Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto
From 375 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 cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, 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 tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 93.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-5 Sport D Autos tested had between 24,251 and 44,229 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,439 median miles, the CX-5 Sport D Auto has 0.021 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 375 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto is 30,439 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,251 and 44,229 miles.
Buying a used CX-5 Sport D 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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