2013 Mazda CX-5 · 18,314 MOT tests
2013 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2013 Mazda CX-5s fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 CX-5 years (18,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 29.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 88,583
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,314
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 8.9% of tests fail here (279% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% 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 CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13%
- Steering8.9%
- Brakes5.6%
- Tyres4.9%
- Lights and electrics4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.04%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.67%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.62%
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 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.73%
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 (14.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.21%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.94%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.8%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2013 Mazda CX-5s fail 29.8% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 10 CX-5 years (18,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.04% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.67% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.62% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mazda CX-5 shows 88,583 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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