2008 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · LD58 WVO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred repairs regarding the suspension system. The most recent test in October 2025 at 123,706 miles passed with an advisory for front anti-roll bar ball joint play on both sides. This is a recurring issue, having been noted in both 2023 and 2022. While the car continues to pass, the repeated flagging of suspension components suggests they are only addressed when they approach failure rather than through preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 123,706 miles reflects an average usage of approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is entirely consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle. The data shows steady usage patterns, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. However, the brief gap in October 2024 where the vehicle failed just 55 miles after a previous test due to a structural failure in the nearside rear tyre and poor front tyre indicates a lack of basic pre-test inspections between annual checks. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and anti-roll bar assembly, as the history shows chronic wear in ball joints and bushes across four consecutive years. The 2023 advisory for thin rear brake pads indicates that braking components may also be neglected, and the 2024 tyre failure demonstrates that the owner often ignores consumables until they reach a point of safety failure. Given the age of this Mazda, the chassis should also be inspected for structural corrosion on the sills and mounting points, as these are not explicitly detailed in the records but are common for this model at this mileage.