2013 Mazda 5 · 2,203 MOT tests
2013 Mazda 5 reliability
2013 Mazda 5s fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 5 years (2,203 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- 37.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 82,371
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,203
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.9% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 15% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.9%
- Lights and electrics10.5%
- Tyres10%
- Brakes6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.44%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Position lamp not working 4.49%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.72%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.54%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.98%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.76%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (10.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.04%)
Is a 2013 Mazda 5 reliable?
2013 Mazda 5s fail 37.2% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 5 years (2,203 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 5 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.44% of tests), position lamp not working (4.49% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.72% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mazda 5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Mazda 5 shows 82,371 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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