Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.3% pass rate
from 1,606 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.3% fail on Suspension (22% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (87% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.50% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.062% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.062% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
  • 5.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.25% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.062% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.062% fail on Reservoirs
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Headlamps (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
    • 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) (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.062% fail on Switch
    • 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.062% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.062% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.62% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.062% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.062% fail on Undertray
  • 0.68% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Joints
      • 0.062% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.062% fail on Prop shaft
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.062% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.062% fail on Condition
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