2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DY63 BAO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test on April 25, 2024 at 94,179 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a non-functional offside lamp and four perished tyres. While the immediate faults were rectified, the presence of widespread tyre damage suggests the previous owner only addressed issues once they triggered an MOT failure. At 94,179 miles over 13 years, the CX-5 averages approximately 7,245 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a significant gap in records between November 2021 and January 2023, where only 3,223 miles were covered in 14 months. Conversely, the vehicle clocked over 3,200 miles in the 15 months between the 2023 and 2024 tests, indicating a consistent increase in usage in recent years. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension components, particularly the track rod ends. The January 2023 failure at 90,912 miles flagged both front track rod end ball joint dust covers for excessive deterioration. Since these are critical for steering geometry, a physical inspection should check for play in the joints and further tearing of rubber boots. Given the age and mileage, the rubber bushings in the control arms should also be examined for signs of cracking or perishing which can lead to handling instability. The 2024 failure regarding cracking and perishing on all four tyres indicates age-related rubber degrad rather than just tread depth issues. Verify the manufacture dates on the current tyres to ensure they are not nearing their shelf life limit. There are no recorded structural corrosion or brake failures in the history, but a thorough check of the undercarriage for rust is advisable as this is a common vulnerability for this model and era.