2014 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · CB58 FEB

This Mazda 6’s most recent MOT was a pass in March 2026, but it came immediately after a failure just one mile earlier for a dangerously worn suspension ball joint that was likely to detach. That failure was rectified to secure the pass, but the test also noted worn suspension arm bushes on both rear axles and the nearside front. This creates a clear mechanical pattern: the suspension system is showing significant age and mileage-related wear. The condition trend is worsening. In 2024, the only issues were tyre wear and a minor tyre cut. By 2025, the failures escalated to include a tyre with exposed cords and worn tyres on both front and rear axles. In 2026, the suspension faults became serious enough to cause a failure, and the advisory list grew. This indicates that components are degrading faster than they are being replaced, and the car is likely entering a phase where more frequent repairs will be needed. The mileage of roughly 8,000 miles per year is typical, which suggests steady, regular use rather than extreme hard driving or long periods of standing. However, the suspension wear and tyre edge wear point to a car that has been used on roads with corners or potholes, or possibly with under-inflated tyres.