MOT reliability
Mazda Mazda 5
8 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mazda Mazda 5 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda 5 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 126,718 miles.
8
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
9,173
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mazda 5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda 5 MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering9%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Mazda 5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 6 | 50% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 10 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Other (2), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Mazda 5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda 5 MOT tests:
- under trays (4 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- dig in offside front tyre outer wall (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- two rear child seat (2 times)
- two rear child seats ////// under trays (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mazda Mazda 5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 129,700 |
| 2007 | 1 | 15 | 60% | 94,813 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 60% | 101,149 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 138,680 |
Mazda Mazda 5 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mazda Mazda 5 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda 5 MOT issues are:
under trays; Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2); Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)).
The typical Mazda Mazda 5 in our data has covered around
126,718 miles.
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