Mazda CX5 diesel 63 plate no service history

TheJP

Hi all, hoping some of you can offer advice or experience.

I am looking at buying a Mazda CX5 2013 2.2 SKYACTIV-D Sport Nav 4WD with 132k miles, the dealer cannot evidence service history. There are no advisories on the recent MOT (October 2025). The price is £2590, the car looks in great condition inside and out with no warning signs on the dash. The listing states 4 new tyres and a recent service and MOT.

Anyone got any experience with this car and what should my approach be regarding what to look for/what type of price to offer if i proceed. I have not yet viewed it.

The seller is going to send over the VIN so i can check via Mazda regarding any digital evidence of history.

Thanks

facade

General consensus (not personal experience) is that the petrol is a better engine choice.

Have a read here https://www.mazda6club.com/threads/things-to-know-before-buying-skyactiv-2-2d-issues-and-or-potential-problems.445589/

Have a look through previous MOTs for evidence of corrosion (Mazdas have a reputation for rusting underneath)

The 4 brand new tyres would worry me (I'm nasty & cynical- you don't fit brand new tyres to sell a car, unless they failed the MOT), if the 4wd coupling unit on the rear diff is faulty it will cause terrific tyre wear, listen for squeals from the tyres and odd noises from underneath when taking tight turns slowly.

You won't get much of any car with a full MOT for £2500 tbh.

TheJP

facade said:

General consensus (not personal experience) is that the petrol is a better engine choice.

Have a read here https://www.mazda6club.com/threads/things-to-know-before-buying-skyactiv-2-2d-issues-and-or-potential-problems.445589/

Have a look through previous MOTs for evidence of corrosion (Mazdas have a reputation for rusting underneath)

The 4 brand new tyres would worry me (I'm nasty & cynical- you don't fit brand new tyres to sell a car, unless they failed the MOT), if the 4wd coupling unit on the rear diff is faulty it will cause terrific tyre wear, listen for squeals from the tyres and odd noises from underneath when taking tight turns slowly.

You won't get much of any car with a full MOT for £2500 tbh.

Thanks for this, insightful. Just heard back that it’s sold! 

facade

Never mind, plenty about on autotrader, notice the petrols are a lot more money.

paul_c123

Avoid Mazda 2.2 diesel.

forgotmyname

Skyactive diesels are not the best.  If the petrols do not suit your needs choose another brand unless you
have the tools and space to do your own repairs and can live with the car being off the road for a weekend
or longer.

knightstyle

DD bought one new and had it 7 years before the engine finally blew up terminally!  In that time it had 8 new turbos and many other parts replaced. AVOID the CX5 diesel.

henry24

How many miles are people doing before getting these problems, I had 2 with the 2.2 engine did 167000 in one and 130000 in the other without any problems 

TheJP

Thanks all, what about the Mazda 6 estate. Is that the same engine/issues?