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

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 Edition?

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 Edition?

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 Edition reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,140 vehicles, the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, 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 Edition?

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 Edition (2022)

1,140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition

CarHunch analysed 1,140 real MOT records for the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition. 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 Edition is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 91.7%—well above the UK average of 80%—and only 3.1% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects. Failures are rare at just 0.09 per vehicle on average, suggesting the mechanicals are holding up well so far.

At a median mileage of 26,732 miles for a two-year-old vehicle, these cars are running bang on typical use, and the low failure count combined with 0.7 advisories per vehicle indicates minor wear rather than systemic problems. If you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection will likely reveal only routine maintenance items—focus your inspection on gearbox smoothness and any signs of suspension wear, as these tend to be where Mazda costs can add up.

The 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (95.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.09

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 19k–36k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 95.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 1,140 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 1,140 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.1% 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 1,616 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.4%

507

Blue 26.1%

422

Red 19.1%

308

Black 13.6%

220

White 9%

146

Bronze 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition 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.

26,732

typical

19,480

low mileage

35,915

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Edition vehicles fall between 19,480 and 35,915 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 19,480 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.

✓ 19,480–35,915 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Editions sit.

⚠ Over 48,485 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

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.09

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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