2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · OE10 AEO

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in the December 2025 test at 104,947 miles. This reflects a resolution of several mechanical issues identified in late 2024, where the car initially failed due to a parking brake efficiency deficit and a faulty suspension arm. The transition from a failure to a zero-defect pass suggests the previous owner addressed the necessary repairs to bring the car back to legal standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2019 and January 2021, during which the car covered roughly 8,000 miles. Since 2021, the usage has remained steady with annual increments typically between 5,000 and 9,000 miles. This low annual mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain, though age-related degradation of rubber components and fluids remains a factor irrespective of the distance. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front braking system, as the history shows a recurring trend of binding calipers and worn discs. The tester flagged offside front brake binding in both 2022 and 2024, with discs being noted as worn or pitted across multiple years. While the most recent test passed, these recurring issues suggest the calipers may be prone to sticking or seizing. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding the ball joint dust cover indicates that the suspension components should be checked for perished rubber or signs of grease leakage to ensure the repair was thorough and not merely cosmetic.