Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black reliable? We analysed 323 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 Sport Black 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 Sport Black.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Sport Black models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-5 Sport Black owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 290 | 89.0% | 19,222 | 24,598 | 32,938 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Last?
Based on 202 Mazda CX-5 Sport Black vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 Sport Black 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 Sport Black
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.0% MOT pass rate from 290 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Black is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.0% across 290 tests.
How Does the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black 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 Sport Black THIS CAR | 88.9% | 323 | 24,642 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 |
| Vauxhall Corsa Sxi Cdti | 70.9% | 519 | 111,237 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-5 Sport Black has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 323 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has ply or cords exposed with 4 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Sport Black 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 Sport Black owner drives around 6,419 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.