MAZDA 5 MOT Pass Rate
59.1% of 3,755 MAZDA 5 MOT tests pass.
The 5 passes 59.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MAZDA models (76.3%).
The MAZDA 5 passes 59.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 68.7% at 6–10 years to 55.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 68.7% | 243 | 80,369 miles |
| 10–15 years | 61.4% | 1,675 | 101,978 miles |
| 15+ years | 55.6% | 1,837 | 113,054 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 5
The most common reason the MAZDA 5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 75.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 75.5% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.1% | not working |
| Tyres | 26.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Brakes | 26.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.1% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 12.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 2.0% | fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 72.6% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 73.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 77.3% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 74.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 83.2% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 87.5% pass rate