Mazda CX-5 Se-L Auto
From 391 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1 |
| a front or rear fog lamp not securely attached | 1 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | 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-L Autos tested had between 17,249 and 27,623 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,648 median miles, the CX-5 Se-L Auto has 0.03 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Se-L Auto has a 93.4% MOT pass rate based on 391 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Se-L Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Se-L Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 6 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 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Se-L Auto is 21,648 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 17,249 and 27,623 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Se-L 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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