Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport?

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 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport?

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 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport?

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 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport reliable?

Based on MOT data from 735 vehicles, the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.2%, 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 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport?

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 (2020)

735 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport

CarHunch analysed 735 real MOT records for the 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Mazda CX-5 Sport is significantly more reliable than average, with a 91% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%, and only 11.7% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect — a reassuringly low figure. These are solid numbers that reflect a well-engineered model with few serious structural or safety concerns.

At just under 30,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the strong pass performance, though the low failure count of 0.36 per vehicle suggests the model isn't prone to early mechanical wear. Most vehicles rack up two to three minor advisory items, typically cosmetic or maintenance-related, so budget for routine servicing but don't expect surprise repair bills if you're buying a well-kept example.

The 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

91.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.36

Over 3.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

30k

Middle half: 23k–38k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91.2% 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 2.8 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 735 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 735 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11.7% 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 (99%)	724	91.1%	0.37

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,237 Mazda Cx 5 Sport vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 28.2%

914

Red 26%

842

Blue 24.6%

795

Black 10.8%

348

White 8.9%

287

Silver 1.1%

Bronze 0.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport 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.

29,922

typical

22,791

low mileage

37,626

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport vehicles fall between 22,791 and 37,626 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,791 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.

✓ 22,791–37,626 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sports sit.

⚠ Over 50,795 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sport — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mazda Cx 5 Sports are still on the road.

Strong survival — 713 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.36

Avg failures per vehicle

2.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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