2016 MAZDA 62.2L Diesel

The Mazda 6 holds a valid MOT pass dated 24 March 2026 at 94,428 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable, showing zero advisories or mechanical faults. The most recent test follows a peculiar fail on 23 March 2026 at 94,387 miles where the tester logged no defects; the vehicle then passed unchanged next day. This exact pattern repeats from March 2025 and indicates procedural anomalies rather than worsening condition. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 2016 vehicle. The record shows 67,487 miles at the 5 March 2024 test, rising to 79,677 miles by 25 March 2025 and 94,428 miles by 24 March 2026. That equates to roughly 12,000 to 14,700 miles per year, slightly above the rough 9,400 annual average but consistent with regular commuting. No extended gaps appear; tests occur annually. The repeated fail-with-no-defect entries at near-identical mileages imply the previous owners presented the car for retest after administrative rejection rather than repair, suggesting paperwork diligence but no evidence of skipped mechanical upkeep. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of key wear items despite the clean sheet. At ten years old, suspension bushes, coil springs and brake discs warrant hands-on checks for fatigue not always caught in a pass. The tester recorded no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet underside rust can develop on sills and subframes; examine those areas. Verify the twin 2025 and 2026 fail entries with DVSA to confirm no hidden binding calipers or exhaust emissions issues were omitted. The absence of advisories across three consecutive passes points to either a well-maintained example or lenient testing. Given the mileage, expect consumable items like tyres and wiper blades to need periodic replacement. The buyer should factor routine servicing rather than imminent mechanical risk.