Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 335 vehicles, the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.5%, 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 2022 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 (2022)

335 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport

CarHunch analysed 335 real MOT records for the 2022 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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Moderate sample. 335 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 GT Sport is a genuinely reliable performer: 94% of examples passed their MOT first time, well clear of the UK average of 80%, and only 2.4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect. This is a low-risk proposition for buyers concerned about major structural or safety issues.

With a median mileage of just over 23,000 miles for a two-year-old model, these cars are running light, and the data backs that up—averaging only 0.1 failures per vehicle and 0.7 advisories suggests owners aren't hitting expensive problems yet. When you're looking at one, check the service history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the minor wear items (brakes, wipers, filters) rather than systemic weaknesses, since this generation simply hasn't thrown up common patterns.

The 2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.1

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 16k–29k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 335 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 335 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.4% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 795 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 32.1%

255

Red 29.1%

231

Blue 23.4%

186

Black 8.1%

White 5.9%

Silver 0.8%

Bronze 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

23,005

typical

15,666

low mileage

28,522

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sport vehicles fall between 15,666 and 28,522 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,666 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.

✓ 15,666–28,522 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 GT Sports sit.

⚠ Over 38,504 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.1

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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