2017 Mazda CX-5 · 24,644 MOT tests
2017 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2017 Mazda CX-5s fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 CX-5 years (24,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 15.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 50,821
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 24,644
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mazda CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4%
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Suspension2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.32%
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 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.16%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.7%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.69%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.36%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.66%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.24%)
Other years
Every Mazda CX-5 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2017 Mazda CX-5s fail 15.1% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 CX-5 years (24,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.52% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mazda CX-5 shows 50,821 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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