Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.5% pass rate
from 7,175 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Springs
      • 2.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (23 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.99% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.098% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.070% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (29 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (39% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Brake discs (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.070% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.028% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.39% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Servos
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Additional braking device
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.61% fail on Washers (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.070% fail on View to rear
      • 0.070% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (63% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (55% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Flashing type (55% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.056% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.056% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.028% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
  • 0.81% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (80% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Catalyst emissions (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Seats
      • 0.028% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.028% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
      • 0.014% fail on System
    • 0.028% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.014% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.11% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
    • 0.014% fail on Airbags
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.014% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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