2016 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · MF16 OFW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 27 July 2026 at 99,029 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the previous owner addressed the outstanding mechanical issues identified in the prior year. While the current status is clean, the history between 2023 and 2025 shows a period of escalating wear on the suspension and braking components that required intervention to maintain passing standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,900 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in data between July 2019 and July 2020, where the car covered only 29,428 miles in a year. Since 2020, the usage has stabilized at a steady rate of roughly 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year. This consistent usage profile explains the gradual degradation of rubber-based components and metal surfaces seen in the more recent test records. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The July 2025 test at 93,930 miles flagged severe deterioration of ball joint dust covers on the offside anti-roll bar and front suspension arms. While these were cleared in the latest test, the buyer must verify that no play has developed in the ball joints themselves. Additionally, the recurring pitting and scoring of the brake discs noted in 2024 and 2025 suggest the discs may have been refurbished rather than fully replaced, necessitating a check of their current thickness and surface quality to ensure they are not nearing their minimum operating limit.