Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto
From 678 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 wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| actuator leaking and braking performance not affected | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.1% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 86.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Gt Sport Autos tested had between 17,594 and 32,711 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,368 median miles, the CX-5 Gt Sport Auto has 0.037 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto has a 90.9% MOT pass rate based on 678 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport Auto is 24,368 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,594 and 32,711 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Gt Sport Auto?
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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