2016 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · AX66 DWG

A clean MOT record across all eight tests from late 2019 through August 2026 establishes a consistently strong roadworthiness profile for this CX-5, with the most recent test on 20 August 2026 passing with no advisories or defects recorded. Only a single test in the sequence, dated 13 June 2023, produced advisory notes, and all three of those advisories related to the same component group: the rear tyres. Both rear tyres were flagged for slight perishing or cracking, with the nearside additionally noted as worn close to the legal limit on its edge. No advisories have appeared before or since that point, and no further tyre-related comments were issued in 2024, 2025, or 2026, suggesting the rubber was renewed and the underlying wheel alignment was subsequently within tolerance. With no brake, suspension, exhaust, structural, or lighting advisories on file, the recorded test history reflects a vehicle that has remained compliant on every measurable safety and emissions criterion throughout its testing life. Recorded mileage of 73,179 miles over a ten-year span equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 7,300 miles, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of this age and segment. The MOT tests appear annually from late 2019 onwards with no multi-year gaps, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods, which is reassuring for components such as brake discs, callipers, and the underbody sealing that can suffer when a car stands idle. The steady year-on-year test cadence, combined with the absence of corrosion advisories on structural items, undertrays, brake pipes, or suspension components, points to a usage pattern that has not exposed the chassis to prolonged standing or salt-laden winter neglect. For a prospective buyer, the rear-tyre advisories from June 2023 are the single area of recorded attention and warrant a focused inspection at the test drive. Check the current tread depth across both rear tyres with a calibrated gauge rather than relying on the visible tread blocks, and look for uneven shoulder wear or feathering on the inner or outer edges, which could indicate rear camber deviation or a worn rear bush in the multi-link suspension. Inspect the sidewalls closely for perishing, cracking, or cuts, particularly on the nearside rear, and confirm that all four tyres are of matching specification and age, as inconsistent rubber on an all-wheel-drive platform can place unnecessary strain on the transfer box and final drive. A thorough test drive should include driving over broken tarmac and speed humps at low speed to listen for any clonks or rubbery thuds from the rear axle, which could highlight worn trailing arm or lateral link bushes not yet severe enough to attract an advisory. Beyond the recorded tyre history, a careful physical inspection should still be carried out because MOT testing is a statutory compliance check rather than a comprehensive mechanical survey. With 73,000 miles accumulated, items that fall outside the MOT scope but are relevant to a ten-year-old Mazda should be assessed, including the condition of the timing chain, coolant and transmission fluid condition, and any signs of oil weep from the engine or transfer box seals. Inspect the underside or use a borescope through the undertray fasteners for surface corrosion on the subframe, brake line junctions, and the fuel tank area, particularly if the car has spent time on treated roads. Finally, confirm the operation of the infotainment, climate control, and electric tailgate, as electrical accessories on CX-5s of this generation can develop intermittent faults and would not be reflected in the MOT record at all.