2019 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · T17 NAL

A CX-5 of this vintage presenting 111,891 miles with a clear MOT trend shows generally sound roadworthiness, though the documented advisory history points to a clear wear pattern at the front braking and steering end. The 2026-04-10 test was a clean pass with no advisories, matching the previous year, and there is no evidence of structural corrosion, fluid leaks, suspension failure, or lighting defects across any of the recorded tests. The only outright failure recorded was on 2024-04-13 for a non-functional front windscreen washer, which was remedied and the vehicle passed on the same date, so it does not represent any ongoing mechanical concern. The advisory items that have appeared front brake pad wear in 2024 and pitted rear brake discs in 2023 are entirely consistent with a high-mileage SUV and suggest consumable components have been approaching but not yet crossing service thresholds. With approximately 15,984 miles per year averaged over seven years, this CX-5 is firmly in the high-mileage category for its age, and that figure is corroborated by the progressive wear items logged on the brake and tyre inspections. There are no significant gaps between annual tests, indicating continuous use rather than extended periods off the road, which is positive for components such as brake hydraulics, tyres, and drivetrain seals that suffer when a vehicle stands idle. This level of annual mileage typically accelerates wear on suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, top mounts, clutch assemblies (if manual), and dual-mass flywheels, even when no defects have yet been formally recorded. It also means that service intervals for engine oil, transmission fluid, and spark plugs (if petrol) will have been reached far more frequently than for a low-mileage equivalent. Given the front brake pad advisory recorded in 2024, a prospective buyer should physically inspect the remaining pad material and disc thickness through the wheel, as the pads could now be at the point of replacement depending on driving style since that test. Likewise, the rear discs flagged as pitted or scored in 2023 should be examined for lipping, hot spots, or any judder under braking, as pitted surfaces can worsen and eventually require replacement rather than just refurbishment. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven roads, which would indicate worn top mounts, drop links, or wishbone bushes typical of a CX-5 at this mileage, and pay attention to any steering vagueness, knocking on full lock, or uneven tyre wear that points to perished bushes. The offside front tyre edge wear advisory from 2024 is worth checking directly, as inner or outer shoulder wear can suggest suspension geometry issues, camber misalignment, or simply worn components such as strut top mounts that are common on higher-mileage examples. Apply the parking brake on a slope to confirm the handbrake holds without creeping, given the disc-based rear brake arrangement, and verify that the rear caliper sliders are free, since seized rear calipers are a known wear item on Mazda products of this generation. Finally, with continuous high annual mileage, request evidence of recent timing chain or belt service (if applicable to the engine variant), coolant renewal, and transmission fluid change, as these are the areas where deferred maintenance most commonly surfaces on a well-used SUV even when the MOT record remains unblemished.