12 models · 1,680,608 MOT tests
Mazda reliability
Mazda cars fail 28.2% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), about average for its age and mileage. The most reliable Mazda on MOT results is the Mazda CX-30; the least is the Mazda 5.
Ranked
Every Mazda model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda CX-302019–2021 cars | Small SUV | 12,650 | 8.8% | Better than average |
| 2 | Mazda CX-32015–2021 cars | Small SUV | 80,469 | 13.2% | Better than average |
| 3 | Mazda MX-51996–2021 cars | Sports car and convertible | 312,377 | 25.3% | Better than average |
| 4 | Mazda CX-52012–2021 cars | Family SUV | 195,296 | 18% | Better than average |
| 5 | Mazda RX-82003–2012 cars | Sports car and convertible | 11,459 | 31.9% | About average |
| 6 | Mazda 61997–2021 cars | Large family car | 220,526 | 30% | About average |
| 7 | Mazda B Series1996–2019 cars | Pickup | 5,821 | 42% | About average |
| 8 | Mazda CX-72003–2013 cars | Family SUV | 5,224 | 41.1% | About average |
| 9 | Mazda 32003–2021 cars | Family hatchback | 358,442 | 31.9% | About average |
| 10 | Mazda 21999–2021 cars | Small car | 408,561 | 30.8% | Below average |
| 11 | Mazda Bongo1996–2021 cars | MPV and people carrier | 31,164 | 45.3% | Below average |
| 12 | Mazda 51997–2018 cars | MPV and people carrier | 38,619 | 48.2% | Below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Mazda reliability questions
Are Mazda cars reliable?
Mazda cars fail 28.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, across 1,680,608 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Mazda?
On MOT results, the Mazda CX-30: it fails 8.8% of first tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Mazda should I avoid?
The Mazda 5 has the weakest MOT record of the Mazda range (22% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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