Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport
From 519 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.1% of CX-5 Gt Sport failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 37.1% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £108.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 83.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Gt Sports tested had between 15,568 and 34,856 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,825 median miles, the CX-5 Gt Sport has 0.05 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport has a 88.2% MOT pass rate based on 519 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport is 23,825 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,568 and 34,856 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Gt Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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