Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition
From 538 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 14 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | 2 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 59.5% of CX-5 Kuro Edition failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £86.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Kuro Editions tested had between 17,774 and 32,711 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 25,243 median miles, the CX-5 Kuro Edition has 0.049 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 Kuro Edition MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition has a 87.7% MOT pass rate based on 538 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition is 25,243 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,774 and 32,711 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Kuro Edition?
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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