Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto
From 2,369 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 53 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 | 53 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 35 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| wiper blade defective | 5 |
| a front or rear fog lamp likely to become detached | 5 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Sport Autos tested had between 19,336 and 31,551 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,990 median miles, the CX-5 Sport Auto has 0.042 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 2,369 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 53 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 Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto is 23,990 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 19,336 and 31,551 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Sport 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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