2016 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · LT16 FMM

A clear pattern emerges across this CX-5's MOT history: every recorded test has resulted in a pass, yet brake component wear advisories have surfaced at three of the eight annual inspections, alternating between the front and rear axle. The most recent assessment on 16 March 2026 flagged both nearside and offside rear brake pads as wearing thin, following an advisory-free pass in March 2025 and front axle brake pad advisories in March 2024. No structural defects, corrosion concerns, suspension failures, or lighting or exhaust non-compliances have been recorded at any point, which suggests the chassis, underbody, and emissions components have remained within test thresholds throughout the vehicle's life. The absence of advisory items unrelated to braking, such as tyre condition or suspension wear, indicates the advisory pattern is specifically a friction material consumption story rather than a broader mechanical decline. Mileage accumulation across the recorded tests is broadly consistent with the vehicle's ten-year age, with annual mileage sitting around the nine to ten thousand mile mark based on the 98,059 total recorded against the 2016 registration date. There are no unusual gaps in the testing record that would suggest the vehicle was off the road for an extended period, and no sudden mileage jumps between consecutive tests that would indicate clocking or inconsistent use. This steady, moderate annual usage places the CX-5 in a typical band for its age and class, meaning consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and wiper blades will have experienced expected wear rates rather than accelerated degradation. The overall continuity of testing also reduces the risk of hidden corrosion developing through long periods of disuse. For a prospective buyer, the brake pad advisories warrant direct physical inspection rather than assumption. With rear pads flagged as thin in March 2026, an inspection should establish whether the pads have since been renewed and whether the rear brake discs have suffered associated wear, as worn pads left in service can score the disc surface and necessitate replacement rather than just pad renewal. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the rear corners under light braking and feel for judder through the brake pedal or steering wheel, which can point to disc runout or uneven wear. The nearside and offside front pad advisories from March 2024 suggest the front discs and pads should also be examined for wear depth and surface condition, with particular care taken to check for lip formation on the disc outer edge. Steering pull under braking, a soft or spongy pedal feel, or any warning light on the dashboard relating to the braking system would warrant further investigation before purchase. The 2020 advisories for tyre perishing on both rear tyres and an illuminated Tyre Pressure Monitoring System light are isolated entries in the record and have not reappeared in subsequent tests, suggesting those issues were addressed at the time. Nonetheless, a buyer should still inspect the current tyres for even tread wear across the axle, any cracking in the sidewall or tread grooves, and confirm the TPMS warning light is no longer active on the dashboard. Beyond these items, the test drive should focus on the suspension and steering behaviour typical of a ten-year-old crossover, paying particular attention to any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, wandering steering, or uneven tyre wear that could indicate worn bushes or drop links not yet severe enough to fail an MOT but worth noting as future service items given the mileage and recorded brake wear pattern.