2018 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · LT18 XMC

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 16 March 2026 at 73,051 miles, so the current test is only three months old. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than resolving or worsening. The most recent test passed, but the tester flagged perishing on both rear tyres and noted child-seat obstructions preventing full inspection of the rear adult belts. These are minor advisories, yet the recurring appearance of perishing and cracking on tyres across multiple years suggests rubber deterioration is a persistent issue on this car rather than a one-off event. The mileage progression is consistent with light-to-moderate use. Between the April 2024 test at 60,035 miles and the March 2026 test at 73,051 miles, the car covered roughly 13,000 miles in just under two years, which aligns with the typical annual figure of around 9,000 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record. The data is clean and continuous, indicating regular annual testing without long periods off the road. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and front-end components. The April 2024 failure revealed a cluster of front brake issues: worn and pitted front discs, thin inner pads on the offside, significant imbalance across the axle, and fluctuating service brake effort on both sides. Although the subsequent tests passed, these faults point to a period of heavy wear that may have required disc and pad replacement. A test drive should assess pedal feel, pulling, and any vibration under braking to confirm the repairs are holding. The repeated tyre advisories, including perishing, cracking, and a nail puncture in 2024, warrant close scrutiny of all four tyres and the spare. Check the date codes and sidewall condition carefully. The child-seat belt restrictions appearing in 2024 and 2026 are not mechanical faults, but they limit confidence in the rear seatbelt condition. Remove the child seats and inspect the webbing, buckles, and retractors before purchase.