2018 MAZDA CX-52.2L Diesel

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 November 2025 at 37,807 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results across the available history. No advisories or mechanical faults appear on any certificate, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 22,545 miles at the November 2022 tests, rising to 27,978 by November 2023, 33,002 by November 2024, and 37,807 by November 2025. That equates to roughly 4,700 miles per year, confirming light use. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 25 November 2022 at 22,545 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage. This suggests an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a genuine mechanical defect. Given the absence of flagged wear across suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring problems or deteriorating components. The clean sheet implies previous owners kept the car to a basic but sufficient standard for statutory testing. Low annual use does, however, carry risks not captured by MOT outcomes, such as degraded fluids, perished seals, or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless record. Examine brake calipers for binding after the car has stood, check underbody and sills for corrosion hidden from MOT testers, and verify tyre sidewall condition given the low mileage. Confirm service history independently, as light use without documented maintenance can mask neglected intervals on the drivetrain and coolant system.