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

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 D?

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 D?

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 D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 231 vehicles, the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95%, 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 D?

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 D (2021)

231 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95% first-time pass rate

2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D

CarHunch analysed 231 real MOT records for the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport D is a solid performer on the MOT, with a 92.2% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting good build quality and owner maintenance. The dangerous defect rate of 5.2% is reassuringly low, indicating serious safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

These cars are running an average of 35,334 miles at test time, which is reasonable for a three-year-old model, and they're presenting just 0.15 failures per vehicle on average—meaning most pass cleanly. The 1.2 advisories per car suggest minor wear is starting to show, but if you're buying one, run a full pre-purchase inspection to catch any early suspension or brake component wear before it becomes a failure.

We have limited data for the 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D — 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

95%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 2.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

34k

Middle half: 25k–44k

For context

These stats describe 231 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 231 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.2% 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 718 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 28.3%

203

Grey 26.6%

191

Blue 21.7%

156

Black 9.9%

White 9.3%

Silver 4.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D 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.

34,464

typical

24,525

low mileage

43,870

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport D vehicles fall between 24,525 and 43,870 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 24,525 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.

✓ 24,525–43,870 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Ds sit.

⚠ Over 59,224 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

2.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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