Mazda CX-60 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 2 model years and 1,100 tests, the Mazda CX-60 passes its MOT 94.1% of the time. That is 2.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.0%. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.4%) and lighting & signalling (2.3%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 31 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the CX-60 fails 6.0% of the time in the 0-30k band and 2.8% at 60-90k, a spread of only 3.2 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every CX-60 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 992 | 94.2% | 5.9% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 108 | 93.5% | 6.5% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.4% | 48 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 25 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.8% | 9 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
| 7 | Brakes | 0.1% | 1 |
| 8 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Washers | 5 |
| 3 | Wipers | 5 |
| 4 | Registration plates | 3 |
| 5 | Headlamp cleaning device | 2 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 2 |
| 7 | Side repeaters | 2 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
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 | 24.9% | 274 |
| 2 | Other defects | 4.2% | 46 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.5% | 28 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.0% | 22 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 4 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 3 |
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 | 699 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 357 | 5.9% |
| 60-90k | 36 | 2.8% |
Failure rate by age
What to check before buying a Mazda CX-60
- Tyres (4.4% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda CX-60?
94.1% of the 1,100 Mazda CX-60 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.9% fail rate, across model years 2022–2023.
What does the Mazda CX-60 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.4% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.3%).
How much does mileage affect CX-60 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 2.8% for 60-90k, a 3.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,100 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.