Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport 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 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport 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 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport 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.

Is the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,244 vehicles, the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.2%, 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 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport 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 Sport Auto (2021)

1,244 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto

CarHunch analysed 1,244 real MOT records for the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a first-time pass rate of 92.8% compared to 80% nationally, and only 6.4% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—well below concern threshold. The petrol version (which makes up the cohort) maintains that strong 92.7% pass rate consistently.

At a median mileage of 26,015 miles for a three-year-old vehicle, these cars are running light, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.22 per car on average. When advisories do crop up, they average 1.7 per vehicle—typical wear items rather than structural problems—so if you're buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection to catch those minor issues early and budget for routine maintenance rather than major repairs.

The 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ 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

93.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.4%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,244 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 1,244 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.4% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	1,223	93.1%	0.22

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,436 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.9%

703

Red 28%

681

Blue 24.3%

591

Black 11%

267

White 6.5%

159

Silver 0.9%

Bronze 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto 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.

26,015

typical

19,249

low mileage

34,416

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Auto vehicles fall between 19,249 and 34,416 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,249 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.

✓ 19,249–34,416 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Autos sit.

⚠ Over 46,461 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

2.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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