Mazda Cx-5 se-l d
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 79 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
79
Best Year
2021 (96%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mazda Cx-5 se-l d
The Mazda Cx-5 se-l d has been tested 79 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 96% pass rate from 47 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 88%. The 8 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 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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mazda Cx-5 se-l d by Year
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