2013 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · LM13 ACX

The 2013 Mazda 6 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 March 2026 at 172,227 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual passes from March 2023 to March 2025 also carried no advisories. The only blemish is a failed test on 4 March 2024 at 149,376 miles, reversed two days later on 6 March 2024 at 149,377 miles with a clean pass and no defects logged either time. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the first attempt rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage sits high for a thirteen-year-old car at 172,227 recorded miles, averaging roughly 13,248 per year. The records show steady annual use: 141,623 miles in March 2023, 149,377 in March 2024, 158,816 in March 2025, and 172,227 in March 2026. Annual accumulation holds near 8,000 to 13,000 miles with no standing gaps or sudden jumps. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with no advisories across five tests, so the history alone gives little insight into consumable or structural condition beyond confirming consistent use. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the high mileage and age. The clean MOT record means testers flagged no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but absence of advisories at this mileage does not confirm component life remaining. Check for worn tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions during a viewing, and verify service history to confirm drivetrain maintenance. The repeated passes imply previous owners kept the car legally compliant, yet the 2024 double-entry shows the need to validate any fresh test certificate before purchase.