MAZDA 5 MOT pass rate
59.5% of 15,102 MAZDA 5 MOT tests pass.
The 5 passes 59.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
The MAZDA 5 passes 59.5% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 69.9% at 6–10 years to 55.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 69.9% | 1,411 | 78,964 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.0% | 6,758 | 100,767 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.0% | 6,933 | 113,780 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 5
The most common reason the MAZDA 5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 78.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 78.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 55.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 27.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 25.0% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Tyres | 24.9% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 22.6% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 14.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 3.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA 5?
- 59.5% of MAZDA 5 MOT tests pass, based on 15,102 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA 5?
- The most common reason the MAZDA 5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 78.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the MAZDA 5's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.