2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · FD14 MYV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 120,876 miles passed with only minor advisories regarding a repeater lens and a misting shock absorber, the previous year showed significant lapses in mechanical upkeep. The transition from a failure in October 2024 to a pass in 2025 indicates that the owner only addressed critical safety defects once they were flagged by the MOT tester. At 120,876 miles over twelve years, the CX-5 has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a family SUV of this age. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 6,600 miles driven between the October 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,100 miles recorded before the 2025 inspection. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for, which explains the accelerated wear observed on suspension and braking components. A buyer must scrutinise the lower suspension and braking systems due to a history of recurring failures. The 2023 failure highlighted critical wear in track rod ends and ball joints, while the 2024 record identified an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint. The braking system warrants particular attention; the 2024 test flagged low pads and worn discs all around, alongside a binding offside rear caliper and low brake fluid levels. These issues suggest the previous owner likely neglected routine inspections and fluid checks, allowing components to run until they reached the point of failure. The 2025 advisory for oil mist on the nearside rear shock absorber indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement. Given the previous issues with drop links and ball joints, a physical inspection of all rubber bushings and steering linkage components is essential to ensure no new play has developed since the last test. While the vehicle passed its latest inspection, the data reflects a vehicle that is maintained only when legally necessary to do so.