Mazda CX-5 SE-L D

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 79 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

Model Years

2020 to 2021

Years Covered

About the Mazda CX-5 SE-L D

The Mazda CX-5 SE-L D was MOT tested 79 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 35,767 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 30,076 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the CX-5 SE-L D performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2191cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/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 SE-L D?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average+11% (81% avg)

Mazda CX-5 SE-L D by Year

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Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	96%	47	30,076 mi
2020	88%	32	35,767 mi

Questions about the Mazda CX-5 SE-L D

Is the Mazda CX-5 SE-L D reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2020 to 2021), the Mazda CX-5 SE-L D averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 79 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.