Is the Mazda CX-5 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 61,626 MOT tests, around 71% of Mazda CX-5s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 20%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 62% diesel, 38% petrol. Diesel CX-5s are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Every petrol CX-5 in the data (2012 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 71%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 20%
- MOT tests analysed
- 61,626
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CX-5 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many CX-5s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant23 tested | Likely compliant161 tested |
| 2020 | Likely compliant1,204 tested | Likely compliant4,600 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant3,054 tested | Likely compliant7,138 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant5,341 tested | Likely compliant4,774 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant5,195 tested | Likely compliant1,998 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant5,716 tested | Likely compliant1,384 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car6,138 tested | Likely compliant1,036 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car5,949 tested | Likely compliant1,044 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged4,592 tested | Likely compliant770 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged1,079 tested | Likely compliant423 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the CX-5
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (62% of CX-5s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (38% of CX-5s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
CX-5s from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (20% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mazda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how CX-5s fare at the MOT too: see the Mazda CX-5 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mazda CX-5 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mazda CX-5s in this data were first registered between 2012 and 2021. 2019 was the most common year, with 10,192 tests (17% of the total), and half were registered in 2017 or later.
CX-5s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 85% of the time, at an average of 45,213 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 69% of the time with 90,156 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel CX-5s likely to comply are from 2016. 5,716 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 81% of the time and averaged 63,509 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the CX-5's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were brakes: "less than 1.5 mm thick" (2.6% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.3%); steering: "ball joint has excessive play" (1.6%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 12.8% of tests.
Overall, 82% of CX-5s passed first time, well above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 55,654 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 61,626 first MOT tests of the Mazda CX-5 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 61,626 MOT tests say about the Mazda CX-5 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mazda CX-5 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 71% of CX-5s on the road are likely compliant and 9% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol CX-5 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol CX-5s first registered from 2012 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel CX-5 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel CX-5s from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific CX-5 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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