2015 Mazda 5 2.0L Petrol · YG15 OAS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive rather than proactive servicing. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 83,936 miles passed, it flagged thin front inner brake pads and minor headlamp oxidation. This follows a pattern established in August 2024 where front brake pads and discs were noted as worn. The recurring nature of brake component issues suggests the owner only addresses faults once they approach MOT failure thresholds rather than following a preventative service schedule for consumable friction materials. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,600 miles per year. There is a notable gap of roughly 5,500 miles between the August 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 7,200-mile interval between 2023 and 2024. This steady usage indicates typical domestic driving patterns, which generally protects the drivetrain, though the 2022 failure at 66,854 miles revealed a structural defect in the rear tyres that likely resulted from impact or aged material failure. A buyer must personally inspect the front braking system thoroughly, as the record shows repeated thin pads and worn discs across two consecutive years. The 2024 advisory also highlighted uneven tyre wear on both front corners, which often points to alignment issues or worn suspension bushes and dampers. Given the age of the Mazda, a physical inspection should also check for surface corrosion on the rear sills and exhaust members, as the MOT record does not explicitly detail structural integrity until a failure point is reached.