Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.0% pass rate
from 7,136 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (18% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (71% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.74% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.056% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 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 (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic parking brake (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.056% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.028% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Suspension
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.67% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.098% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (38 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.028% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.014% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Headlamps (90% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.070% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.69% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.69% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions (84% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.098% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.098% fail on Attachment
  • 0.070% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Doors
      • 0.028% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.014% fail on Towbar
      • 0.014% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.014% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
  • 0.070% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.042% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.014% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.028% fail on Steering (90% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2016 cars)
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