2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DF13 DSV

This thirteen year old Mazda CX-5 presents an exceptionally clean DVSA roadworthiness profile, with five consecutive MOT tests from October 2021 through June 2025 all returning pass certificates with absolutely zero advisories, defects, or failure items recorded against the vehicle. The most recent examination on 14 June 2025 confirms this uninterrupted trend of clean passes, and the absence of any flagged component wear across nearly the full documented test history is genuinely unusual in a vehicle of this vintage and accumulated mileage. Typically, a car approaching 133,000 miles would show at least some advisories relating to consumable wear such as brake pad or disc surface condition, corrosion on underbody components, or minor fluid leaks, yet this example has none. That said, a buyer should be aware that advisory recording depends on tester discretion, and some wear items may simply not have been deemed reportable at the time rather than indicating a perfectly pristine mechanical state. With 132,889 miles recorded across roughly thirteen years of life, this CX-5 averages around 10,200 miles per year, which sits squarely within the normal band for a privately owned family SUV of this age and purpose. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record beyond the statutory off-road periods, and the mileage progression between tests appears consistent and gradual rather than showing any sudden anomalous jumps or extended standing periods that might raise concerns about dormant component degradation. The continuous annual testing pattern through the pandemic-affected years of 2021 and 2022 also suggests the vehicle remained in active service throughout, meaning the brake, suspension, drivetrain, and exhaust systems have been regularly worked rather than left to seize or corrode through inactivity. At this mileage band, the 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine and automatic or manual transmission will be approaching the upper end of expected component life for items such as dual-mass flywheels, clutch assemblies, and turbocharger actuators, even though none of these have yet been flagged at test. Given the conspicuous absence of any component-specific advisories in the MOT record, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the DVSA history to predict where wear is likely to manifest first and must instead approach the physical inspection with a structured component-by-component focus. On the test drive, particular attention should be paid to the front MacPherson strut suspension and rear multi-link arrangement, listening for any clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces that would suggest worn lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount bearings, all of which are common wear items on high-mileage CX-5s even when not flagged. The steering should be checked for vagueness or any knocking on full lock, which can indicate worn tie rod ends or power steering rack wear, while the brake pedal should be tested for firmness and the vehicle slowed from speed to detect any juddering or pulling that would suggest warped front discs or binding calipers, particularly given the likely pad and disc replacement that would be expected at this mileage even if not previously recorded. Underneath the vehicle, a thorough examination on a ramp or over an inspection pit is highly advisable, focusing on the rear subframe mounting points, sill underbody sections, and suspension arm corroding surfaces, as Mazda CX-5s of this generation can be susceptible to subframe and anti-roll bar corrosion in regions where road salt is heavily used. The exhaust system should be inspected for blueing at the joints indicating failure, while the turbocharger and EGR system should be checked for any signs of oil misting or sooting around the inlet manifold, which is a known area of concern for the 2.2 diesel at higher mileages. Additionally, the test drive should include a full warm-up cycle to bring the engine to operating temperature, listening for any timing chain rattle on cold start which can indicate stretched chain guides, and observing for any smoke from the exhaust under load. Finally, requesting evidence of recent timing belt or chain service history, along with any replacement of suspension or brake components, would be prudent given the vehicle's mileage, even though the MOT record itself provides no specific pointers in this regard.