2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,951 MOT tests in 2024. 76.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.4%
Failed or needed repairs23.6%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,951 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    237 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    217 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.0%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension10.4%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Tyres4.2%
  5. Steering4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.3%

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 thick12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2015 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 76.4% of 2015 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,951 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mazda CX-5?

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

Is the 2015 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).