2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · FT20 DBO

The Mazda CX-5 remains roadworthy, having passed the most recent DVSA test on 2 February 2026 at 27,268 miles. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the three prior annual examinations, then shifts at the latest check where the tester logged several advisories. In the February 2026 test the inspector flagged lipped front brake discs, corroded outer edges on the rear discs, front pads worn to 3–4 mm, and a nearside front tyre scuffed to 3.7 mm on its edge. These are first-time warnings rather than recurring faults, indicating deferred consumable upkeep rather than a chronic mechanical decline. The mileage record opens at 7,607 miles in the 6 February 2023 test, climbs to 14,139 by 5 February 2024, reaches 20,511 on 3 February 2025, and ends at 27,268 on 2 February 2026. That trajectory shows consistent yearly use of around 6,500 to 6,800 miles, markedly low for a 2020 model now six years old. No test gaps appear; each February inspection returned a clean pass until the latest entry. The sparse defect history suggests careful storage or gentle commuting, though the sudden appearance of brake wear hints the previous keeper delayed routine servicing despite the modest distances covered. A buyer should physically verify the brake components cited in the February 2026 advisory. The tester noted all four discs with wear, pitting or lipping, and the rear pair show slight corrosion at the outer edge. Front pads measure 3–4 mm and must be replaced soon alongside likely disc refacing or renewal. Examine the nearside front tyre for shoulder wear and confirm remaining tread across the circumference. Suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions and structural integrity escaped comment throughout the record, so no underlying structural risk is evidenced. The corrosion flagged is superficial on disc faces, not chassis rot.