Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.1% pass rate
from 5,597 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Suspension
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Anti-roll bar (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring (51% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.089% fail on Suspension rods (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.071% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.018% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads (35% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.036% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
    • 0.95% fail on Brake performance (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.089% fail on Parking brake performance (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Rbt (73% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.054% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.018% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.089% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
      • 0.018% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.036% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.018% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.018% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.018% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.018% fail on Lever
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.054% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.054% fail on Steering play
      • 0.054% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.018% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (28% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.018% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.054% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Trailer electrical socket (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
    • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.036% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (85% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.25% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Catalyst emissions (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.43% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.089% fail on Other body component
      • 0.036% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
    • 0.089% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.071% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.018% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Towbar
      • 0.018% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
    • 0.018% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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