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Mazda Cx 5 (2019)

10,007 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2019 Mazda Cx 5

CarHunch analysed 10,007 real MOT records for the 2019 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 2019 Mazda CX-5 is a genuinely reliable choice, passing its MOT on the first attempt 91% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%—with petrol and diesel variants performing almost identically (91.2% and 90.5% respectively). Dangerous defects show up in only 14.1% of vehicles, which is reassuringly low and not a material concern for buyers.

These cars are running at a sensible 31,731 miles median for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.5 per vehicle reflects a fundamentally sound design. The advisory list averages 4.2 items per test, typically minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for routine maintenance but not unexpected repairs; focus your pre-purchase inspection on brake condition and suspension wear, the most common advisory themes for this model.

The 2019 Mazda Cx 5 passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 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%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
14.1%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.5
Over 4.6 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
32k
Middle half: 24k–40k
For context
Good baseline reliability. A 91% 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 4.2 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 10,007 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 10,007 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 24.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Tyre wear 22.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Other issues 10.4%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Suspension & steering 7.8%
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil · Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019.

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Before you buy a 2019 Mazda Cx 5

Based on MOT data from 10,007 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 14.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (70%) 7,046 91.2% 0.48
Diesel (30%) 2,961 90.5% 0.53

Colour Breakdown

Based on 60,399 Mazda Cx 5 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 25.7%
15,512
Blue 21.6%
13,061
Grey 16.9%
10,219
White 14.1%
8,524
Black 13.3%
8,018
Silver 8.4%
5,053
Brown 0%
6
Maroon 0%
6

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 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.

31,731
typical
24,015
low mileage
40,153
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Mazda Cx 5 vehicles fall between 24,015 and 40,153 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 24,015 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.
24,015–40,153 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Mazda Cx 5s sit.
Over 54,206 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Mazda Cx 5 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Mazda Cx 5s are still on the road.

Strong survival — 9,802 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

9,772 9,802 2022 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.5
Avg failures per vehicle
4.2
Avg advisories per vehicle
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