2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,564 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    146 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    60 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  3. Brakes3.0%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.3%

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: 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 2020 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2020 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,564 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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 2020 Mazda CX-5 reliable at MOT time?

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