2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · GL10 VRT

The 2010 Mazda 6 presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 12 November 2024 at 101,884 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the latest test showing a clean sheet and no outstanding advisories carried forward. Prior to that pass, the vehicle failed on 11 October 2024 at 101,798 miles, though the record lists no specific defects, indicating a possible administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, with 101,884 recorded miles equating to roughly 6,368 miles per year. The records show steady use: 91,704 miles on 26 August 2022, rising to 98,478 by 7 September 2023, then 101,884 by November 2024. The gap between the August 2022 and September 2023 tests reflects about 3,700 miles over thirteen months, consistent with light private use. The sparse history with only five entries and no advisories logged suggests basic test compliance, though it offers limited insight into component-level wear. The October 2024 failure with no defects recorded warrants scrutiny. A buyer should confirm with the DVLA or testing station whether this was a documentation error or a withdrawn test, as repeated failures without listed faults can mask unresolved issues. Given the age and the clean pass in November 2024, the buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion, as these are common on Mazda 6 models of this era and may not yet trigger advisories. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for binding or uneven wear despite the recent pass. The low annual mileage implies the car may have stood idle for periods, raising the risk of seized handbrake mechanisms or flat-spotted tyres. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the sills and wheel arches remains prudent to verify structural integrity not captured by the MOT record.