Mazda CX-5 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Mazda CX-5 is a family suv. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 119 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 155 of 442, and 18.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is brake pads (2.7% of tests).
Ranked 155 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 17 of 31 family SUVs
In 2024, 64,463 Mazda CX-5s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 18.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Mazda CX-5 is 16% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 11.4% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
18.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
11.4%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,000
Typical age at test: 6 years
Mazda CX-5 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Mazda CX-5 MOT faults
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2% of tests
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5% of tests
What the Mazda CX-5 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.3% | About average |
| Brakes | 4.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 4.1% | ▼ 36% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 3.3% | ▼ 53% less often |
| Visibility | 3.2% | ▼ 15% less often |
| Steering | 2.5% | ▲ 2.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.6% | ▼ 16% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | ▼ 44% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.2% | ▼ 86% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 52% less often |
What MPG does the Mazda CX-5 do?
Official economy for the Mazda CX-5 ranges from 35.3 to 61.4mpg across the 286 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2025). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg and a typical diesel 46.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Mazda CX-5?
Any Mazda CX-5 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Mazda CX-5 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
Work out tax for a specific carMazda CX-5 specs and running costs
Official figures for 286 versions sold in the UK between 2013 and 2025.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
35.3–61.4 mpg
CO2
119–186 g/km
Power
110–194 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.2D 184ps 2WD Exclusive-Line / Black Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6MT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | 35% |
| CX-5 2.2D 184ps 2WD Exclusive-Line Auto / Black Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 160g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.2D 184ps AWD Takumi Auto / Brown Nappa Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2.2D 184ps 2WD Exclusive-Line / Black Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6MT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 50.4 mpg | 147g | £200 | 35% |
| CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2.2D 184ps 2WD Exclusive-Line Auto / Black Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 46.3 mpg | 160g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2.2D 184ps AWD Takumi Auto / Brown Nappa Leather (09/24)184 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Diesel | 42.8 mpg | 173g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Exclusive-Line Auto / Black Leather (09/24)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 155g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Exclusive-Line Auto / Black Leather / Drv Assist (09/24)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 155g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Homura Auto / Black Leather (09/24)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 155g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Takumi Auto / Brown Nappa Leather (09/24)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 155g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Newground / Black Leatherette (12/22)165 PS · 6MT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Homura / Black Leather (09/24)165 PS · 6MT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Takumi / Brown Nappa Leather (09/24)165 PS · 6MT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 146g | £200 | 35% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Exclusive-Line Auto / Black Leather (12/22)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 156g | £200 | 37% |
| CX-5 2.0 165ps 2WD Homura Auto / Black Leather (12/22)165 PS · 6AT · listed 2025 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 156g | £200 | 37% |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 286 versions.
What a Mazda CX-5 costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 46.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Mazda CX-5 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Mazda CX-5 is 16% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 119 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Mazda CX-5?
The most common MOT fault is “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, found in 2.7% of tests. It fails on steering more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Mazda CX-5 do?
Official economy for the Mazda CX-5 ranges from 35.3 to 61.4mpg across the 286 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2013–2025). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg and a typical diesel 46.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Mazda CX-5?
Any Mazda CX-5 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Mazda CX-5 registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.
›How many Mazda CX-5s fail their MOT?
18.9% of Mazda CX-5s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 11.4% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Mazda CX-5 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.