Paint chipping on early models.
Inspect · Inspect panels for chips.

What the known faults on this Mazda CX-5 typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2019 Mazda CX-5 is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £670–£4,100 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Paint chipping on early models.
Inspect · Inspect panels for chips.
Infotainment (MZD Connect) lag and freezes.
Inspect · Test the screen responsiveness.
Water pump seepage.
Inspect · Inspect for coolant residue.
Minor carbon buildup on direct-injection Skyactiv engines.
Inspect · Watch for rough idle; ask about intake cleaning.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.