2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · GU14 PJV

The 2014 Mazda CX-5 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 7 August 2025 at 120,872 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround from the October 2022 test cycle, where the vehicle failed on four separate items at 90,872 miles before passing the same day on retest. The rear braking system was the primary area of concern across multiple years, but the absence of any advisories or failures in both the October 2023 and August 2025 tests indicates those issues have been properly addressed and have not recurred. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the October 2022 test at 90,872 miles and the October 2023 test at 103,611 miles, the vehicle covered 12,739 miles in roughly twelve months. The following year saw a slightly lower increment of 7,262 miles, taking the total to 113,533 by August 2024. The final recorded jump to 120,872 miles by August 2025 represents 7,339 miles in approximately twelve months. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the annual average of roughly 10,000 miles aligns with typical UK usage for a family SUV of this age. The recurring theme across the MOT history centres on the rear braking assembly. In October 2022, the tester flagged worn and pitted rear brake discs alongside thin rear inner brake pads, and a similar disc wear advisory reappeared in August 2024 at 113,533 miles. Both issues were classified as not seriously weakened, meaning the braking system remained functional and safe at the time of testing. However, the fact that rear disc wear appeared in two separate tests spanning two years suggests the vehicle may have been driven in conditions that accelerate rear brake degradation, such as hilly terrain or frequent towing. A prospective buyer should physically inspect the rear calipers for signs of binding, check the condition of the rear brake discs for lipping and scoring, and verify that the handbrake mechanism is operating within specification. Beyond the braking system, the 2022 failure for an obstructed driver's door mirror due to a phone holder is a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical concern, and the defective wiper blade was a simple consumable replacement. The clean passes in 2023 and 2025 suggest the previous owner has maintained the vehicle to a reasonable standard in recent years. A buyer should still conduct a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around the rear subframe and suspension mounting points, as the CX-5 platform is known to be susceptible to surface rust in these areas as it ages. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop links should be checked for wear, and a road test should confirm there are no unusual vibrations or pulling under braking that might indicate unresolved rear brake issues.