2016 Mazda CX-5 · 24,226 MOT tests
2016 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2016 Mazda CX-5s fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 CX-5 years (24,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 61,506
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,226
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.7% of tests fail here (15% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mazda CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.7%
- Brakes5.1%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Steering0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.94%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.71%
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.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.6%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.55%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.64%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2016 Mazda CX-5s fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 10 CX-5 years (24,226 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.94% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.71% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mazda CX-5 shows 61,506 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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