2019 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · DC19 FEF

The latest MOT on 26 November 2025 at 44,144 miles recorded a failure for headlamp aim being too low (4.1.2 (a)), while all other items passed. This isolated lighting defect suggests the vehicle remains fundamentally roadworthy, and the pattern of defects over the past three years shows a generally stable condition with occasional consumable‑related warnings rather than a growing mechanical deterioration. Mileage has risen from 19,965 miles in August 2022 to 44,144 miles in November 2025, an average of roughly 8,000 miles per year. The increments between tests – 19,965 miles to 30,122 miles (≈10,000 mi in 12 months) then to 37,401 miles (≈7,300 mi in 12 months) and finally to 44,144 miles (≈6,700 mi in 13 months) – indicate a consistent, moderate usage pattern with no sudden spikes or prolonged idle periods. Repeated advisories on tyre condition appear at each test: uneven front‑tyre wear, sidewall cracking on the nearside rear tyre in 2024, and a slightly damaged off‑side rear tyre in 2022. Front brake pads were flagged as thin in 2022 and 2023, and front brake discs were noted as worn in the 2024 test. The CV boot deterioration on the nearside front drive‑shaft joint in August 2023 also recurs as a point of concern. Prospective buyers should therefore examine tyre tread depth, sidewall integrity, and overall tyre uniformity, verify that brake pads and discs are within safe thickness limits, and inspect the CV boot for cracks or grease leakage. A visual check of the headlamp alignment is essential given the most recent failure, and a functional test of the windscreen wiper should be performed, as it was previously deemed ineffective. Aside from these consumable items, no structural rust or suspension‑related advisories have surfaced, indicating that the chassis and suspension bushes are likely intact, but a thorough inspection of the suspension components and under‑carriage for any hidden corrosion is prudent before final purchase.