2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,694 MOT tests in 2024. 72.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time72.8%
Failed or needed repairs27.2%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,694 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    244 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    190 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.3%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension13.1%
  2. Steering7.7%
  3. Brakes6.8%
  4. Lights & electrics5.0%
  5. Tyres4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2014 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 72.8% of 2014 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,694 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Mazda CX-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).