Mazda CX-5 Se-L
From 1,058 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 45% of failures are serious: 45% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £91.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 88.3% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 85.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Se-Ls tested had between 20,405 and 34,375 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,562 median miles, the CX-5 Se-L has 0.046 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 Se-L MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Se-L has a 87.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,058 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Se-L?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Se-L is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Se-L at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Se-L is 26,562 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,405 and 34,375 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Se-L?
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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