2014 Mazda CX-5 · 23,592 MOT tests
2014 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2014 Mazda CX-5s fail 24% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 CX-5 years (23,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 24%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 80,438
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,592
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.1% of tests fail here (170% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Steering5.1%
- Brakes4.8%
- Tyres4.3%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.42%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.42%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.39%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.66%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.39%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.31%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.72%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.21%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.37%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2014 Mazda CX-5s fail 24% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 CX-5 years (23,592 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.42% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda CX-5 shows 80,438 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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