2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · MA63 YTU

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 presents a broadly stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on the most recent MOT dated 1 August 2025 at 97,455 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a positive indicator. The preceding test in September 2024 at 96,014 miles flagged only minor advisories: slight play in the offside front outer track rod end ball joint and a handbrake adjustment requirement. Both are relatively low-cost, routine rectifications and neither reappeared as failures in the 2025 test, suggesting they were addressed. The overall pattern points to a vehicle that has been kept in generally sound mechanical order rather than one suffering from escalating, unresolved faults. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Travelling from 87,811 miles in August 2021 to 97,455 miles by August 2025 equates to roughly 2,400 miles per year over that four-year window, which is lower than the lifetime average of approximately 7,500 miles per year. This suggests the vehicle may have seen lighter, more local use in recent years or spent extended periods stationary. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded intervals that would raise concerns about mileage tampering or exceptionally hard use. Prospective buyers should still carry out a focused physical inspection, paying particular attention to the front suspension and braking components. The recurring advisory for front brake pads wearing thin, noted in both August 2021 and August 2022, indicates the vehicle has a history of consuming front friction material at a steady rate. While the 2025 test was clean, a visual check of pad thickness and disc condition remains prudent. The 2024 advisory for track rod end play, even if minor, warrants a check for any lingering steering vagueness or uneven tyre wear. Inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as the vehicle is now over thirteen years old. The handbrake adjustment flagged in 2024 should also be tested for adequate hold on a gradient, confirming the mechanism was properly corrected.