2012 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · CE12 KZC

The Mazda 6 presents a historically stable maintenance profile, with the most recent available DVSA test on 24 February 2022 at 110,283 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five tests from 28 February 2018 to that date, the vehicle cleared each examination without advisories, indicating consistent mechanical condition under previous ownership. That test sits over four years before the current evaluation date of 20 July 2026, so the record provides no evidence of present roadworthiness. Mileage progression matches typical use for a 2012 derivative. The tester logged 72,436 miles on 28 February 2018, rising to 83,459 by 20 February 2019, 96,554 on 20 February 2020, 102,048 on 2 March 2021, and 110,283 on 24 February 2022. Annual increments ranged from about 5,500 to 13,100 miles, reflecting steady private operation rather than high-load fleet duty. The clean sequence suggests prior keepers rectified consumable wear before each test, yet the absence of any post-2022 entry implies the car may have been SORN or withdrawn from service. A buyer must commission an independent inspection of age-sensitive components the historic record never flagged. The 14-year-old chassis demands close scrutiny for corrosion on structural members, degraded suspension bushes, and fractured coil springs, while brake discs and calipers require checking for binding or pitting after potential prolonged storage. Exhaust emissions and tyre sidewall condition warrant verification given the elapsed time since the last certificate. Previous owners maintained the car to pass standard, but the extended testing gap necessitates confirmation of storage conditions and lubrication history. Physical examination of underside weld points, fluid leaks, and drivetrain seals remains essential before any purchase commitment.