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

Based on MOT data from 810 vehicles, the 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.9%, 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?

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 (2022)

810 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.9% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport

CarHunch analysed 810 real MOT records for the 2022 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 2022 Mazda CX-5 Sport is reliably passing its MOTs at 94.2%, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, with only 2.8% of vehicles ever flagged for dangerous defects — a reassuringly low figure that suggests no systemic safety concerns. This is a solidly engineered family SUV that's proving itself on the road.

At around 24,000 miles median, these are still relatively low-mileage examples, so you're seeing vehicles early in their lives where wear hasn't yet accumulated. The averages tell a clean story: just 0.11 failures per car and 0.7 advisories per car mean most owners are escaping with minor niggles or nothing at all. When you're shopping for a used 2022 CX-5 Sport, prioritise a full service history and recent tyre condition over worrying about hidden structural problems — this generation simply isn't throwing up red flags at test time.

The 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

2.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

24k

Middle half: 18k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 810 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 810 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 2.8% 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 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 2022 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.

24,130

typical

18,223

low mileage

30,798

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sport vehicles fall between 18,223 and 30,798 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,223 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.

✓ 18,223–30,798 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mazda Cx 5 Sports sit.

⚠ Over 41,577 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

1.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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