2016 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · OO12 ACS

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of neglected suspension-related components. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 75,532 miles passed, it carried multiple advisories regarding deteriorated track rod end dust covers and severely worn lower arm ball joint boots. These issues have appeared consistently since the 2023 and 2024 tests, indicating that the previous owner has deferred replacing preventative rubber components until they reached a state of advanced wear. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, moving from 39,699 miles in late 2020 to 75,532 miles in 2025. However, the low annual mileage does not correlate with proactive maintenance. For instance, the repeated flagging of tyres reaching the legal tread limit in 2019, 2022, and 2025 suggests that tyres are only replaced when they become a failure point during the annual inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring failure of lower arm ball joints and track rod boots indicates a high likelihood of future mechanical failure or steering play if these parts are not overhauled. Check for signs of play in the rear bushes, which the tester noted as worn in the two most recent consecutive tests. Given that the 2025 test flagged three tyres near the legal limit, verify the current tread depth and condition of all four tyres to ensure no immediate expenditure is required upon purchase.