2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · BF60 EDL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a concerning trend of neglected braking system components. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 144,838 miles, it had failed just two miles prior due to corroded brake pipes and poor parking brake efficiency. The persistence of the brake pipe corrosion across the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates that previous owners performed only minimum repairs to pass the inspection rather than addressing the underlying structural degradation. At 144,838 miles, this sixteen-year-old Mazda 6 has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a family car. The record shows consistent annual testing with mileage increases of roughly 6,500 to 7,000 miles between tests. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, yet the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on rubber components and mechanical assemblies which likely contributes to the corrosion issues noted on the chassis. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear brake lines, specifically focusing on the nearside and offside pipes where the tester previously noted heavy corrosion covered in grease. The presence of grease often suggests an attempt to hide surface rust from the inspector, so a close mechanical examination is required. You should also verify the parking brake performance to ensure the failure in September 2025 has been properly rectified. Given the age and mileage, a check of the suspension subframe and structural points for further rust is also essential to determine if the pipe corrosion has spread beyond the simple hydraulic lines.