Reliability Report · Multi-Source Data

Mazda CX-5 (2014–2016) Reliability

The Mazda CX-5 (2014–2016) scores 68/100 on our composite reliability index — average territory — drawn from ADAC, DVSA, NHTSA data. The most-flagged failure mode is 2.2 skyactiv-d dpf + injector wear, typically surfacing between 120,000 and 220,000 km. Workshop repair runs €800–€2,000. Estimated used prices span €6,000–€9,900.

Composite Score
68
/ 100
Average
Sources: ADAC · DVSA · NHTSA · latest 2026
Market Snapshot
Listed model years2014–2016
Est. used price€6,000–€9,900
Documented issues1
Listings in catalogue29
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Reliability by Source

Each independent organization measures reliability differently. TÜV reports inspection defect rates by age band. ADAC reports pan-European breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles. NHTSA aggregates US consumer complaints. DVSA MOT data is the UK fleet's annual safety inspection — every car 3+ years old. Lower variance across sources = higher confidence in the composite.

NHTSA (US Complaints)
Model years 2012–2018 · 2026 report · n=755
755 complaints across 5 sampled year(s); resolved model="CX-5"
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46
/ 100
ADAC (European Auto Club)
All model years · 2025 report
8.4/1000 breakdowns
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66
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2010–2021 · 2024 report · n=85480
85,480 UK MOT tests · overall 15.7% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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79
/ 100
DVSA MOT (UK Inspections)
Model years 2009–2020 · 2023 report · n=57093
57,093 UK MOT tests · overall 15.5% fail rate vs UK fleet baseline
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74
/ 100

UK MOT Reliability Detail

Based on 85,480 MOT tests in the UK during the 2024 reporting period. Score for each age band reflects this model's fail rate vs the UK-fleet baseline fail rate at the same age — a generation-aware metric.

Age 3–5 yrs
77
8.9% fail vs 10.9% fleet
20,547 tests
Age 6–9 yrs
80
14.4% fail vs 19.2% fleet
45,731 tests
Age 10–14 yrs
78
25.9% fail vs 32.1% fleet
19,202 tests

Most Common MOT Failure Categories

#1
Track rod end
9,577
39.8%
#2
Wipers
4,189
17.4%
#3
Ball joint dust cover
4,004
16.7%
#4
Condition
3,162
13.2%
#5
Brake pads
3,111
12.9%

Categories ranked across all MOT tests of this model in the UK during the 2024 period. "Condition" covers cosmetic / wear issues; suspension and braking dominate the rest.

Known Issues

Specific failure modes documented across European workshops, owner forums, and TSBs. Costs in EUR (and USD reference) reflect typical retail European labor + parts ranges — specialist shops at the low end, dealer pricing at the high end.

2.2 Skyactiv-D DPF + injector wear
Typical at 120,000–220,000 km
KE/KF CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv-D diesel DPF clogging on short-trip use; injector wear at high km.
€800–€2,000medium

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