BMW 3 Series vs Mazda MAZDA2
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW 3 Series | Mazda MAZDA2 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 2213 of 14506 (15.3%) | 73 | 1997 of 9330 (21.4%) | 103 | -6.14 |
| 6-8 years | 2711 of 13221 (20.5%) | 72 | 3917 of 15025 (26.1%) | 91 | -5.56 |
| 9-11 years | 5422 of 22316 (24.3%) | 72 | 4633 of 14248 (32.5%) | 97 | -8.22 |
| 12-14 years | 5755 of 18953 (30.4%) | 71 | 8540 of 18602 (45.9%) | 107 | -15.55 |
| 15-19 years | 12885 of 32817 (39.3%) | 79 | 12280 of 24165 (50.8%) | 103 | -11.56 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW 3 Series
Official item from NHTSA: power train / automatic transmission / control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Campaign number: 23V821000.
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Official item from NHTSA: engine
19 of the 52 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Official item from NHTSA: electrical system
19 of the 52 of all NHTSA complaints for this model year.
Mazda MAZDA2
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW 3 Series and Mazda MAZDA2, per age band?
BMW 3 Series vs Mazda MAZDA2: 3-5 years: 73 versus 103. 6-8 years: 72 versus 91. 9-11 years: 72 versus 97. 12-14 years: 71 versus 107. 15-19 years: 79 versus 103. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW 3 Series or Mazda MAZDA2?
BMW 3 Series: 3. Mazda MAZDA2: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.