Mazda CX-5 Sport
From 3,593 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 71 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 | 71 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 69 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 47 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 19 |
| wiper blade defective | 12 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 8 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 6 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 57.9% of CX-5 Sport 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 £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.2% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 88.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Sports tested had between 16,668 and 32,301 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,278 median miles, the CX-5 Sport 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 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Sport has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 3,593 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 71 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Sport is 22,278 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,668 and 32,301 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Sport?
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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