2007 Mazda 5 2.0L Diesel · OE07 ACJ

The vehicle in question has passed its most recent MOT test in December 2022, at 130,982 miles. However, the test revealed several issues indicative of a worsening maintenance trend. The nearside front coil spring, offside rear coil spring, and nearside rear coil spring were all corroded, while the nearside rear exhaust had a minor leak. Furthermore, the central rear subframe mounting was corroded, and the offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot was severely deteriorated. These findings suggest that the vehicle's structural integrity and mechanical components are at risk due to neglect or inadequate maintenance. The vehicle's mileage pattern is typical for its age, with approximately 6,894 miles per year. However, there is a notable gap in the records between 2011 and 2014, with no entries between 53,566 miles and 83,253 miles. This suggests that the vehicle may have been stationary for an extended period or used infrequently during this time. Conversely, the rapid accumulation of mileage between 2014 and 2022 may indicate more frequent use, which could exacerbate existing issues. The lack of maintenance records during this period is concerning, as it may have allowed problems to develop undetected. Buyers should exercise caution when inspecting this vehicle, particularly with regards to its suspension and braking systems. The corroded coil springs and deteriorated drive shaft joint constant velocity boot are indicative of neglect or inadequate maintenance. The vehicle's exhaust system also requires attention, given the minor leak and corroded subframe mounting. Additionally, buyers should inspect the brake pads and discs, as well as the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint, which have been flagged as excessively worn in previous tests. The vehicle's structural integrity is also at risk due to corrosion, so buyers should inspect the condition of the subframe and other metal components.