2015 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · AV65 WHT

The most recent DVSA examination on 12 March 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, which is the favourable outcome for any prospective purchaser. However, it is worth noting that the same date carries a failed entry on the record immediately prior to the pass; while no advisory or defect categories have been disclosed in the data provided, this pattern of fail-then-pass on the same day is typically indicative of a minor rectification carried out during the test, such as a bulb replacement, wiper blade swap, or a small adjustment to meet compliance. Looking at the broader five-year MOT history, every annual test from 2023 through 2026 has resulted in a pass with no advisories logged, suggesting a stable and consistent maintenance trend with no escalating pattern of wear-related failures on key safety systems such as brakes, suspension, tyres, or lighting. The absence of recurring advisories over consecutive tests is a positive indicator that consumable components have been replaced in a timely manner rather than being left to deteriorate between examinations. With 83,913 miles recorded on an eleven-year-old vehicle, the CX-5 has covered approximately 7,628 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical usage bracket for a car of this age and class. This neither suggests an excessively high-mileage example with accelerated wear on the drivetrain, nor does it point to the long periods of standing that can bring their own distinct problems such as brake disc corrosion, seized calipers, or fluid degradation. The mileage progression across the MOT entries appears steady rather than showing large gaps or sudden accumulation, indicating that the vehicle has been in regular use and the major mechanical assemblies including the engine, transmission, and turbocharger (where fitted) are likely to have been kept in good working order through normal operational warmth cycles. Given the clean MOT history and the absence of any recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should now turn attention to age- and mileage-related checks that would not necessarily be picked up during a standard MOT inspection. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is a common issue on vehicles over five years old regardless of tread depth, and the spare or repair kit should be checked for serviceability. Brake discs, even those passed at MOT, can exhibit surface corrosion from light use or short journeys, so the calipers should be inspected for free movement and the discs checked for any lipping or judder under braking. A thorough test drive should include firm braking from around 40 mph to detect any shudder or pull, as well as driving over uneven surfaces to listen for any clonks from the front suspension bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar bushes, which are known wear items on the CX-5 at this mileage and age. Additional due diligence should cover the time-served components that deteriorate with calendar age rather than mileage. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as Mazda units of this era often begin to weaken between six and eight years of age and a failure could leave the vehicle stranded. Coolant, brake fluid, and automatic or manual transmission fluid should all be verified as being within their replacement schedules, with brake fluid in particular being hygroscopic and typically requiring renewal every two years regardless of use. Under-bonnet checks for any oil seepage from the valve cover gasket or rear main seal are advisable given the mileage, and the underside should be inspected for exhaust corrosion, as the rear silencer and mounting rubbers are common failure points on UK-driven examples. Finally, confirming a full service history with stamps at the correct intervals, particularly for the timing chain and spark plugs, will provide reassurance that this well-presented MOT record is backed by proper mechanical maintenance.