MAZDA CX-5 MOT pass rate
85.9% of 99,326 MAZDA CX-5 MOT tests pass.
The CX-5 passes its MOT 85.9% of the time — well above the average across all MAZDA models, which sits at 77.9%.
The MAZDA CX-5 passes its MOT 85.9% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA CX-5 tested at 0–3 years pass 95.2% of the time, compared with just 73.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.2% | 6,105 | 24,736 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.3% | 36,556 | 39,066 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.1% | 42,493 | 71,016 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.1% | 14,172 | 94,740 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA CX-5
The most common reason the MAZDA CX-5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 29.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 29.8% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 26.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 23.2% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 19.4% | Not working |
| Visibility | 16.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 12.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.9% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | 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 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-30 — 94.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA CX-5?
- 85.9% of MAZDA CX-5 MOT tests pass, based on 99,326 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA CX-5?
- The most common reason the MAZDA CX-5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 29.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the MAZDA CX-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.