2020 Mazda CX-5 Sport D Auto 2.2L Diesel · LD05 ADD

The CX-5's MOT history presents a broadly positive roadworthiness record, with four clean passes between 2023 and early 2025 and a fifth test on 11 March 2026 that ultimately passed once a dangerous defect was addressed. The single recorded failure is tyre-related rather than mechanical, specifically an offside rear tyre suffering structural separation with a dangerous defect classification under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii). Both front inner tyres were also flagged on the same date as being worn close to the legal limit and on edge. Aside from these tyre concerns, there is no recorded history of brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, or structural advisories across five tests, and the test trend from late 2023 through to March 2026 does not show a pattern of progressive deterioration in any component area. Mileage accumulation appears typical for the vehicle's age, with 65,052 miles recorded over approximately six years equating to an annual average of around 10,842 miles. This sits broadly within expected parameters for a family SUV of this vintage, suggesting regular rather than exceptional use, and there are no extended gaps in the testing record that would imply long periods off the road. At this annual mileage, the mechanical wear pattern would normally centre on consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and routine service items rather than major drivetrain or suspension component failure. The first MOT would not have been due until 2023, and the consistent yearly testing thereafter from 2023 onwards through to March 2026 indicates the vehicle has remained in continuous use. Given the tyre-related defects recorded at the most recent test, particular attention should be paid to the condition of all four tyres on inspection, not just those flagged. The front inner edge wear noted on both nearside and offside tyres can indicate either incorrect wheel alignment, typically camber issues, or worn suspension components such as strut top bearings, wishbone bushes, or drop links that allow geometry to shift. A test drive should include firm braking from speed to check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel, or pedal pulsation that might suggest warped brake discs alongside uneven tyre wear. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn front suspension bushes or anti-roll bar drop links would also accelerate inner shoulder tyre wear. The rear tyre failure caused by structural separation is worth probing directly with the seller, as a single instance may simply reflect impact damage or age-related deterioration, but it warrants confirmation that all tyres currently fitted are within date and free from bulges or sidewall damage. No advisories have been recorded for brake pipe corrosion, underbody or subframe rust, oil leaks, or exhaust integrity, which for a six-year-old diesel Mazda is a relatively clean structural outcome. However, given the diesel powertrain and the recorded mileage, a thorough inspection should still include a cold-start observation for excessive smoke, a check of the diesel particulate filter warning light on the dashboard, and a listen for any timing chain rattle on initial start-up, as these are common wear points on higher-mileage Mazda Skyactiv-D engines that would not appear in MOT data. The vehicle should be road-tested with the transmission in both manual and automatic modes to confirm smooth changes, and the all-wheel-drive system, if functional, verified by light traction testing on a loose surface. Overall, the MOT record itself indicates a vehicle that has remained structurally compliant, with the only outstanding mechanical concern being tyre wear patterns that warrant a closer look at suspension geometry.