Mazda CX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

88.0% pass rate

from 7,296 tests in 2021

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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-5 is unusually good or bad.

3.8% fail on Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.79% fail on Washers
- 0.055% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.055% fail on Windscreen
- 0.014% fail on Bonnet
2.9% fail on Brakes (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Brake pads (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on Brake discs (60% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt
      - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.096% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.055% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.041% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.041% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.027% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.014% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.014% fail on Electronic parking brake
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
2.7% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on Tread depth (35% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Size/type
2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.25% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.18% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.027% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.096% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.041% fail on Trailer electrical socket (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.014% fail on Horn
- 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.055% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (18 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.014% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.014% fail on Headlamp
- 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
0.64% fail on Suspension
- 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Linkage (26 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.11% fail on Springs (68% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Coil springs (68% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.041% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.014% fail on Wheel bearings
0.34% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.25% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.069% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Spark ignition (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.027% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.014% fail on Undertray
- 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.16% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.16% fail on Condition
- 0.027% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.16% fail on Registration plates
0.069% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.055% fail on Attachment
- 0.014% fail on Condition
0.055% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.027% fail on Seats
  - 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.014% fail on Body
  - 0.014% fail on Other body component
- 0.014% fail on Undertray
0.014% fail on Steering
- 0.014% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.014% fail on Track rod end

Read the Honest John Review

Mazda CX-5 (2017 on)
Classy and versatile interior. Generous equipment levels. Top-spec GT Sport feels particularly plush. Handling strikes a good balance between sportiness and comfort.