2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,576 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,576 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    155 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    35 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Brake pads: worn down to wear indicator0.3%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.4%
  2. Brakes3.3%
  3. Lights & electrics2.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.1%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

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: 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 2021 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2021 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,576 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; 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 2021 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).