2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · DY14 HSJ

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 presents a stable and recently improving maintenance profile. The most recent test on 17 September 2025 at 127,783 miles passed with zero defects recorded, a clean sheet that marks a notable step up from the advisory-heavy records of previous years. This suggests the last keeper addressed the accumulating wear items rather than ignoring them. The overall trend is therefore one of resolution rather than deterioration, though a clean pass today does not guarantee underlying components will not require attention soon given the vehicle's age and mileage. At roughly 12 years old with 127,783 recorded miles, the annual average sits at approximately 10,649 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV of this generation. The mileage progression is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between test dates. The 12,402-mile jump between September 2024 and September 2025 is the largest single-year increase in the record, yet it remains within normal parameters and does not suggest sustained high-mileage neglect. The recurring theme across the MOT history is gradual wear to rear braking components and suspension bushes, both of which appear to have been addressed ahead of the 2025 test. In the September 2024 test at 115,381 miles, the tester flagged worn and pitted nearside rear brake discs along with thin rear pads on both sides. Front brake discs and pads were noted as worn in the October 2021 test at 97,432 miles, indicating the vehicle has needed brake attention at both axles over its life. Front lower suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in both the August 2023 test at 107,628 miles and the October 2021 test at 97,432 miles, suggesting these components deteriorated gradually and were likely replaced before the 2025 pass. A buyer should still inspect the rear brake discs and pads in person, as the September 2024 advisory was only nine months before the clean 2025 test, meaning replacement may have been recent and the bedding-in period incomplete. The front suspension bushes deserve a close visual check for fresh rubber and no perishing, confirming the work was done to a decent standard rather than deferred. Rear tyre condition appeared as a recurring advisory in 2021, 2022, and 2023, with cracking, perishing, and edge wear noted, so the current tyres should be examined for date codes, sidewall condition, and uneven wear patterns that might hint at alignment or suspension geometry issues beneath the surface.