2018 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · EY18 VMM

The 2018 Mazda 6 presents a stable and recently clean bill of health. The most recent MOT, conducted on 30 May 2025 at 52,919 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a failure just two days prior on 28 May 2025 at 52,848 miles, where the tester flagged a fractured Nearside Front inner road wheel, cracking or perishing rear tyres on both sides, and an Offside Front tyre with exposed ply or cords. The immediate re-test passing suggests these were rectified promptly, indicating a reactive but effective maintenance approach rather than a pattern of neglect. Mileage accumulation tells a story of consistent, moderate use. The vehicle has covered approximately 26,820 miles in the three years between the April 2023 test at 26,099 miles and the May 2025 re-test at 52,919 miles, averaging roughly 8,940 miles annually during that period. This is slightly above the overall lifetime average of 6,615 miles per year, pointing to increased recent usage. The gap between June 2024 at 39,589 miles and May 2025 at 52,919 miles shows 13,330 miles covered in under twelve months, confirming the car is being driven regularly rather than sitting idle. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front nearside wheel and tyre assembly. A fractured inner road wheel is a serious structural defect, often caused by significant impact with a pothole or kerb. Even though the MOT re-test passed, the replacement wheel should be checked for correct specification and the surrounding suspension components, particularly the front nearside suspension bushes, coil spring, and damper, examined for damage from the original impact event. The repeated tyre advisories and punctures across multiple tests, including exposed cords and cracking sidewalls, suggest the previous owner may have run budget or poorly maintained rubber. A thorough check of all four tyres for age-related perishing, uneven wear, and sidewall integrity is essential. The braking system shows a pattern of consumable wear rather than mechanical failure. Front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in the June 2024 test at 39,589 miles, a predictable finding given the mileage. No brake defects appeared in the 2025 tests, implying replacement occurred between those dates. During a test drive, the buyer should still verify braking feel, listen for binding calipers, and inspect the condition of the brake discs and remaining pad life. The 2024 failure for insufficient windscreen washer fluid was a minor oversight, but the washer system should still be tested for pump operation and nozzle function during any pre-purchase inspection.