Mazda 5
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 11 years from 20,520 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
20,520
Best Year
2015 (78%)
Years Covered
11
How reliable is the Mazda 5?
Mazda 5 by Year
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About the Mazda 5
The Mazda 5 has been tested 20,520 times in 2024 MOT data across 11 model years (2005 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2015 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 1,278 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 17 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MAZDA 5s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 117,905 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 77,986 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the 5 is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
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