Mazda 5 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 15,102 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 15,102 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 48% of Mazda 5 cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and emissions & leaks.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the 5 tends to fail
Share of Mazda 5 cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, emissions & leaks, body & structure. Holds up better than average on steering.
Common questions
Is the Mazda 5 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda 5 is more demanding than average for its age: 48% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give suspension, emissions & leaks and body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda 5?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda 5 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 62%; and 13 years and older, 48%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda 5 MOT?
For Mazda 5 cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (18.7% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), emissions & leaks (8.7% of tests vs 3.8% fleet), body & structure (8.6% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).