Second Hand Mazda CX-3 Wheel Trims

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) were fitted to entry-level CX-3 variants in the UK, typically on steel wheels that came with base trim grades such as SE and SE-L Nav. Higher trim grades like Sport Nav and GT Sport were supplied with alloy wheels as standard, so those variants never had wheel trims from the factory. If your CX-3 has alloys, you are looking for alloy wheels rather than wheel trims.

The Mazda CX-3 was produced in a single generation from 2015 onwards, with a facelift arriving in 2018 that brought styling and equipment changes but no fundamental change to the steel wheel size used on base models. Because the wheel trim fitment depends on the diameter and seat profile of the steel wheel rather than the facelift year, trims from a pre-facelift (2015–2017) car may well interchange with a post-facelift (2018 onwards) car, but you should confirm the exact wheel diameter matches and check this with the breaker against your registration before buying.

For wheel trims specifically, engine size does not affect fitment because the trims simply clip onto the steel wheels, and the steel wheel specification on base-trim CX-3s did not vary between the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engines. What matters is the diameter of the steel wheel fitted to your car, which you can check on the tyre sidewall or the wheel itself. Confirm the diameter with your breaker to be sure.

Trim level does not affect the physical fitment of wheel trims on the CX-3, as both SE and SE-L Nav used the same steel wheels of the same diameter. The trims themselves may look slightly different cosmetically between model years or specifications, so the used set you receive might not be an exact colour or design match, but they should fit the wheel correctly. If appearance matters, ask the breaker to describe or photograph the trims before purchasing.

Base-specification Mazda CX-3 models in the UK were fitted with 16-inch steel wheels, so you would need 16-inch wheel trims. You can verify this by checking the number on your tyre sidewall — for example a tyre marked 215/60 R16 confirms a 16-inch rim. Always cross-reference this with the breaker against your registration to make sure you are getting the correct size.

Used wheel trims are often sold individually by breakers, so replacing a single cracked or missing trim is usually straightforward. Because they are a clip-on cosmetic part, there is no mechanical reason you need a full set from the same donor vehicle, as long as the diameter matches your steel wheels. Ask the breaker whether the trim is from a pre-facelift (2015–2017) or post-facelift (2018 onwards) car if you want the closest cosmetic match to your existing trims.