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

Based on MOT data from 163 vehicles, the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.8%, 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 Sport Black Edition 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 Black Edition Auto (2022)

163 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Auto

CarHunch analysed 163 real MOT records for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition Auto is a reliably built vehicle, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1% — well above the UK average of 80% — and a dangerous defect rate of just 1.2%, so safety concerns are minimal. At around 25,000 miles on the clock, these cars are relatively fresh, and they're proving it: only 0.09 failures per vehicle on average shows serious defects are rare, though advisories average 0.6 per car, suggesting minor wear items need attention. The high pass rate and low fault count suggest this generation Mazda is holding up well in its first years on the road. If you're shopping for one, have your mechanic run a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the advisory items that commonly crop up — typically suspension bushes and brake wear — but don't let minor advisories put you off.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–31k

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These stats describe 163 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 163 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.2% 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition 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.

24,692

typical

17,979

low mileage

30,990

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Auto vehicles fall between 17,979 and 30,990 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 17,979 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.

✓ 17,979–30,990 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Black Edition Autos sit.

⚠ Over 41,836 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

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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