2022 Mazda CX-30 SE-L LUX Mhev 2.0L Petrol · DX22 HDG

The vehicle most recently passed its DVSA MOT test on 12 February 2026, accompanied by three recorded advisories rather than any failures or dangerous defects. Comparing this against the previous test on 20 February 2025, which returned a clean pass and no advisories, the maintenance trajectory shows a mild but noticeable shift from immaculate to lightly advisory within a twelve-month period. This is not yet a cause for concern, but it indicates that certain wear items on the suspension and tyre assembly are beginning to approach the threshold of legal or functional limits. For a prospective buyer, this pattern suggests a vehicle that has been generally well maintained, though the advisory items should now be factored into any short-term budgeting for replacement components. With approximately 26,290 recorded miles over four years, the Mazda is averaging around 6,570 miles annually, which is broadly consistent with typical private or light mixed-use driving patterns for this class of vehicle. There is no evidence of significant mileage gaps or rapid accumulation that would suggest either prolonged standing or heavy commercial use. This average annual mileage is moderate, meaning the major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, transmission, and drivetrain should not yet be heavily worn, though service intervals and time-based replacements remain important. Brake discs and pads, clutch operation, and tyre wear patterns should therefore reflect steady, normal usage rather than the extremes associated with either motorway-dominated high-mileage work or short-trip urban stop-start wear. The advisory concerning the nearside front tyre being worn close to the legal limit and on the edge warrants direct attention before purchase. This pattern can indicate either an under-inflation issue, a wheel alignment problem, or worn suspension components causing uneven tracking. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any tyre noise or vibration through the steering wheel, and visually inspect the tread across the full width to confirm whether the wear is even. Uneven inner or outer edge wear in particular suggests camber or tracking concerns that may require four-wheel alignment and possibly renewal of worn suspension bushes or wishbone components. Given the advisory was raised at the most recent test, the tyre may already need replacement, and a fresh set of four matching tyres may be prudent to ensure consistent grip, particularly given the mild-hybrid drivetrain which retains conventional braking characteristics. The advisories on both rear shock absorbers noting light oil misting are early-stage indicators of seal degradation rather than immediate failure. Shock absorbers are typically expected to last between 60,000 and 80,000 miles under normal conditions, so light misting at this mileage suggests natural seal wear accelerated potentially by road salt exposure or age. On a test drive, the buyer should pay particular attention to rear suspension behaviour over uneven surfaces, listening for any clonking, knocking, or excessive bouncing after compressing the rear end over a speed bump. Other age and mileage-related checks appropriate for a 2022 vehicle with moderate use include examining tyre sidewalls for perishing or cracking from age, inspecting the underside and wheel arches for any corrosion, verifying the 12-volt battery health as it approaches the typical four to five year replacement window, and confirming that brake fluid, coolant, and the mild-hybrid system coolant have been serviced in line with the manufacturer's time-based schedule. A review of the service book stamps and any diagnostic records will provide further confidence in the vehicle's ongoing mechanical condition.