Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto
From 257 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, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 98.5% | a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Autos tested had between 22,151 and 42,096 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,574 median miles, the CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto has 0.018 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 D 4X4 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto has a 94.9% MOT pass rate based on 257 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution..
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 Auto is 27,574 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,151 and 42,096 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Gt Sport D 4X4 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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