2012 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · AF12 PBO

The 2012 Mazda CX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 October 2025 at 145,362 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three preceding annual tests from November 2022 to November 2024 also passed clean. The only anomaly is a failed entry logged on 15 November 2022 at 109,879 miles carrying no recorded defects, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or process error at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Annual mileage averages around 10,383 miles, which is typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The records show steady accumulation: 109,879 miles in November 2022, 121,885 in November 2023, 134,062 in November 2024, and 145,362 in October 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the data. The clean sweep of passes across four years with zero advisories suggests the previous owner kept basic consumables and structural items within test limits, though a fault-free record at this age should not be read as proof of underlying condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, given the age and 145,000-mile use. The MOT history flags no corrosion or exhaust emission concerns, but testers only record visible defects at the time of test. Check underneath for structural rust on subframes and sills, and confirm the timing chain and drivetrain show no untoward noise or wear. The absence of recurring advisories means no worsening pattern exists in the official data. Treat the clean record as a positive baseline, not a substitute for a physical appraisal before purchase.