2016 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · KM16 UEX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass on 12 June 2025 at 76,562 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving trajectory after a period of neglect in early June 2025. While the car failed three tests in a span of just eight days due to lighting aim issues and inspection obstructions, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed the identified mechanical faults to bring the car up to legal standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. Between the June 2024 test at 73,203 miles and the June 2025 test at 76,562 miles, the car covered 3,359 miles. This lower rate of accumulation suggests light use rather than heavy motorway commuting, which generally reduces the strain on drivetrain components and suspension bushings, though it can lead to component seizing. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the braking system and tyre quality given the history of failures. The June 2024 failure highlighted thin rear brake pads and multiple tyres with structural damage reaching the cords, suggesting that previous owners ignored basic consumable maintenance until forced action. Verify that the current tyres are free of sidewall cuts and that the rear brakes have sufficient life remaining. Additionally, the recurring offside front headlamp aim failures across both 2024 and 2025 suggest the mounting housing may be loose or the adjustment mechanism stripped, which should be checked to ensure it remains stable during driving.