2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DV14 FRP

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 22 December 2025 at 83,953 miles passed, but only after a failure on the same day at 83,593 miles for an incorrect headlamp aim, which was rectified within the same session. The overall trend is one of gradual wear accumulation rather than acute neglect. Front brake pads have been flagged as wearing thin in both the January 2025 and December 2025 tests, indicating a recurring consumable issue that has persisted across two consecutive test cycles. The auxiliary belt was noted as deteriorated in both December 2025 attempts, suggesting it was replaced or adjusted between the fail and pass on that date. Suspension components show a pattern of gradual degradation. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint had slight play in December 2025, a notable escalation from the December 2023 failure where the same joint was excessively worn and the offside front track rod end was worn to the extent of serious detachment risk. That earlier failure was severe, yet the subsequent January 2025 and December 2025 tests show no recurrence of track rod defects, suggesting replacement was carried out. The rear tyres have repeatedly appeared on the inner edge wear and cracking advisories, pointing to possible alignment issues or prolonged underinflation. The vehicle has covered approximately 6,996 miles per year over its twelve-year life, which is typical for its age. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. Between December 2023 at 71,639 miles and January 2025 at 77,945 miles, roughly 6,306 miles were covered in just over twelve months. The jump from January 2025 to December 2025 at 83,953 miles represents approximately 6,008 miles in eleven months, confirming steady, regular use. The record is clean and continuous, with no periods of prolonged inactivity that might raise concerns about seized components or perished rubber from standing. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering geometry. The repeated advisories on rear tyre inner edge wear and cracking suggest rear alignment may be out of specification, or the vehicle may have been habitually driven with low rear tyre pressures. The offside front lower ball joint play flagged in December 2025 warrants close examination, as does the condition of the track rod ends given the serious detachment risk identified in December 2023. Front brake pads and discs should be measured for remaining material, given the persistent advisories. The auxiliary belt, though addressed in December 2025, should be inspected for tension and condition to confirm the repair was substantive. Underbody corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the rear subframe, should be checked given the vehicle's age and the pattern of suspension component wear. The rear lamp circuit also merits a function test, as the registration plate lamp appeared on both December 2025 tests.