Mazda has beat traditional stalwarts Toyota and Lexus to win top honors as the most dependable auto brand for the first time, according to US Consumer Reports' annual reliability survey.

This year, Buick and Honda also saw a significant improvement in their ranking. The former jumped 14 positions, the largest gain this year, while the latter moved up 7 positions.

Let's take a look at the world's top 10 most reliable auto brands.