Comparison · family SUVs

Peugeot 3008 vs Mazda CX-5: which is more reliable?

The Mazda CX-5 does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 92 for the Peugeot 3008, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 204,881 real MOT tests in 2024.

Peugeot 3008

92Below average
MOT tests139,601

Mazda CX-5

103Above average
MOT tests65,280

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testPeugeot 3008Mazda CX-5
3–5 years
100About average
102About average
6–9 years
94Below average
104Above average
10–14 years
83Well below average
102Above average
15+ years
74Well below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearPeugeot 3008Mazda CX-5
202188.3%89.2%
202088.2%88.2%
201984.1%86.7%
201880.3%85.9%
201776.0%84.5%
201666.6%79.3%
201566.6%76.4%
201461.0%72.8%
201352.9%66.3%
201254.5%67.2%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaPeugeot 3008Mazda CX-5
Lights & electrics15.33.6
Suspension10.46.0
Brakes9.15.2
Tyres7.64.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.13.3
Steering2.52.6
Body & chassis4.30.2
Emissions & leaks2.11.9

Peugeot 3008: top failures

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.6%

Mazda CX-5: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Peugeot 3008 or the Mazda CX-5?

The Mazda CX-5 does better at the MOT, with a score of 103 against 92 for the Peugeot 3008, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Peugeot 3008 and Mazda CX-5 can be compared?

Both were tested for 10 registration years (2012–2021). The Peugeot 3008 had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Mazda CX-5 in 10.

What fails most on each?

Peugeot 3008: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken. Mazda CX-5: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively.