2020 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · PL69 LSY

A clean MOT record across every recorded test indicates this Mazda CX-5 has demonstrated consistent roadworthiness throughout its life on the road, with no advisories, failures, or component flags appearing in the DVSA history. The most recent test on 23 June 2025 passed without a single defect noted, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean passes that stretches back to the vehicle's first MOT in January 2023. One anomaly worth noting is that a failure was logged on 17 January 2023, the same date as a pass, suggesting a minor item was identified and rectified in the same visit rather than representing a return to a garage for significant rectification work. The absence of any recurring advisories for suspension components, brake lines, corrosion, or exhaust concerns is particularly reassuring on a six-year-old crossover where typical wear items tend to surface by this stage. With 67,040 miles recorded on a 2020 vehicle, this CX-5 has covered around 11,173 miles annually, a figure that sits squarely within the typical usage envelope for its age and shows no signs of excessive short-journey wear or conversely prolonged standing periods. There are no concerning gaps in the MOT testing history and no erratic mileage jumps between tests, which suggests steady, regular use rather than sporadic heavy commuting or extended lay-ups that would accelerate rubber degradation, brake disc corrosion, or 12V battery deterioration. This kind of consistent mileage pattern generally supports even wear across the drivetrain and braking components, although it does mean the vehicle has now accumulated sufficient mileage for items such as rear brake discs and pads, plus suspension bushes, to be approaching the latter stages of their typical service life. For a prospective buyer, the lack of recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged in the MOT history to scrutinise, though a thorough pre-purchase inspection should still focus on the areas where this generation of CX-5 commonly develops wear beyond what MOT testing would necessarily pick up at the point of test. Pay particular attention on the test drive to the front suspension for any clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or lower control arm bushes; listen for a dull thud from the rear on rougher tarmac, which can point to trailing arm or rear bush wear. Steering should feel precise and free of vagueness around the straight-ahead, and any pulling to one side under steady braking would merit investigation of the brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear. Under braking, test from around 40 mph to a firm stop and feel for any pedal pulsation or judder through the steering wheel, which on a higher-mileage Mazda of this era typically indicates front disc warping rather than anything more serious, but is worth negotiating on price. Inspect the underside carefully for any signs of oil seepage from the rear main seal, around the oil filter housing, or from the transfer box given this model's four-wheel-drive system, as dampness in these areas is more visible on a ramp than from above. Finally, check that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after start-up, that the infotainment and reversing camera function reliably, and that the air conditioning delivers consistent cold output, as these electrical ancillaries are not covered by MOT testing but represent common failure points on used CX-5s and would be sensible negotiating points given the vehicle's six-year age.