2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,128 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    250 marked dangerous
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    181 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    45 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes5.5%
  2. Tyres4.3%
  3. Suspension3.9%
  4. Lights & electrics2.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2017 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,128 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).