2012 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · FL12 FXM

The 2012 Mazda 6 presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass on 26 January 2026 at 71,307 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the most recent test recording zero defects. Curiously, the record shows two failed tests immediately prior to this pass on the same day and a few days earlier, both also listing no defects recorded. Despite these anomalous failure entries, the vehicle ultimately passed its MOT without any advisories or failures, indicating no active mechanical or structural issues at the time of the last inspection. The mileage pattern aligns with light use, accumulating roughly 5,093 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between the January 2025 test at 65,302 miles and the January 2026 test at 71,307 miles, the car covered approximately 6,000 miles, reflecting consistent but gentle usage. The slight mileage fluctuations during the January 2026 test cycle—rising from 71,289 miles on the 23rd to 71,307 miles on the 26th—simply represent the short drives to and from the testing station. The data is otherwise clean, showing no sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest a recent change in driving habits. Because the official record flags zero defects, advisories, or recurring mechanical faults, the buyer's in-person inspection should focus on the typical wear areas associated with a low-mileage, fourteen-year-old vehicle. Long periods of standing can cause suspension bushes to perish and brake discs to surface corrode, even if the car passed its emissions and brake tests. A physical check should assess the condition of the tyres for date-related cracking, the operation of the exhaust system for early signs of corrosion, and the structural integrity of the underbody. The absence of flagged issues is encouraging, but a hands-on evaluation remains essential to verify the condition of ageing rubber and metal components that MOTs do not always capture.