Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto reliable? We analysed 148 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 Newground 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 Newground Auto.
Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 51 | 92.2% | 17,170 | 26,913 | 32,766 |
| 2022 | 92 | 91.3% | 17,506 | 23,757 | 33,841 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto Last?
Based on 116 Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 Newground 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 Newground Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.2% MOT pass rate from 51 tests
91.3% MOT pass rate from 92 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.2% across 51 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — 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 Newground 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 Newground Auto THIS CAR | 91.9% | 148 | 24,796 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 |
| MG Zr+ Td | 73% | 456 | 64,514 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-5 Newground Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 148 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 Newground Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.