2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · AY63 XEJ

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 holds a valid MOT certificate dated 3 June 2026 at 130,304 miles, yet the maintenance picture emerging from the record is one of gradual front-end deterioration rather than a clean bill of health. The most recent test flagged both front brake pads wearing thin and both front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, alongside an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and a nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not yet resulting in excessive movement. These are not fresh one-off advisories. The same nearside front suspension bush concern appeared in the February 2025 pass, and the February 2025 fail revealed a cluster of worn anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and deteriorated dust covers. The trend is stable to slowly worsening on consumable and suspension items, with the owner addressing the most dangerous defects before the retest while leaving lower-priority wear items to accumulate. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the clean pass on 12 February 2024 at 111,624 miles and the failed test on 26 February 2025 at 120,927 miles, the vehicle covered roughly 9,300 miles in just over a year. By 3 June 2026 it had reached 130,304 miles, adding another 9,300 or so in just over thirteen months. That annual rate of around 10,000 miles sits squarely within the typical range for a vehicle of this age, and the steady accumulation with no large gaps suggests regular daily use rather than prolonged standing. No mileage anomalies or suspicious jumps are present in the record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the front suspension and steering components first. The recurring advisories around front suspension arm bushes, anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, and track rod end dust covers point to a vehicle that has spent significant time on rough roads or has simply seen its original rubber and protective covers degrade with age and mileage. Check for play in the front anti-roll bar links, inspect the track rod end boots for splits or oil contamination, and examine the lower arm rear bushes for visible cracking or separation. The front braking system also demands close attention. Thin pads and scored or pitted discs at the June 2026 test suggest the vehicle has been driven hard or the discs have not been replaced in a timely manner. Look for uneven disc lipping, hot-spotting, or a pulsing brake pedal feel on a test drive. Tyre condition across all four corners has been flagged repeatedly, including a nail puncture and perishing sidewalls, so verify the age codes and tread depth on every tyre rather than relying on the advisory alone.