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Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev
97%
MOT pass rate · 1,301 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev (97%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev Mazda Mx-5
MOT pass rate 97% ✓ 77%
MOT failure rate 3% ✓ 23%
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 1% ✓
Average mileage 24,935 mi 90,085 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,301 162,634

Most common faults

Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev

  1. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Inner brake pad getting low
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Mazda Mx-5

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev (97%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda Cx-5 takumi mhev report Full Mazda Mx-5 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.