2011 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · YD11 AAF

The 2011 Mazda 6 remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trajectory, confirmed by the 4 December 2025 MOT test at 78,873 miles which returned a pass and recorded no defects. Five consecutive annual examinations from December 2021 to December 2025 each produced a clean pass. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults nor recurring advisories across this period. Recorded mileage stands at 78,873 against an approximate 15-year service life, equating to a low average of around 5,258 miles per year. The test history reveals disciplined annual use: the December 2021 examination at 61,095 miles preceded a December 2022 pass at 65,969 miles, a December 2023 pass at 70,047 miles, a December 2024 pass at 74,330 miles, and the recent December 2025 pass at 78,873 miles. Annual increments stayed between 4,078 and 4,874 miles, showing no rapid accumulation or testing gaps. Such consistency implies a previous owner committed to scheduled maintenance and light commuting duties. A clean MOT ledger does not negate the need for physical scrutiny of age-sensitive components. The buyer should inspect suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing rubber and fatigue, as low mileage combined with a 15-year age accelerates ozone cracking rather than wear-through. Brake discs and calipers demand attention; testers noted no binding rear brakes, yet prolonged standing invites caliper seizure and disc pitting. Structural integrity around sills, subframes, and exhaust mounts requires a ramp assessment for corrosion hidden from view. Exhaust emissions passed without note, but catalyst condition warrants visual check. Tyres, wiper blades, and fluid levels represent minor consumables that the MOT record cannot fully attest. The unbroken pass sequence suggests the previous keeper addressed such items proactively. A pre-purchase inspection should still verify tyre sidewall condition and brake fluid age, given the low annual distances travelled.