Mazda CX-5 Sport D
From 670 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 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 | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.3% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.9% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Sport Ds tested had between 21,974 and 41,068 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 31,058 median miles, the CX-5 Sport D has 0.025 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 D MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Sport D has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 670 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Sport D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Sport D is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 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 D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Sport D is 31,058 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,974 and 41,068 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Sport D?
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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