Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto reliable? We analysed 1,915 real MOT tests across 885 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85 | 91.8% | 15,322 | 22,266 | 28,898 |
| 2022 | 668 | 91.9% | 17,447 | 24,162 | 33,343 |
| 2021 | 647 | 90.1% | 19,636 | 27,116 | 36,740 |
| 2020 | 463 | 90.3% | 17,094 | 26,208 | 36,674 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Last?
Based on 885 Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 668 tests
90.1% MOT pass rate from 647 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 668 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto THIS CAR | 90.8% | 1,915 | 25,757 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 |
| Lexus RX300 SE Auto | 79.5% | 3,652 | 88,147 mi | 26 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 1,915 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto owner drives around 6,655 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.