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Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto reliable? We analysed 258 real MOT tests across 173 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 258 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.5%
Typical Mileage
26,730mi
Annual Mileage
8,452mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition 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 Sport Black Edition Auto.

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Number Plates

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

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.2%
2022

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Registration plate lamp not working 2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped Both front to rear 1

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
6,944 mi/yr
Typical
8,452 mi/yr
Average
9,821 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,916 mi/yr

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto 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 Edition Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 250 89.2% 20,171 26,730 37,320

How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Last?

Based on 173 Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,730 mi
75th Percentile
37,320 mi
95th Percentile
94,388 mi
Max Recorded
184,012 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

89.2% MOT pass rate from 250 tests

The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 250 tests.

How Does the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition 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 Sport Black Edition Auto THIS CAR 89.5% 258 26,730 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
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D 87.8% 501 42,128 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 Edition Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto?

The Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 258 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 registration plate lamp not working with 2 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 Edition 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 Sport Black Edition Auto owner drives around 8,452 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 CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto reliable?
Based on 258 MOT tests, the Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto has a 89.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto?
The most common failure point is registration plate lamp not working.
How many miles does a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto do per year?
The typical Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto does around 8,452 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto is 2022 with a 89.2% pass rate across 250 tests.