2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · HF20 GKA

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 holds a current MOT valid from the June 2025 test at 64,189 miles, where it passed with two minor advisories. The maintenance trend is stable but shows a recurring issue with tyre cuts that has persisted across consecutive tests without being fully resolved. The most recent test flagged a cut to the rear tyre ply and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. These are not dangerous failures, yet they indicate the previous owner did not proactively replace damaged rubber before the inspection. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From the May 2023 test at 36,958 miles to the June 2024 test at 51,974 miles, the car covered 15,016 miles in just over twelve months. That jumped to 12,215 miles in the following year leading to the June 2025 test. Roughly 10,700 miles per year sits squarely within typical use for a six-year-old vehicle. There are no alarming gaps in the record, and the annual testing pattern suggests regular use rather than long periods of neglect or storage. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre sidewalls and inner edges, particularly the front nearside and rear offside. Repeated advisories for cuts not deep enough to reach the ply suggest the vehicle has been driven over road debris or poorly maintained surfaces, which can also knock suspension geometry out of spec. Have the front suspension bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links checked for play, and inspect the inner wheel arches for stone damage that may have caused the cuts. The offside front tyre worn on its edge points to possible toe misalignment or a worn track rod end. A four-wheel alignment check would confirm whether the steering and suspension components are within tolerance. Beyond the tyres, the clean record for brakes, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity across all three tests is reassuring. No corrosion, fluid leaks, or brake defects have been flagged. The car appears mechanically sound, with the only unresolved item being cosmetic tyre damage that could become a failure point if left unattended. Replacing the two flagged tyres and verifying alignment before purchase would address the sole recurring concern in this record.