2018 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · K888 AAN

The most recent DVSA MOT test recorded for this 2018 Mazda 6 was conducted on 8 May 2025, resulting in a Pass with no defects or advisories noted by the examiner. It is worth highlighting that this Pass was recorded on the same day as a previous Fail entry, suggesting the vehicle was presented, failed, retested, and passed within a very short window on 8 May 2025. A similar pattern is evident in April 2023, where a Fail was recorded on 12 April immediately followed by a Pass on 13 April. While the current clean pass is encouraging, retest-after-fail sequences warrant a degree of caution. The fact that no specific defect categories were captured in the supplied records means the underlying reasons for those failures cannot be confirmed, but the absence of any recurring or persistent advisories across the visible history suggests that no structural or systemic deterioration has been flagged by the examining station. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable, with the most recent outcome being a clean pass. With 137,821 miles recorded on a vehicle of approximately eight years of age, this Mazda 6 has covered an average of around 17,228 miles annually, which is notably high for its class and age bracket. This rate of accumulation places elevated demand on all major consumables, including brake friction material, clutch assemblies (on manual variants), suspension bushes, coil springs, and the drivetrain as a whole. Mileage progression between tests appears broadly consistent, with no unusual gaps that would suggest long periods of standing or inactivity, meaning the typical concerns associated with low-use vehicles (such as brake disc corrosion, perished rubber components, or stale fluids) are likely of lesser concern here. Conversely, the higher-than-average usage places greater emphasis on verifying that servicing has been carried out at the recommended intervals, including timing chain or belt replacement where applicable, automatic transmission fluid changes (if fitted), and diligent inspection of the engine and gearbox for oil leaks or unusual noises. Given the clean MOT record and the higher annual mileage, a prospective buyer should still undertake a focused physical inspection addressing wear-related items that may not yet have reached the threshold for advisory inclusion. Brake discs and pads should be examined for wear, lipping on the disc edges, and any signs of binding calipers, particularly as the vehicle is now approaching 140,000 miles. The suspension should be assessed for knocking or clonking from worn anti-roll bar drop links, control arm bushes, and top mount bearings, with particular attention to the rear suspension geometry, as any uneven or accelerated tyre wear on the rear axle could indicate a worn component. A test drive should include assessment of steering precision, brake feel and pulling under braking, and any unusual vibrations from the drivetrain. The exhaust system should be checked for corrosion at joints and mounting points, and the engine bay inspected for any oil seepage around the cam cover, sump, and turbocharger (on diesel variants), as these are common areas on higher-mileage Mazda 6 examples. Additional practical checks relevant to this vehicle's profile include a thorough inspection of the tyres for both tread depth and, importantly, any signs of sidewall cracking or perishing, which can occur even with adequate tread on higher-mileage cars. The 12-volt battery should be tested for state of health, particularly if the vehicle has been used predominantly for short urban journeys. Coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid should be verified as recently replaced, as these degrade over calendar time regardless of mileage, and the absence of a service book record at the time of viewing should be clarified. Finally, a compression test or diagnostic read for any stored fault codes would be prudent on an 8-year-old vehicle approaching 140,000 miles, ensuring that the engine management system is functioning without hidden issues that have not yet manifested as MOT failures.