2015 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · FH65 DSE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating front-end components. The most recent test in December 2025 at 108,986 miles passed with an advisory for play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This follows a period of instability in late 2024 where the vehicle failed due to a fractured rear coil spring and multiple bushing faults. While the immediate failures were addressed, the emergence of new suspension wear suggests components are reaching the end of their service life. The recorded mileage of 108,986 miles over 11 years averages to approximately 9,900 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical usage for an SUV of this age. The data shows consistent use, with an 8,000-mile interval recorded between November 2023 and November 2024, and another 12,700 miles covered in the following year. This regular accumulation suggests the vehicle has been driven regularly, which explains the progressive wear on the rubber bushes and metal components noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The history shows recurring issues with lower arm bushes and track rod end dust covers which were flagged in November 2024. Given the recent December 2025 advisory for play in the nearside front ball joint, the tester should check for excessive movement across the entire steering and suspension assembly. Furthermore, the previous failure of a fractured nearside rear coil spring necessitates a check of the remaining springs for signs of corrosion or stress fractures, as these often fail in pairs at high mileage.