Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles, the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport (2020)

107 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport

CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 GT Sport is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate compared to 80% nationally, and only 5.6% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—well below the threshold for real concern. These cars are barely run in at nearly 4 years old, with a median of just 27,755 miles, so you're looking at unusually light use for the age.

When failures do occur, they're minor: the average vehicle racks up only 0.27 failures but 2.3 advisories, suggesting wear items and niggles rather than structural problems. If you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to flag those advisory items early, but the core mechanicals have proven solid in this cohort.

We have limited data for the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.27

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

28k

Middle half: 22k–37k

For context

These stats describe 107 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 107 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	106	93.4%	0.27

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

27,755

typical

21,814

low mileage

36,920

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport vehicles fall between 21,814 and 36,920 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 21,814 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 21,814–36,920 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sports sit.

⚠ Over 49,842 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sports are still on the road.

Strong survival — 106 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.27

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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