2019 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · SL19 XKB

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT on 21 April 2026 at 25,002 miles. The vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged five distinct advisories, indicating a worsening trend compared to the clean bills of health recorded between January 2023 and April 2024. Both rear shock absorbers are now showing light oil misting, a condition that typically precedes damper failure and compromised damping efficiency. Front brake pads are wearing thin, and both rear tyres display cracking or perishing, suggesting the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary or exposed to UV degradation. These are not catastrophic failures, but they signal that the car has entered a phase where deferred consumable replacement is catching up. The mileage profile is notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,572 miles per year. Between the January 2023 test at 4,574 miles and the April 2024 test at 6,969 miles, the car covered approximately 2,395 miles in over twelve months. The jump from 6,969 miles in April 2024 to 15,276 miles in April 2025 represents a sharp acceleration to 8,307 miles in a single year, followed by another significant leap to 25,002 miles by April 2026, adding 9,726 miles in roughly twelve months. This pattern suggests the vehicle transitioned from prolonged light use or storage into a period of sustained, heavier driving. Such a shift can place sudden demands on components that deteriorated during inactivity, particularly rubber bushes, seals, and tyres, which aligns with the perishing noted in the 2025 and 2026 records. A buyer inspecting this CX-5 in person should focus on the rear suspension and braking system. The oil misting on both rear shock absorbers warrants close examination for weeping seals and reduced damping performance over uneven surfaces. Have a technician check the rear calipers for binding and measure the thickness of the rear brake discs, as uneven wear often accompanies caliper drag. The cracking on both rear tyres raises questions about age-related sidewall degradation, so verify the date codes on all four tyres and budget for replacement if they are original or older than five years. Inspect the subframe, sills, and wheel arches for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle stood for long periods before its recent high-mileage phase. The front brake pads flagged as wearing thin in April 2026 may already require replacement if the intervening mileage has been substantial. This is a mechanically sound vehicle with a solid structural record, but the accumulating advisories point to a car that needs attentive, immediate consumable work rather than neglect of core mechanical systems.