Mazda CX-5 MOT Results
Registered in 201582.9% pass rate
from 7,277 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2015 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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4.6% fail on
Suspension
(42% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Springs
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2015 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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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
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0.041% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Axles
- 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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3.1% fail on
Springs
(89% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.041% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.041% fail on Windscreen
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0.027% fail on
View to rear
- 0.027% fail on Mirrors
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3.8% fail on
Brakes
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(31% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.60% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.59% fail on Brake discs
- 0.014% fail on Brake drums
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2.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(43% worse than other 2015 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Brake performance
(39% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
- 0.44% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
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0.069% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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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)
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0.055% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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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
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0.014% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.014% fail on
Rbt
- 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.014% fail on
Rbt
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0.52% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.014% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.014% fail on Operation
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0.014% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.014% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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2.9% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(31% worse than other 2015 cars)
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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
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2.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(41% better than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.027% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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)
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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
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
(54% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
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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)
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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
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0.041% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.041% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.80% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(31% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(30% better than other 2015 cars)
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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
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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
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0.59% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.027% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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0.77% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(30% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.16% fail on Registration plates
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0.16% fail on
Steering
(59% better than other 2015 cars)
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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)
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0.014% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.15% fail on
Steering linkage components
(55% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(85% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Bumpers
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0.027% fail on
Transmission
(93% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Joints (92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Drive shafts
(92% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.027% fail on
Body
- 0.027% fail on Other body component
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0.027% fail on
Doors
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0.027% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.027% fail on Door condition
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0.027% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
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0.014% fail on
Seats
- 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
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0.096% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(75% better than other 2015 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.082% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.082% fail on
Seat belts
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0.014% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
Read the Honest John Review
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Mazda CX-5 (2012 - 2016)
Economical and efficient. Comfortable ride and nimble handling. Well equipped as standard.