BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | BMW X3 | Mazda CX-5 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 772 of 7169 (10.8%) | 84 | 412 of 3291 (12.5%) | 98 | -1.75 |
| 6-8 years | 4152 of 31126 (13.3%) | 70 | 4227 of 27477 (15.4%) | 80 | -2.04 |
| 9-11 years | 4969 of 21996 (22.6%) | 80 | 5758 of 20362 (28.3%) | 101 | -5.69 |
| 12-14 years | 4906 of 17564 (27.9%) | 77 | 2154 of 6107 (35.3%) | 97 | -7.34 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
BMW X3
Official item from EU Safety Gate
Mazda CX-5
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to United Kingdom. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for BMW X3 and Mazda CX-5, per age band?
BMW X3 vs Mazda CX-5: 3-5 years: 84 versus 98. 6-8 years: 70 versus 80. 9-11 years: 80 versus 101. 12-14 years: 77 versus 97. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Are any recalls known for BMW X3 or Mazda CX-5?
BMW X3: 1. Mazda CX-5: 0.
Where do these figures come from?
DVSA MOT statistics (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.