2017 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · VO67 POV

This 2017 Mazda CX-5 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 31 October 2025 at 57,361 miles, passed but flagged two advisories: both nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers were severely deteriorated, and the rear tyres showed signs of perishing or cracking. These are not immediate failures, but they signal that basic suspension and tyre upkeep has been neglected in the short term. The trend is not clearly worsening or improving; it is stable but with emerging wear items that demand attention. The vehicle has covered 57,361 miles over roughly nine years, averaging approximately 6,373 miles per year. This is a low-to-typical annual mileage for its age, suggesting light or intermittent use rather than sustained daily commuting. The mileage progression is steady: 35,882 miles in October 2021, 39,294 in November 2022, 42,734 in October 2023, 46,878 in October 2024, and 57,361 in October 2025. That final year shows a notable jump of over 10,000 miles, which may indicate a change in ownership or usage pattern. No significant gaps appear in the annual testing record, so the history is reasonably complete. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and braking components during any in-person inspection. The 2022 test recorded worn suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides, and by 2025 the ball joint dust covers had deteriorated severely. Degraded covers allow ingress of dirt and moisture, accelerating wear on the joint itself and potentially leading to costly suspension repairs. The 2024 test noted front brake discs worn and pads approaching minimum thickness, so the condition of the front braking system should be verified. Rear tyre perishing flagged in 2025 warrants close examination of all four tyres for age-related cracking, particularly if the date codes suggest they are original or several years old. Given the low annual mileage, long periods of standing may have contributed to tyre deterioration and localised corrosion of brake components, both of which are common on lightly used vehicles.