2011 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · OU61 XHM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward mechanical wear and deferred attention. The most recent test in September 2025 at 104,782 miles identified four separate advisories including an exhaust leak, a binding front brake, and multiple tyrerelated issues. While the car passed, the accumulation of these defects in the last two years suggests that the current owner is only addressing faults as they approach failure thresholds rather than performing preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 104,782 miles is entirely consistent with a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. The data shows a steady rate of use, with roughly 7,800 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to internal corrosion, but the age means that degradation of rubber components and seals is expected despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must focus their inspection on the suspension and braking systems. The offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has been flagged for play in 2021, 2022, and 2025, indicating a persistent issue that has not been rectified. The offside front service brake binding noted in 2025 requires a check for a seized caliper or worn sliders to prevent uneven wear. Additionally, the misting on the nearside rear shock absorbers noted in 2021 and 2022 should be inspected to determine if the seals are nearing total failure.