2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mazda CX-5 MOT pass rate and common faults

9,920 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,920 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    299 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    184 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    74 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.5%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.5%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.6%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Suspension1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.7%

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 2018 Mazda CX-5?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2018 Mazda CX-5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,920 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 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).