2013 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · YP63 EDX

The 2013 Mazda CX-5 presents a stable but gradually deteriorating maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 17 June 2025 at 73,570 miles passed, yet the tester flagged an offside rear tyre showing cracking or perishing. This is the third consecutive test where tyre condition has drawn attention. In June 2024 at 65,910 miles, the offside rear outer tyre was noted for the same cracking or perishing defect, and the front suspension arm rear bushes were worn, though not to the point of excessive movement. The June 2023 test at 58,980 miles was entirely clean. Tyre degradation appearing across multiple years suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary or has been parked outdoors, accelerating sidewall perishing. The suspension bush wear flagged in 2024 remains a concern that may have progressed without a recorded retest of that specific component. The mileage pattern tells a clear story of light use with a notable gap. Between June 2023 at 58,980 miles and June 2024 at 65,910 miles, the vehicle covered 6,930 miles in twelve months. Then, between June 2024 and June 2025, it added just 7,660 miles. Over the full thirteen-year span, the average sits at roughly 5,659 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The record shows no gaps in annual testing, and the mileage progression is consistent with a lightly used vehicle, possibly one that has seen periods of prolonged standing. Low mileage alone does not guarantee sound mechanical condition. Extended periods of inactivity can cause brake disc surface corrosion, seized caliper slide pins, dried-out rubber bushes, and perished tyre sidewalls, all of which are visible in this vehicle's history. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension bushes in person, particularly the front arm rear bushes flagged as worn in June 2024. After two years and an additional 7,660 miles, those bushes may have deteriorated further, potentially causing clunking over uneven surfaces or vague steering response. The offside rear tyre should be closely examined for deep sidewall cracking, which constitutes a structural failure risk at speed, not merely a cosmetic issue. Given the low annual mileage and the recurring tyre perishing, all four tyres should be checked for date codes. Tyres older than six years, regardless of remaining tread depth, warrant replacement. The braking system deserves attention too. Light use vehicles frequently suffer from binding calipers and uneven disc corrosion, which may not always trigger an MOT failure but will affect braking efficiency and pad wear. A road test over varied surfaces will reveal any suspension knocking or brake drag that static inspection might miss.