2020 Mazda CX-5 · 9,768 MOT tests
2020 Mazda CX-5 reliability
2020 Mazda CX-5s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 CX-5 years (9,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- 10.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-5s: 18%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,814
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,768
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.7% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mazda CX-5
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.81%
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 1.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
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.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.74%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.37%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (6.67%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.14%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.69%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.23%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.69%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mazda CX-5 reliable?
2020 Mazda CX-5s fail 10.9% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 10 CX-5 years (9,768 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mazda CX-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.81% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.37% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mazda CX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mazda CX-5 shows 28,814 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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