2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport 2.0L Petrol · BU21 ADO

Three MOT tests are recorded for this Mazda CX-5, with the most recent on 22 December 2025 producing a clean pass and no advisories or defects. The earlier entries support a generally stable roadworthiness picture: a pass on 27 December 2023 with no advisories, and a pass on 7 December 2024 carrying only minor advisory notes regarding fitted undertrays and sill covers, neither of which represents a mechanical defect. Across the documented testing window there are no failures, no retests, and no advisories relating to braking components, suspension, steering, exhaust integrity, or structural corrosion. For a five-year-old vehicle this is an unblemished MOT record, although it is worth noting that MOT testing is a snapshot of pass/fail criteria at the time of inspection rather than a guarantee of broader mechanical condition. Mileage stands at 29,891 miles on a 2021 model, equating to roughly 5,978 miles per year over the recorded life of the vehicle. This is a low annual accumulation for a family-sized SUV and suggests either predominantly short-trip usage, a period of limited use, or a combination of both. Low mileage reduces wear on high-cycle consumables such as brake pads and discs, clutch material, and tyres, but it can also bring its own considerations, particularly around seals, gaskets, and rubber components that can harden or develop minor leaks when a vehicle sees limited regular use. The annual MOT cadence at roughly twelve-month intervals shows the car has been kept on the road consistently rather than left dormant, which avoids the particular concerns associated with multi-year lay-ups such as brake seizure, brake fluid degradation, or 12V battery failure. Given the presence of engine covers, undertrays, and sill covers as advisory items, a prospective buyer should confirm that these trim and shielding panels remain securely fitted during a physical inspection, as missing or loose undertrays can expose the engine bay underside to road debris and water ingress and may mask developing corrosion on the floorpan or subframe. The absence of corrosion advisories in the MOT record is a positive indicator, but on a test drive it remains worth listening carefully for any clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the MacPherson strut arrangement common to this model can wear its lower arm bushes and drop links gradually without triggering an MOT failure until wear becomes pronounced. Steering should feel precise with no vibration through the rack at speed, and the car should track straight without pulling under braking. Brake pedal feel should be firm and progressive, with no excessive travel, sponginess, or judder under steady deceleration, since the record contains no brake-related advisories and a buyer would want to confirm the discs and pads have not thinned to near-replacement thresholds. On the test drive, pay attention to any hesitation, misfire, or rough idle from the petrol engine when cold, as low-mileage vehicles can develop carbon buildup or occasional ignition coil wear. Check that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up and that the automatic or manual transmission, depending on specification, selects cleanly without flare or hesitation. Finally, inspect the underside visually where possible, particularly the rear arches and suspension mounting points, to verify there is no surface corrosion beginning to develop that has not yet reached the MOT failure threshold, as this would be the most likely area to require future attention on a CX-5 of this age and mileage profile.