Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.9% pass rate
from 7,277 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joints (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (32 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.26% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.055% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on View to rear
      • 0.027% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (43% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.66% fail on Brake performance (39% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.041% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.055% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (45% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Position lamp (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on All position lamps (31 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket (18 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Horn
    • 0.19% fail on Direction indicators (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Flashing type (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.041% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (78% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Headlamps (92% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.041% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Spark ignition (68% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Steering (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (55% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (52% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure (85% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Drive shafts (92% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.096% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.082% fail on Condition
    • 0.014% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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