2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · GU20 VDX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred attention regarding minor wear items. The most recent test in March 2026 at 56,516 miles identified light misting on the offside rear shock absorber and continued pitting and scoring on the rear brake discs. While the vehicle passed, the persistence of brake disc corrosion across four consecutive years suggests the owner only addresses components when they approach failure limits rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. Records show steady progression from 19,347 miles in March 2023 to 56,516 miles in March 2026, representing an annual increase of roughly 12,000 miles over the last three years. This regular usage is generally healthier for the vehicle than long periods of standing, which can dry out seals and age rubber components like the perishing tyre noted in the 2023 test. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system, as the rear discs have been flagged as pitted and scored since 2023. The 2025 test also highlighted thin front pads and a worn offside front tyre, indicating that consumable components are often run to the end of their operational life. The misting on the offside rear shock absorber in the 2026 test should be monitored for increasing leakage, as this will eventually lead to a failure once the damping seal is compromised.