2019 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DX69 FOA

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 holds a current MOT valid until 27 October 2026, having passed its most recent test on 28 October 2025 at 64,649 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but has shifted from a long clean period into early-stage consumable wear. Between November 2022 and November 2024, three consecutive tests at 48,323, 54,092, and 59,491 miles recorded zero defects, indicating consistent basic upkeep. The 2025 test broke that pattern with advisories for wearing rear brake pads and front tyres approaching 2.0mm markers. These are not failures, but they do suggest the vehicle has entered a phase where braking and tyre components need closer monitoring. Mileage accumulation is steady and typical for a seven-year-old vehicle. Annual use of roughly 9,200 miles is reflected in the progression from 48,323 miles in November 2022 to 64,649 miles in October 2025, an increase of 16,326 miles over three years. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, so there is no evidence of long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The spacing of tests aligns with annual cycles, and the recorded mileages are consistent with genuine incremental use. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the braking system and front axle components. The tester flagged both nearside and offside rear brake pads as wearing thin in October 2025, yet the recorded mileage has not changed since that test, raising the question of whether the pads were replaced or the vehicle has seen very limited use since. Rear brake calipers should be checked for binding, and the condition of the rear discs inspected for lipping or uneven wear. The front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit on the edges at the same test. Edge wear often points to tracking or alignment issues rather than simple under-inflation, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. Suspension bushes, track rod ends, and front lower arms should be examined for play, as these are common contributors to uneven tyre wear on this platform. Structurally, the CX-5 has not presented any corrosion or subframe-related advisories in the supplied record, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age. Still, an underbody inspection is prudent, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and inner wing arches, where salt exposure can initiate corrosion before it becomes visible at MOT level. The exhaust and catalytic converter condition should also be verified under load, as the record does not highlight emissions concerns but the vehicle is approaching the age where DPF and lambda sensor issues can develop. Overall, the history suggests a well-maintained car entering a routine wear cycle rather than one with systemic mechanical neglect, provided the flagged items have been addressed since October 2025.