2015 Mazda 5 · 2,038 MOT tests
2015 Mazda 5 reliability
2015 Mazda 5s fail 31.3% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 5 years (2,038 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- 31.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 5s: 48.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 64,818
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,038
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 11% of tests fail here (73% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mazda 5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres11.1%
- Suspension11%
- Lights and electrics7.7%
- Brakes5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.29%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.29%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.04%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.7%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.09%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.48%)
Is a 2015 Mazda 5 reliable?
2015 Mazda 5s fail 31.3% of first MOT tests, 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 5 years (2,038 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mazda 5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.53% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.29% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mazda 5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Mazda 5 shows 64,818 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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