Mazda CX-5

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 102,590 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

86%

Total Tests

102,590

Highest Pass Rate

2020 (93%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda CX-5

The Mazda CX-5 was MOT tested 102,590 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2012 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 86%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 5,627 tests. The 2012 model has the lowest at 78%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mazda CX-5s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 9 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 98,955 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,896 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the CX-5 performs 5 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2500cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,413

Per month£201/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mazda CX-5?

vs average of all models+4% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average+5% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mazda CX-5 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	95%	97	24,896 mi
2020	93%	5,627	31,296 mi
2019	91%	17,553	39,746 mi
2018	91%	16,856	49,716 mi
2017	88%	12,167	61,573 mi
2016	85%	12,388	72,205 mi
2015	84%	12,640	81,204 mi
2014	81%	12,443	89,380 mi
2013	78%	10,127	96,130 mi
2012	78%	2,692	98,955 mi

Questions about the Mazda CX-5

Is the Mazda CX-5 reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2012 to 2021), the Mazda CX-5 averages an 86% MOT pass rate, from 102,590 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 4 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.

Which year Mazda CX-5 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Mazda CX-5 has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 78%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.