Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav 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 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav 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 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav 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 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D reliable?

Based on MOT data from 109 vehicles, the 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, 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 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav 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 Nav D (2016)

109 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D

CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav D is struggling on the MOT bench, with a first-time pass rate of just 62.3% against the UK average of 80%—a significant gap that signals reliability concerns for this particular trim and fuel type. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so the failures aren't safety-critical issues.

At a median mileage of 71,402 miles for eight-year-old cars, these vehicles are showing typical wear, yet they're accruing an average of 0.25 failures per test, suggesting that routine maintenance isn't always keeping pace with age. Before committing to one, budget for pre-purchase inspections and factor in higher-than-average repair costs—this diesel variant isn't delivering the durability you'd want from a family SUV at this age.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

71k

Middle half: 56k–87k

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These stats describe 109 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 109 vehicles — here's what to check.

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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 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav 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.

71,402

typical

56,336

low mileage

87,060

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D vehicles fall between 56,336 and 87,060 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 56,336 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.

✓ 56,336–87,060 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav Ds sit.

⚠ Over 117,531 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav D — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mazda Cx 5 Sport Nav Ds are still on the road.

Strong survival — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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