2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,939 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    252 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    122 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    55 marked dangerous
  9. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics2.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,939 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).