2022 Mazda CX-5 Sport Edition 2.0L Petrol · BX22 XGG

A relatively short MOT history is on file for this 2022 Mazda CX-5, comprising two tests from 2025 and 2026, both of which resulted in passes. The latest examination on 8 May 2026 was completed with only a single minor defect recorded for an offside front windscreen wiper blade, alongside advisories flagging both nearside and offside front inner tyres as worn close to the legal limit and on their edges. No structural, braking, suspension or exhaust failures have been recorded to date, although the pattern of inner-edge tyre wear on both front corners in a single test is a mechanical signal worth weighing. The 2025 test produced no defects at all, although both tests noted undertrays were fitted, which can obscure corrosion and component condition from the examiner's view. Taken together, the formal record is presently clean in terms of pass status, but it is too brief a sample to characterise as a long-term trend. With 55,708 miles recorded on a four-year-old vehicle, this CX-5 has covered roughly 13,927 miles per year on average, which sits well above the typical annual mileage for a car of this age. There are no apparent gaps in the testing timeline, with the 2025 and 2026 tests falling neatly into consecutive annual cycles, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous use rather than laid up. Mechanically, higher-than-average mileage of this nature accelerates wear on items such as brake pads and discs, tyres, suspension bushes, coil springs and anti-roll bar links, as well as drivetrain components including clutch, gearbox mounts and, on the diesel variants common in this generation, dual-mass flywheel and turbo-related hardware. The combined effect is that consumable replacement intervals are likely to be tighter than for a lower-mileage equivalent, even though the MOT record itself shows nothing yet beyond tyre wear. Because both front inner tyres were flagged as approaching the legal limit on their edges, a prospective buyer should pay particular attention to the front suspension geometry. Inner-edge wear on both sides simultaneously is frequently linked to worn suspension bushes, sagging coil springs, incorrect camber settings, or tracking misalignment following a kerb impact. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the steering, particularly under braking. The steering should self-centre smoothly without delay, and the front end should remain composed during quick lane-change manoeuvres. Uneven or premature inner shoulder wear on a newly fitted pair of front tyres would suggest the underlying suspension issue has not been resolved. The fitment of undertrays on both recorded tests means corrosion on the subframe, wishbones, brake lines and exhaust hangers cannot be fully assessed from the MOT record alone. A physical inspection from beneath the vehicle on a ramp is therefore advisable, with particular scrutiny given to the rear subframe mounting areas, which are a known corrosion concern on this generation of CX-5, and to the condition of brake pipes along their full length for any surface rust or flaking. The offside front wiper blade minor defect should be treated as a trivial replacement item, but its presence is a useful prompt to check that the wipers clear the screen cleanly without smearing and that the front washer jets are correctly aimed. Finally, given the high annual mileage, a thorough check of brake disc thickness, pad life remaining, and the condition of the exhaust system for any blowing joints or internal corrosion would be a sensible precaution before purchase.