2012 Mazda CX-5 · 5,109 MOT tests
2012 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2012 Mazda CX-5s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 CX-5 years (5,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 30.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 91,199
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,109
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 11% of tests fail here (316% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Mazda CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.9%
- Steering11%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.06%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.76%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.64%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.8%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.85%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.3%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (4.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2012 Mazda CX-5s fail 30.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 CX-5 years (5,109 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.06% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Mazda CX-5 shows 91,199 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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