2014 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · GX14 TYO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 19 May 2026 at 85,047 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is currently improving following a period of significant neglect in mid-2025. While the most recent test suggests a clean state, the previous failure in July 2025 indicates a lapse where critical safety components were allowed to reach failure limits rather than being serviced proactively. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year over its twelve-year life. There is a steady progression in mileage, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025, and another 4,500 miles covered between July 2025 and May 2026. This low annual mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy motorway stress, though it can lead to rubber components hardening or seizing if the vehicle sits stationary. A buyer must perform a close physical inspection of the suspension geometry, as the July 2025 failure flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. Although the vehicle passed since then, the presence of such wear often indicates that other bushings or joints may be nearing their end. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the 2025 record noted rear brake discs that were significantly worn worn alongside pads that were dangerously thin, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed these components when they forced a test failure. The tyres are another specific point of concern following the July 2025 failure for structural tears on both the nearside and offside rear tyres. While these were replaced, the buyer should check the sidewalls for bulges or uneven wear. Given the age of the Mazda 6, the underbody should be inspected for corrosion on the sills and mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from surface rust degradation that the MOT tester may not flag until structural integrity is compromised.