2014 Mazda CX-5 2.2L Diesel · LD64 UAT

A consistent pattern of advisory entries around rear-tyre cracking and perishing, along with front inner-tyre wear, has followed this Mazda through successive tests, suggesting these are the components demanding ongoing attention rather than isolated observations. The most recent examination on 2026-01-12 returned a clean pass with no advisories, mirroring the earlier 2025 and 2020 results, which could simply indicate that new tyres were fitted prior to the latest test rather than any fundamental improvement in wear characteristics. Across eight recorded tests since 2019 there have been no failures or dangerous defects, only a child-seat advisory in 2022 and a minor windscreen chip in 2021, both of which are administrative observations rather than mechanical concerns. The chronic advisories from 2023 and 2024 on the same four tyre positions do, however, indicate a recurring wear or ageing profile that a buyer should treat as an ongoing budgetary consideration rather than a resolved matter. With 57,060 miles recorded over twelve years, the annual accumulation is around 4,755 miles, which is substantially below typical mileage for a vehicle of this age. Such low usage generally means reduced wear on major drivetrain and brake components, but it also tends to bring accelerated ageing of rubber items, undertrays, and certain greasable joints that benefit from regular exercise. The testing pattern shows tests clustered in mid-to-late summer except for the two most recent January examinations, with no multi-year gaps that would suggest long periods off the road. The mileage progression between tests appears gradual and consistent, and there is no recorded evidence of abrupt mileage jumps or unusually long stationary periods within the DVSA file. The repeated advisories on both rear tyres for cracking or perishing between 2023 and 2024 are worth particular scrutiny, as sidewall deterioration can progress even on lightly used vehicles and a buyer should inspect the current rear tyres closely for hairline cracks in the sidewall rubber and check the DOT manufacture date stamps to confirm they are within a reasonable age bracket. Equally, the front inner-tyre edge wear noted in the same two tests points towards potential camber or tracking geometry concerns, so on a test drive pay attention to any steering pull to one side, uneven steering return, or vibration through the wheel on motorway cruising. Because no suspension, brake, or corrosion advisories have ever been recorded, there is no specific component flagged for further inspection from the MOT history, but a thorough check of the front suspension linkages, anti-roll bar bushes, and rear coil springs for any knocking over speed bumps or uneven road surfaces would still be prudent given the vehicle's age. The clean 2025 and 2026 passes demonstrate that the vehicle has been presented in roadworthy condition recently, but a prospective buyer should not interpret the absence of recorded advisories in the latest test as confirmation that the chronic tyre wear pattern has been resolved. Inspect the tread depth and sidewall condition of all four tyres directly, confirm matching axle pairs in terms of brand and specification, and verify that tracking has been checked recently if the front inner-edge wear recurs. Beyond the tyres, listen for any brake judder or binding on the test drive, examine the underside for any emerging corrosion on subframe and suspension components typical of a twelve-year-old vehicle, and check for oil weeping around the engine and gearbox seals given the extended service life. The MOT file alone cannot confirm internal mechanical condition, so an independent pre-purchase inspection remains advisable regardless of the clean recent test outcomes.