MOT reliability
Mazda 5 sport
123 vehicles · 323 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 123 Mazda 5 sport vehicles and 323 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 5 sport has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,079 miles.
123
Vehicles
323
MOT tests
7,794
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 5 sport problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 5 sport MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Brakes24%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
Mazda 5 sport pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (60), Other (58), Diesel (3), Gas Bi-Fuel (2)
Most common Mazda 5 sport MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 5 sport MOT tests:
- exhaust heatshield loose (2 times)
- general surface corrosion under vehicle (2 times)
- MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON THE INSIDE - 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- exhaust heat shield required above cat (1 times)
Mazda 5 sport pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 150,901 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,012 |
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 147,845 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 136,112 |
Mazda 5 sport reliability FAQ
Across 123 Mazda 5 sport vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 5 sport MOT issues are:
exhaust heatshield loose; general surface corrosion under vehicle; MIDDLE HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE.
The typical Mazda 5 sport in our data has covered around
122,079 miles.
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