2013 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · LT63 ACX

The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following a successful test on 27 August 2025 at 93,434 miles. The maintenance trend shows a recent period of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent result indicates the vehicle is roadworthy, the failure recorded just five days prior on 22 August 2025 at 93,419 miles suggests that significant suspension components required immediate attention. This failure involved a worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and fractured coil springs on both the nearside and offside rear. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,187 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 78,168 miles in August 2023 to 86,836 miles in September 2024, and finally 93,434 miles in August 2025. This pattern suggests regular, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity or excessive heavy-duty driving. The data provides a clear chronological view of the vehicle's mechanical history over the last two years. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and steering systems during a physical inspection. The MOT history shows a recurring issue with the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, which was flagged with slight play in September 2024 and caused a failure in August 2025. Additionally, the steering rack inner joint was flagged in August 2023. Although these faults were ostensibly rectified to achieve the passing grade in August 2025, the repetition of suspension-related defects warrants a thorough check for any remaining play or noise from the undercarriage. The recent replacement of both rear coil springs also indicates that the suspension components are reaching the end of their service life due to age and fatigue. While the 2025 pass suggests these specific repairs were completed, the buyer should inspect the condition of all other suspension bushes and dampers to ensure no further degradation is present. The lack of recorded corrosion or brake-related advisories in this specific history is a positive sign, but the mechanical focus must remain on the steering and suspension assembly.