2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DY14 HSF

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 holds a valid MOT issued on 15 May 2026 at 117,384 miles, just over one month ago. Despite the current pass, the maintenance trend presents a mixed and cautionary picture. The most recent test recorded multiple advisories, including worn and pitted rear brake discs, corroded and weakened rear brake back plates, and worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes on both sides. These are not new failures, but rather recurring wear items that have persisted or returned. The vehicle failed its May 2025 test on serious safety-critical defects, including fractured rear coil springs and a worn track rod end ball joint at serious risk of detachment, indicating a period of neglect. While those specific items were rectified to gain a pass later that day, the underlying pattern suggests a cycle of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 9,782 miles per year. The recorded intervals show 108,441 miles in May 2025, 103,138 miles in May 2024, and 117,384 miles by May 2026, indicating steady annual accumulation without suspicious gaps or sudden spikes. The data set is reasonably complete with consecutive annual tests, providing a reliable chronological record of the vehicle's condition. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear suspension and braking assembly during any physical inspection. The repeated advisories and past failures involving rear suspension arm bushes, fractured coil springs, and corroded back plates point to an area of chronic vulnerability. Check the rear lower suspension arms for play, inspect the coil springs for any signs of cracking or fracture, and examine the rear brake discs, back plates, and calipers for scoring, corrosion, and binding. The May 2025 failure for a binding nearside front brake and a corroded front brake pipe also warrants a thorough inspection of the entire braking system, including pipework for corrosion and caliper operation. Uneven tyre wear on the inner edges of both front tyres, noted in 2024 and 2025, suggests possible tracking or suspension geometry issues that may have recurred. A pre-purchase inspection should include a road test to confirm brake operation and a detailed underbody examination for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake line routes.