Mazda Cx 5 (2016)
2016 Mazda Cx 5
CarHunch analysed 7,242 real MOT records for the 2016 Mazda Cx 5.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2016 Mazda CX-5 passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which suggests solid baseline reliability. However, 32.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly higher than typical and a genuine concern for any buyer—you'll want a pre-purchase inspection to catch structural or brake issues early.
At 55,864 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're accumulating just 1.19 failures per test, indicating the failures that do occur are usually minor. With 9.1 advisories per vehicle on average, plan for routine maintenance around suspension and exhaust components; check the full MOT history of any specific car before committing, since the dangerous defect rate suggests some examples have had significant problems.
The 2016 Mazda Cx 5 has a decent first-time pass rate (86.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 7,242 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 7,242 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016.
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Before you buy a 2016 Mazda Cx 5
Based on MOT data from 7,242 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (80%) | 5,827 | 86.5% | 1.21 |
| Petrol (20%) | 1,414 | 87.5% | 1.11 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 60,399 Mazda Cx 5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mazda Cx 5 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.
Half of all 2016 Mazda Cx 5 vehicles fall between 43,203 and 70,578 miles.
2016 Mazda Cx 5 — Still on the Road
Almost all 2016 Mazda Cx 5s are still on the road.
Strong survival — 6,669 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
* 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.
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