2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · SL13 FPZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the mechanical history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 92,095 miles passed, it followed a failure just three days prior due to a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and parking brake travel. The recurring nature of suspension and brake issues across multiple years suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical faults once they reached the point of failing an annual test. At 92,095 miles, this thirteen-year-old CX-5 has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages. However, the data shows a significant spike in usage between January 2025 and January 2026, where the vehicle covered 15,210 miles in a single year. This sudden increase in mileage likely accelerated the degradation of consumable components, as evidenced by the progression from a worn bush advisory in 2024 to multiple failures in the following high-mileage period. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the offside front lower suspension arm ball joints and bushes have appeared repeatedly since 2024. The tester also flagged excessive parking brake travel in two consecutive tests during early 2026, indicating the mechanism is reaching its limit and may require adjustment or replacement to operate effectively. Given the history of thin brake pads and perished tyres, the current state of the entire braking system and the rubber components of the suspension should be physically verified in person to ensure they have not been neglected since the last pass.