MOT reliability
Mazda Cx5
15 vehicles · 149 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Mazda Cx5 vehicles and 149 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Cx5 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 87,480 miles.
15
Vehicles
149
MOT tests
7,077
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Cx5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Cx5 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other25%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Steering9%
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Visibility6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
Mazda Cx5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 11 | 100% |
| 4 | 14 | 100% |
| 5 | 12 | 92% |
| 6 | 14 | 79% |
| 7 | 14 | 79% |
| 8 | 11 | 91% |
| 9 | 10 | 90% |
| 10 | 10 | 80% |
| 11 | 11 | 91% |
| 12 | 16 | 62% |
| 13 | 9 | 78% |
| 14 | 7 | 71% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (7), Other (1)
Most common Mazda Cx5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Cx5 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- under vehicle covers fitted (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
Mazda Cx5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 75,455 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 19,593 |
| 2013 | 3 | 27 | 81% | 90,420 |
| 2012 | 9 | 108 | 85% | 95,380 |
Mazda Cx5 reliability FAQ
Across 15 Mazda Cx5 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Cx5 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)).
The typical Mazda Cx5 in our data has covered around
87,480 miles.
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