2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0L Petrol · FL64 HHS

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deteriorating suspension-related rubber components. The most recent test in February 2026 at 113,924 miles identified severely deteriorated dust covers on both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints. This follows an advisory from February 2025 regarding a damaged track rod end ball joint dust cover. While the car has passed its tests, the increasing frequency of rubber component failures suggests that the front suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year, which is typical for a family SUV like this Mazda CX-5. There is a notable surge in usage between September 2017 and September 2018, where the odometer covered over 18,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the accumulation has stabilized to a more regular rate of roughly 6,000 to 7,000 miles annually. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent degradation of rubber seals. A buyer must perform a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry and steering components. The recurring history of failing ball joint dust covers and track rod ends indicates that the buyer should check for play in the ball joints and grease leakage from the boots. The 2023 record of thin brake pads suggests that consumable maintenance is addressed reactively, so the current pad thickness should be verified. Additionally, given the installation of lower undertrays and outer sill covers in 2020, a physical inspection of the sills is necessary to ensure no hidden corrosion is being masked beneath these protective covers.