Mazda 5 Sport D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 5 Sport D car check
Is the Mazda 5 Sport D reliable? We analysed 455 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 5 Sport D is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 5 Sport D.
Mazda 5 Sport D — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mazda 5 Sport D — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 143 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.4 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 173 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
Mazda 5 Sport D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 5 Sport D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 5 Sport D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 5 Sport D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 5 Sport D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 5 Sport D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda 5 Sport D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 5 Sport D THIS CAR | 70.8% | 455 | 120,832 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Premium + A | 94.3% | 506 | 23,334 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 5 Sport D trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 5 Sport DShould you buy a used Mazda 5 Sport D?
The Mazda 5 Sport D has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.8% across 455 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mazda 5 Sport D owner drives around 7,778 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.