2022 Mazda CX-5 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,898 MOT tests, the 2022 Mazda CX-5 recorded a 94.5% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail 7.7% of the time, so this is 2.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.0%) and tyres (2.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, brake pads and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 342 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 16.1% versus 4.5%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 5.5% of the time against 5.5% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 241 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.9% | 232 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 151 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 110 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 12 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 342 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 149 |
| 3 | Wipers | 98 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 5 | Washers | 29 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 27 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.3% | 1,130 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.3% | 1,050 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.4% | 502 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 241 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 35 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 5,314 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,452 | 7.1% |
| 60-90k | 118 | 16.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,884 | 5.5% |
| Diesel | 1,013 | 5.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 280 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 7,611 | 5.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 CX-5
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.9% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mazda CX-5s pass their MOT?
94.5% of the 7,898 2022 Mazda CX-5 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mazda CX-5?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.9%).
Does the 2022 CX-5 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 16.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,898 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.