2015 Mazda CX-5 · 24,541 MOT tests
2015 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2015 Mazda CX-5s fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 CX-5 years (24,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 20.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 72,042
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,541
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.4% of tests fail here (67% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- 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 CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.8%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.6%
- Steering2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.27%
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 2.39%
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 1.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.48%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 1.36%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.15%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2015 Mazda CX-5s fail 20.9% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 CX-5 years (24,541 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.27% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.39% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mazda CX-5 shows 72,042 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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