2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport NAV D 2.2L Diesel · JGZ 2092

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav D presents a clean MOT record with no defects recorded across four consecutive tests, the most recent being a pass on 2 May 2026 at 103,953 miles. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently improving in terms of documented roadworthiness, as each successive test returned a zero-defect result. This pattern suggests the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order, with no recurring or worsening faults flagged by any tester over the past four years. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story. Between the April 2024 test at 78,543 miles and the May 2026 test at 103,953 miles, the car covered 25,410 miles in just over two years, equating to roughly 12,000 miles annually in that period. That is a notable acceleration compared to the earlier years, where the car averaged closer to 13,000 miles per year across its full life. The gap between April 2024 and May 2026 is slightly over two years rather than the standard annual interval, which may indicate a period of reduced use or a delayed retest, but the mileage jump during that window confirms the vehicle saw sustained high demand in recent use. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. High-mileage diesel SUVs of this age commonly develop wear in suspension bushes, drop links, and anti-roll bar linkages that may not yet present as MOT failures but will affect ride quality and handling. The braking system warrants close attention, particularly rear calipers and handbrake mechanisms on a vehicle that has spent significant time in stop-start or urban use. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns should be checked carefully, as the record shows no advisories but consumable wear at this mileage is expected and may have been recently replaced ahead of the latest test. Underneath the vehicle, inspect for corrosion on the subframes, sills, and around mounting points, as structural rust can develop on higher-mileage examples even when it has not yet reached MOT failure thresholds. The diesel particulate filter and EGR system should be assessed for efficiency, given the mileage and the potential for clogging if the car has done a high proportion of short journeys. A test drive under varied load and speed conditions will reveal any drivetrain vibration, turbo response issues, or gearbox hesitation that a stationary inspection cannot detect.