2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · NJ13 VNE

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 July 2025 at 121,595 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 10 May 2024 at 120,510 miles also passed without advisories, and the record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults across the entire available history. This is a vehicle that has consistently met the UK roadworthiness standard, suggesting attentive ownership and no unresolved deterioration in core systems such as brakes, suspension, steering, or emissions. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,353 miles per year. Between the March 2022 test at 104,113 miles and the April 2023 test at 113,864 miles, the car covered 9,751 miles in approximately 13 months, which sits comfortably within normal annual usage. The gap between April 2023 and May 2024 shows 6,646 miles added over 13 months, indicating a slight reduction in use during that period. The most recent interval, from May 2024 to July 2025, records just 1,085 miles over 14 months, pointing to very light recent use or possible periods of standing. No anomalous jumps or suspiciously low accumulation appear in the data. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. The underbody and sills deserve close attention for corrosion, particularly around the rear arches and subframes where the CX-5 is known to develop surface and structural rust over time. Suspension components including front lower arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and anti-roll bar links should be checked for play, as these deteriorate with age regardless of mileage. The braking system warrants inspection for uneven disc wear, binding calipers, and deteriorated flexible hoses, especially given the low recent mileage, which can cause sticking and corrosion from infrequent use. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion at joints and mounting points, and the engine should be cold-started to assess timing chain tensioner noise and any signs of oil weeping from the valve cover or rear main seal. Tyre condition and date codes should be verified, as older rubber can pass a tread depth check while being dangerously perished.