Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition car check
Is the Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition reliable? We analysed 1,910 real MOT tests across 1,569 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition 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 Edition.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition 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 Edition MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 473 | 89.6% | 19,531 | 27,731 | 37,591 |
| 2022 | 1,408 | 91.2% | 20,094 | 27,664 | 37,198 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Last?
Based on 1,569 Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition 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 Edition
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.2% MOT pass rate from 1,408 tests
89.6% MOT pass rate from 473 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 1,408 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — 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 Sport Edition 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 Edition THIS CAR | 90.9% | 1,910 | 27,819 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 |
| Suzuki Gsxs 125 X AL8 | 83.3% | 1,428 | 9,204 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 Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.9% across 1,910 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 Sport Edition 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 Edition owner drives around 7,184 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.