2023 Mazda CX-5 Exclusive-Line D Auto 2.1L Diesel · K8 BAP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent history reveals a significant lapse in maintenance followed by reactive repairs. While it passed its MOT in May 2025 at 82,503 miles, it suffered a major failure just four miles prior due to multiple critical faults. These included a fractured offside rear coil spring, an ABS fault, engine management light issues, and electronic parking brake malfunctions. The fact that these serious electronic and suspension failures were rectified within a single day suggests the owner only addressed defects when forced by the testing process, rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in the records between June 2023 (28,371 miles) and May 2024 (68,733 miles), where the car covered over 40,000 miles in a single year. However, usage scaled back significantly to roughly 13,700 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This lower annual mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain components, though the sudden burst of high use in 2023 likely accelerated the wear on the tyres and brakes noted in that period. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the electronic systems, specifically the ABS and electronic parking brake, as these were flagged during the 2025 failure. These Mercedes components can be expensive to rectify if sensors or modules are failing. The braking system shows a trend of wear, with front discs flagged in both 2022 and 2025, and thin pads noted in 2023. Given the history of a fractured spring and perished tyres in 2023, the entire suspension geometry should be checked for signs of stress or uneven wear to ensure the previous failures did not cause secondary damage to related components.