2014 Mazda 5 1.6L Diesel · VO64 EEB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 92,090 miles, this followed a significant failure just six miles prior. The failure record identified critical safety issues including severely weakened front and rear brake discs, both front suspension ball joints, and a lagging service brake. This indicates that the owner only addresses major mechanical faults when forced by an MOT failure, leading to an unstable trend in overall component condition. The mileage progression is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per year. There is a gap of roughly 8,500 miles between February 2024 and March 2025, and another 7,700 miles between the 2025 and early 2026 tests. This steady usage suggests regular road use, yet the low annual mileage has not prevented age-related degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces, which is evident in the recurring corrosion noted across the record. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the structural integrity of the lower chassis. The record consistently flags the front sub-frame and rear suspension arms for corrosion. While these were described as not seriously weakened in 2024 and early 2026, the persistence of this rust suggests an environmental factor that could accelerate structural thinning. You should check for heavy scaling or deep pitting on the sub-frame, as these areas are common failure points for this model as they age. The braking system also requires close scrutiny. The March 2026 failure for weakened discs and thin pads, followed by an advisory for thin rear pads shortly after, suggests the braking system is nearing the end of its service life. Given the previous history of lagging brakes and worn ball joints, a technician should verify that the calipers are not seized and that the suspension geometry remains correct to ensure the repairs performed before the last test were thorough.