2017 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · DA17 FPD

The Mazda 6 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 69,056 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects listed, which points to an administrative or presentation anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in August 2024 at 62,778 miles and June 2023 at 58,528 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories across its five-year MOT span. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 2017 car. The record shows 53,144 miles in June 2022, rising to 58,528 by June 2023, then 62,778 by August 2024 and 69,056 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 5,400 to 6,300 miles per year in the logged period, below the 7,673 annual average implied by the odometer. The clean history with no flagged corrosion, worn suspension bushes, or binding calipers suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. The absence of advisories means worn brake discs, degraded coil springs, or early structural rust were not noted by testers, but nine-year-old vehicles commonly develop such issues between tests. Given the same-day fail and pass in August 2025, confirm with the seller what triggered the initial failure entry. Focus the viewing on underbody structural integrity and suspension components. Check exhaust emissions against expected norms for the 2.0 or 2.2 diesel variant if fitted. Verify tyre tread depth and wiper condition, though these were not raised as defects. The sparse MOT data limits deeper fault prediction, so a pre-purchase mechanical check remains prudent.