2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,079 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,079 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.2%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    194 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    188 marked dangerous
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension19.0%
  2. Steering11.2%
  3. Brakes8.0%
  4. Lights & electrics6.1%
  5. Tyres5.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2013 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,079 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Mazda CX-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).