2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport 2.0L Petrol · SF71 WGV

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 Sport presents a stable and improving maintenance picture as of its most recent test. The March 2026 MOT at 62,802 miles passed cleanly with zero defects recorded, a notable turnaround from the failures and advisories logged in previous years. This suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate safety concerns promptly, though the underlying pattern of wear warrants closer scrutiny. The vehicle has covered 62,802 miles over roughly five years, averaging approximately 12,560 miles annually. This is a high annual mileage for a vehicle of this age, indicating sustained, regular use rather than long periods of dormancy. The MOT record shows a gap of nearly nine months between the October 2024 test at 45,748 miles and the March 2025 test at 54,048 miles, during which the car covered 8,300 miles. A further 8,749 miles were added in the twelve months leading to the March 2026 test, confirming a consistent and demanding usage pattern that accelerates wear on consumable components. The 2025 failure exposed multiple simultaneous defects that point to deferred upkeep. Both front and rear brake discs were flagged for corrosion and wear, while the rear tyres exhibited structural failure and tread wear below 3mm. The fact that both axles showed tyre wear simultaneously suggests the vehicle was driven with underinflation or misalignment for a sustained period. The clean 2026 result confirms these items were replaced, but a prospective buyer should still inspect the current brake discs and pads for even wear, and verify the tyre dates and condition. Given the corrosion noted on all four brake discs in March 2025, it would be prudent to examine the underside, subframes, and suspension mounting points for any signs of accelerated corrosion, particularly on the rear trailing arms and anti-roll bar linkages common to this generation. The high mileage also places suspension bushes, drop links, and coil springs under greater scrutiny; listen for clunking over rough surfaces and check for uneven tyre wear that could indicate alignment drift or worn track rod ends.