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MOT reliability

Mazda Cx-9

34 vehicles · 111 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Mazda Cx-9 vehicles and 111 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Cx-9 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,318 miles.

34
Vehicles
111
MOT tests
9,924
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Cx-9 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Cx-9 MOT tests:

  • Other57%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
  • Lamps & electrical13%
  • Steering8%
  • Brakes6%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Visibility1%
  • Body & structure1%

Mazda Cx-9 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
2683%
3989%
41867%
51090%
61675%
71464%
81060%
9967%
10956%
11250%
12450%
151100%
161100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34)

Most common Mazda Cx-9 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Cx-9 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
  3. Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
  7. windscreen tinted (4 times)
  8. Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4) (3 times)
  11. Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  12. Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted (3 times)
  13. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  14. Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)

Mazda Cx-9 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2022 1 2 100% 54,033
2021 3 8 75% 63,853
2020 2 5 80% 24,457
2019 2 4 75% 48,002
2016 2 7 86% 70,099
2014 1 2 50% 123,786
2013 1 4 50% 65,448
2012 4 11 73% 45,126
2011 4 17 71% 99,250
2010 4 17 71% 129,755
2009 4 9 67% 89,759
2008 3 17 59% 99,097
2007 1 6 83% 122,539

Mazda Cx-9 reliability FAQ

Across 34 Mazda Cx-9 vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Cx-9 MOT issues are: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mazda Cx-9 in our data has covered around 82,318 miles.

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