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Mazda Cx-5 se-l

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 1,117 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

1,117

Best Year

2022 (96%)

Years Covered

3

About the Mazda Cx-5 se-l

The Mazda Cx-5 se-l has been tested 1,117 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 48 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. The 7 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 31,785 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 21,718 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Cx-5 se-l performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)
£1,327
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,777
Per month£148/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Mazda Cx-5 se-l?

vs national average+10% (82% avg)
vs Mazda brand average+11% (81% avg)
Best to worst year spread7 percentage points

Mazda Cx-5 se-l by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202296%4821,718 mi
202192%78826,565 mi
202089%28131,785 mi

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