2021 Mazda CX-5 SE-L 2.0L Petrol · SL21 VFW

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 SE-L presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 26 November 2025 at 68,702 miles passed with zero defects, and the full record back to December 2023 shows no failures for mechanical or structural faults. The maintenance trend is stable, with no recurring defects or emerging patterns of deterioration. Two consecutive test entries on 25 and 26 November 2025, both at the identical mileage of 68,702, suggest a retest following a minor initial failure that was promptly rectified, a common and unremarkable occurrence. The mileage accumulation warrants closer scrutiny. Between the December 2023 pass at 46,405 miles and the December 2024 pass at 56,958 miles, the vehicle covered 10,553 miles in twelve months. That figure then rose to 11,744 miles in the following eleven months leading to November 2025, confirming a consistently high annual rate of roughly 13,740 miles per year. This is well above the typical UK average of 8,000 to 10,000 miles annually for a vehicle of this age. The steady and substantial yearly accumulation points to sustained motorway or long-distance driving rather than prolonged periods of inactivity, which in turn implies consistent mechanical use rather than the corrosion and seizure risks associated with vehicles left standing. Despite the clean MOT record, the high mileage demands a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should examine the front and rear suspension components, including drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, and coil springs, as these deteriorate faster under sustained high-mileage use. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear, and the condition of the exhaust system, particularly the DPF and catalytic converter, should be verified given the likelihood of repeated long-distance runs. Tyre condition and age should be checked, as high-mileage vehicles frequently require replacements that may not trigger an MOT advisory until tread depth drops below the 1.6mm threshold. The bodywork and understructure deserve equal attention. Inspect the sills, wheel arches, and subframes for corrosion, especially if the vehicle has been used extensively on salted winter roads. Check for uneven tyre wear that could indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues not yet severe enough to fail an MOT. The clean record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for a hands-on assessment of a vehicle that has worked hard across nearly 69,000 miles in just over five years.