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Mazda 5 Sport D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mazda 5 Sport D reliable? We analysed 455 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 455 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
70.8%
Typical Mileage
120,832mi
Annual Mileage
7,778mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mazda 5 Sport D is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 5 Sport D.

Mazda 5 Sport D Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mazda 5 Sport D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mazda 5 Sport D Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mazda 5 Sport D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,985 mi/yr
Typical
7,778 mi/yr
Average
8,551 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,080 mi/yr

Mazda 5 Sport D Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 5 Sport D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
120,832 mi
75th Percentile
143,035 mi
95th Percentile
182,710 mi
Max Recorded
1,464,569 mi

How Does the Mazda 5 Sport D Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mazda 5 Sport D THIS CAR 70.8% 455 120,832 mi — yrs
Mazda MX-5 76.5% 2,502,760 63,190 mi 36 yrs
Mazda 3 77.5% 2,040,939 61,041 mi 22 yrs
Mazda 6 75.4% 1,904,140 77,387 mi 24 yrs
Peugeot Partner Asphalt Premium + Bhdi 76.5% 183 49,088 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 5 Sport D trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mazda 5 Sport D?

The Mazda 5 Sport D has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.8% across 455 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mazda 5 Sport D owner drives around 7,778 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mazda 5 Sport D — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda 5 Sport D reliable?
Based on 455 MOT tests, the Mazda 5 Sport D has a 70.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mazda 5 Sport D?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mazda 5 Sport D do per year?
The typical Mazda 5 Sport D does around 7,778 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mazda 5 Sport D last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mazda 5 Sport D?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.