Is a 2021 Mazda CX-5 a good used buy?
Asked by Aniket
I’m considering a used 2021 Mazda CX-5 with 50,000km. It was serviced at 10,000, 20,000 and 30,000km, but no other service since then. There’s been no oil change recorded either. What could be the risks, and what usually goes wrong with such cars?
Answered by CarsGuide
1 Nov 2024Proper maintenance is overlooked by many car owners, and it’s a real problem. Modern engines work very hard and have lots of intricate oilways and mechanical clearances that simply won’t tolerate dirty oil. On paper, the car you’re looking at hasn’t had clean oil or a filter change in 20,000km and that’s an awfully long time between drinks. In fact, it’s enough to perhaps give Mazda cause to void any new-car warranty remaining on it, should something mechanical go wrong.
Your best option would be to find another CX-5 with the options and in the colour you want, but with an up to date and complete service record. That’s the best way to prevent any major disasters down the track. The good news is the CX-5 was a popular model, so there should be lots to choose from.
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