Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto?

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 SE L Auto?

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 SE L Auto?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto?

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 SE L Auto (2022)

279 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto

CarHunch analysed 279 real MOT records for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 SE-L Auto passes its MOT first time 92.4% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 3.9% of vehicles. This is a reliably built compact SUV that buyers can feel genuinely confident about from a safety and mechanical standpoint.

These cars are averaging 28,497 miles at test, which is typical for their age, and they're racking up fewer than one advisory per vehicle on average. When something does need attention, it's usually minor—nearly all owners will get through their MOT without a failure. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection is still wise, but the MOT data suggests you're looking at a solid ownership prospect.

Generally reliable 12.4% above UK average

92.4%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

25,848

typical mileage

18,649–37,455 middle half

3.9%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.12

avg MOT failures per car

over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,649

low mileage

25,848

typical

37,455

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto vehicles fall between 18,649 and 37,455 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.12

Avg failures per vehicle

0.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mazda Cx 5 SE L Auto:

2021