2022 Mazda CX-60 Takumi Phev Auto 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · AL14 DCE

The official DVSA record for this Mazda CX-60 Takumi PHEV is exceptionally sparse, with the only entry being a pass dated 11 December 2025 at the recorded mileage, and no advisories or defects noted whatsoever. A single clean pass with zero advisories on a four-year-old plug-in hybrid of this complexity is a positive signal, demonstrating that all safety-critical items examined under the test—braking performance, tyre condition, suspension components, lighting, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity—were within specification at that point. However, it is worth noting that this is the first and only MOT on file, which is consistent with the vehicle first becoming testable at three years of age. The absence of any historical advisory data means there is no longitudinal trend to evaluate; the picture is one of a car that has presented no concerns at its only statutory examination. With 35,292 miles accumulated over approximately four years, the vehicle is running at an annual average of around 8,823 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age and broadly consistent with how a privately owned family SUV might be used. There is no mileage gap between registration and the first test that would suggest extended periods off the road, nor is there any recorded rapid accumulation that would indicate commercial or high-intensity use. For a PHEV powertrain specifically, this mileage pattern is mechanically favourable, as the hybrid system, regenerative braking, and electric drive components benefit from regular use to keep battery cells conditioned and the cooling system active. Routine service items such as brake fluid, coolant, transmission fluid, and the 12V auxiliary battery should have been changed on schedule under Mazda's maintenance plan, but the absence of MOT-recorded evidence means this relies on documented service history rather than test data. Given the lack of any flagged components, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas most likely to wear on a PHEV of this age and mileage, beginning with the suspension and undercarriage. The rear suspension multi-link assemblies, front lower control arm bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links should be inspected for perishing or splitting, and the test drive should be conducted over uneven road surfaces to listen for clonks, knocks, or vagueness through the steering, which could indicate worn bushes or top mounts. Brake feel warrants particular attention: because PHEVs rely heavily on regenerative deceleration, the friction brakes can suffer from low-speed corrosion on the discs, leading to pedal judder or uneven pad wear, so cold starts with light pedal applications at low speed should feel smooth rather than grabby or lumpy. The high-voltage battery and thermal management system are unique to this powertrain and warrant specific scrutiny. On a test drive, ensure the vehicle transitions seamlessly between electric and hybrid modes without warning lights on the dash, and listen for any unusual whining or humming from under the bonnet that could indicate electric motor or inverter concerns. Check the charging port area for damage and verify that the supplied or aftermarket cable functions correctly. Finally, inspect the underbody via ramp or lift for any signs of fluid weeping from the engine, transmission, or rear electric drive unit, and examine the subframe and brake pipes for early surface corrosion—particularly given the winter road salt exposure typical of UK driving—as even a clean MOT cannot reveal corrosion that is just beginning to form beneath the visible components.