Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D car check
Is the Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D reliable? We analysed 145 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D 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 D.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D 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 D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 132 | 91.7% | 21,608 | 30,296 | 39,208 |
Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D 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 D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.7% MOT pass rate from 132 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 132 tests.
How Does the Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D 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 D THIS CAR | 90.3% | 145 | 30,858 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 |
| Jaguar Xf S D MHEV Auto | 89% | 336 | 27,086 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 D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition DShould you buy a used Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D?
The Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition D has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.3% across 145 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 tyre has ply or cords exposed. 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 D 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.