2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,018 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,018 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    286 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    144 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.0%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Tyres4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Steering1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.2%
  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 structure7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

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 2016 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2016 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,018 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mazda CX-5?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 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).