Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Passat
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Mazda CX-5 | Volkswagen Passat | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 3352 of 18759 (17.9%) | 86 | 3279 of 16449 (19.9%) | 96 | -2.06 |
| 6-8 years | 7769 of 30811 (25.2%) | 88 | 8416 of 31510 (26.7%) | 93 | -1.49 |
| 9-11 years | 13096 of 35964 (36.4%) | 108 | 8382 of 27968 (30%) | 89 | +6.44 |
| 12-14 years | 6393 of 13882 (46.1%) | 108 | 10268 of 26564 (38.7%) | 90 | +7.4 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Mazda CX-5
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
Volkswagen Passat
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 Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Passat, per age band?
Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Passat: 3-5 years: 86 versus 96. 6-8 years: 88 versus 93. 9-11 years: 108 versus 89. 12-14 years: 108 versus 90. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (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.