2020 Mazda CX-5 Sport 2.0L Petrol · HX20 KLC

The Mazda CX-5 currently holds a clean MOT status. At the most recent test on 25 April 2025, the vehicle passed with no advisories or defects recorded. The prior pass on 21 May 2024 also returned a clean sheet, which followed a failure a single day earlier on 20 May 2024. Because no specific failure reasons were captured in the supplied record, the underlying cause of that single refusal cannot be identified from the data available, but the immediate retest and subsequent clean pass indicate the issue was rectified at the time. Across four recorded events spanning June 2023 to April 2025, the pattern is broadly stable, with one isolated non-entry appearing to have been resolved without further recurrence. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a six-year-old crossover. The April 2025 test at 60,392 miles implies an annualised rate of roughly 10,000 miles, which sits comfortably within expected parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 entries is consistent with normal annual MOT scheduling rather than prolonged absence from testing. No data suggests rapid mileage accumulation or extended standing periods that would raise immediate concern about dormant mechanical deterioration such as seized brakes, perished coolant hoses, or driveline dry-out. A prospective buyer should still focus inspection effort on areas the MOT record cannot fully evaluate. The April 2025 test did not record any brake, suspension, tyre, or corrosion advisories, which means the tester found no items approaching the fail threshold at that mileage, but wear items progress steadily between annual tests. Particular attention should be paid to rear brake discs and pads, as Mazda CX-5s of this generation are known to suffer binding rear calipers and uneven disc wear, especially given the higher-than-average urban mileage this vehicle is likely to have seen. Suspension bushes, coil spring condition, and front lower arm wear should also be examined physically, as MOT testers are not required to dismantle components. Tyre tread depth across the full circumference, condition of the exhaust system for corrosion at joints and mounting rubbers, and underbody inspection for any structural surface corrosion — particularly around wheel arches and subframe mounting points — round out a sensible pre-purchase check. Buying Score: 72/100. Risk Level: Low. The record is clean and current, but the unrecorded reason for the May 2024 failure warrants a brief written explanation from the seller, and a physical inspection remains advisable before purchase.