2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · AY63 XEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 122,010 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged three tyres worn to the legal limit with uneven edges. This suggests that while the vehicle is mechanically operational, the previous owner has deferred replacing consumables until they reached critical levels. The transition from a clean 2023 record to multiple tyre-related advisories shows a recent decline in preventative attention. At 122,010 miles over 12 years, this CX-5 averages approximately 10,000 miles per year, which aligns perfectly with typical UK usage for a family SUV. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation between the December 2022 test at 94,187 miles and the December 2023 test at 116,068 miles, covering over 22,000 miles in a single year. This high-intensity period puts significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension components, explaining why the vehicle began showing mechanical wear shortly thereafter despite its age-related longevity. A buyer must scrutinize the front suspension geometry closely, as the history reveals recurring failures in this area. The December 2023 failure due to a worn track rod end and a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint follows advisories for worn arm bushes dating back to 2021. These repeated faults suggest the front-end components are reaching the end of their service life. An inspection should check for play in the ball joints and condition of the rubber bushings to ensure the repairs made in 2023 were thorough and not merely temporary fixes.