Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto reliable? We analysed 1,149 real MOT tests across 550 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 Se-l 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 Se-l Auto.
Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-5 Se-l 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 Se-l Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 400 | 89.5% | 19,063 | 27,196 | 38,186 |
| 2021 | 439 | 90.2% | 19,682 | 26,989 | 37,010 |
| 2020 | 216 | 88.9% | 18,155 | 25,801 | 34,049 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Last?
Based on 550 Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 Se-l 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 Se-l Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.2% MOT pass rate from 439 tests
88.9% MOT pass rate from 216 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 439 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 Se-l 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 Se-l Auto THIS CAR | 89.1% | 1,149 | 26,890 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 |
| Land Rover Defender X-dynamic S D MHEV A | 90.9% | 2,135 | 33,706 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-5 Se-l Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.1% across 1,149 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 Se-l 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 Se-l Auto owner drives around 6,588 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.