2022 Mazda CX-60 Homura Phev Auto 2.5L Hybrid electric (clean) · HD72 LTT

The defining mechanical story of this 2022 Mazda CX-60 Homura PHEV is one of broadly clean roadworthiness with a single, easily corrected lighting issue. On 24 September 2025 the vehicle was submitted for its first MOT (it would not have been required until the third anniversary of registration) and initially failed on headlamp aim being too low on both headlamps, a Prescribed Reason defect classified under section 4.1.2 (a). On the same day the vehicle was re-presented and passed with no defects or advisories recorded. Because only one test cycle exists in the DVSA record, there is no longitudinal pattern of recurring advisories or chronic component failures to evaluate, and the absence of any corrosion, brake, suspension, or exhaust entries is a neutral observation rather than a positive confirmation of underlying mechanical condition. A buyer should regard the failure as a minor adjustment issue rather than evidence of systemic wear, but should also recognise that a single clean pass on a four-year-old vehicle provides limited diagnostic depth. Against a four-year age, the recorded mileage of 31,694 miles equates to roughly 7,900 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a UK-registered SUV of this type and is consistent with mixed private and commuting use. There are no anomalous gaps in the testing record nor any evidence of rapid mileage accumulation between tests, as only one MOT entry exists. The relatively modest annual mileage suggests that wear items such as brake discs and pads, tyres, and suspension components will have accrued lower-than-average thermal and mechanical stress, which is favourable for residual component life. However, for a PHEV powertrain specifically, lower annual mileage combined with likely urban driving means the petrol engine may have completed fewer long running cycles, and the high-voltage battery will have experienced shallower discharge patterns than a higher-mileage counterpart; both factors warrant attention during inspection but do not in themselves indicate defects. Given that the only recorded defect related to headlamp aim, a pre-purchase inspection should begin with a functional check of both headlamps on a level surface against a wall or garage door, confirming that the beam pattern sits at or just below the horizontal cut-off and that the automatic levelling system (if fitted) responds correctly to load changes such as a full rear passenger compartment or boot load. Misalignment can recur if a front-end collision, strut replacement, or suspension sag has occurred, so the headlights should be assessed in conjunction with any uneven tyre wear, steering pull, or visible scuffing on the front bumper. Beyond the lighting check, a buyer should focus on the specific areas the MOT record cannot fully evaluate: the PHEV-specific elements including the charging port latching mechanism, the transition between electric and petrol propulsion under load, and any warning messages on the driver information display relating to hybrid system integrity. On a test drive, listen for any clonk or rotational shunt through the steering as the CX-60 transitions between electric and combustion drive, which can indicate propshaft or driveshaft wear, and feel for vibration through the brake pedal under light to moderate pedal pressure, a known concern on PHEV applications where the regenerative and friction braking systems can interact unevenly. Pay attention to the operation of the rear suspension, particularly over broken tarmac and speed humps, listening for any knocking from the multi-link components, which is a common advisory area on this platform. Inspect the underside of the vehicle, paying particular attention to the rear subframe mounting points, the brake pipe runs along the chassis rails, and the exhaust heat shields, none of which have been previously assessed by an MOT tester. Finally, confirm that all driver assists, including radar cruise control, lane keep assist, and the 360-degree camera system, calibrate and function correctly, as the rear camera and parking sensors frequently appear as advisories on later MOT cycles even when no defect is recorded here.