2022 Mazda CX-5 Sport Black Edition 2.0L Petrol · ST22 UUF

A pattern of all four tyres and the rear brake pads reaching the end of their service life within a single test cycle dominates this Mazda's recent roadworthiness record, suggesting that the consumables have been worked hard and may soon require a complete renewal. The 2026-07-10 test resulted in a pass, but it carried advisories for both front and both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge, alongside rear brake pads noted as wearing thin. The prior test on 2025-07-17 passed cleanly with no advisories, though on the same date a PRS failure was recorded for the windscreen washer providing insufficient washer liquid, a straightforward fluid top-up item that was evidently resolved. There are no corrosion advisories, no suspension or exhaust flags, and no structural concerns in the recorded history, so aside from the tyre and brake wear pattern, the mechanical story is one of broadly stable roadworthiness with a one-off minor failure. Against an age of roughly four years, the recorded mileage of 64,366 equates to an annual accumulation of around 16,000 miles, which sits well above the typical private-car average and points to a working life of sustained long-distance or motorway driving. The MOT interval from 2025 to 2026 reflects approximately 12 months of continuous use, and the annual mileage alone means that braking components, tyres and under-bonnet wear items are consuming their service life at an accelerated rate. Higher mileage of this nature generally accelerates wear on friction materials, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links and drivetrain mounts, even where no specific defects have yet been flagged, and buyers should expect nearer to the end of the original service interval on items such as brake fluid, spark plugs and cabin filters. Given that all four tyres were flagged at or close to the legal limit at the most recent test, an immediate inspection budget for a full set of replacement tyres should be anticipated, particularly if the existing rubber has continued to be used since the test. Edge wear on both axles is worth examining closely on a viewing, as uneven shoulder wear can indicate misalignment of the tracking or camber settings, and it is sensible to check the wheel rims for kerbing damage and to verify that the steering wheel sits centrally with no pull to either side under braking or at speed. The rear brake pads were also noted as thin, so a visual check of pad material thickness through the wheels, combined with a test-drive listen for any metallic scraping or squeal from the rear axle, is advisable; binding rear calipers can manifest as a dragging sensation, uneven pad wear across the same axle, or a handbrake that fails to release cleanly. No advisories were raised for the front brakes, discs, or flexible brake hoses on this test, but the higher annual mileage makes a precautionary check of brake fluid age and any seepage around caliper seals worthwhile. Beyond the flagged items, the absence of any advisories relating to suspension components, coil springs, steering rack gaiters, driveshaft gaiters, or exhaust corrosion over multiple tests is a neutral to mildly reassuring data point, though it does not eliminate the need for a physical inspection of the underbody. On a test drive, listen for clonking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven roads, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar drop links or bottom wishbone bushes, both known wear items on higher-mileage SUVs of this age. Listen also for any knocking from the rear under load, check for uneven tyre wear across the axle rather than just at the edges, and confirm that the Mazda's auto gearbox or manual transmission, depending on specification, shifts smoothly with no flare, judder, or hesitation on kickdown. A thorough underbody examination for early surface corrosion on subframe and suspension arms, while the vehicle is on a ramp, would round out a sensible pre-purchase check given the working history indicated by the mileage and consumable wear pattern.