2022 MG 5 Excite Electricity · OV22 CEK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from clean records to emerging component wear. The most recent test in October 2025 at 84,190 miles flagged light misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers. This development follows a period of clean passes in late 2024, indicating that the suspension is now beginning to show signs of fatigue consistent with the high usage levels. The mileage profile is significant for a four-year-old vehicle, averaging 21,000 miles per annum. Data shows a sharp increase in usage between March 2024 (33,697 miles) and April 2025 (71,167 miles), where nearly 38,000 miles were covered in just fourteen months. This rapid accumulation suggests consistent motorway driving, which accelerates the degradation of consumable items and suspension components compared to lower-mileage city cars. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension to determine if the misting recorded in October 2025 has progressed to a leak requiring immediate replacement. The March 2025 test at 70,175 miles also revealed front tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges, which often points to alignment issues or worn bushes. Given the high mileage, the condition of the brake discs, suspension bushings, and drivetrain components should be thoroughly checked to ensure the heavy usage has not caused premature mechanical failure.