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Mazda CX-5 MOT reliability
Mazda CX-5s passed their MOT first time 80% of the time across 72,753 tests in 2025. 90,572 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
80%
MOTs analysed
72,753
Still licensed (GB)
90,572
Body type
Suv
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2022
2022 petrol
6,316 MOTs
Passed first time 90%. Typical mileage 24,070 (most between 17,566 and 32,348).
2022: 100% → 2023: 83% → 2024: 93% → 2025: 90%
Most common failures
- Headlamp aim: too high (2.9%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (2.0%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.9%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (0.9%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (0.4%)
2022 diesel
931 MOTs
Passed first time 90%. Typical mileage 28,151 (most between 21,118 and 37,742).
2024: 91% → 2025: 90%
Most common failures
- Headlamp aim: too high (2.6%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (1.6%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.4%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (1.1%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (0.6%)
2022 hybrid
1 MOT
Passed first time 100%. Typical mileage 16,568 (most between 16,568 and 16,568).
Most common failures
Where 2022 CX-5s fail
Lights & electrics
3.3%
Wheels & tyres
3.2%
Brakes
2.2%
Visibility & wipers
1.4%
Suspension & axles
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.1%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.1%
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