2012 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · NX12 KOW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in mechanical neglect and deferred repairs. While it passed its latest test in May 2026 at 76,412 miles, it failed the inspection just one day prior with six serious defects. These failures included structural tyre damage on both rear axles, exhaust emissions issues, and a failing windscreen wiper. The recurring faults suggest that the owner only performs the absolute minimum work required to pass an MOT rather than addressing developing mechanical wear as it appears. At 14 years old, the recorded 76,412 miles represents a low annual usage rate of approximately 5,400 miles per year. However, the data shows a recent spike in activity, with the vehicle covering 11,573 miles in the just sixteen months between April 2024 and May 2026. This low-mileage profile often leads to degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the persistent issues with perished suspension bushes and ball joint dust covers noted across the 2024 and 2025 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record consistently flags worn suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints dating back to 2023. The 2026 failure for an exhaust leak and poor lambda readings indicates that the exhaust system and oxygen sensors require immediate professional testing. Furthermore, the transition from slightly perished tyres in 2025 to structural separation in 2026 confirms that the tyres were being ignored until they reached a dangerous state.