2014 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · LM64 PRZ

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 28 October 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating a clean pass at the time of examination. Reviewing the broader DVSA history, the car has demonstrated a stable maintenance pattern, with passes recorded in October 2025, October 2023, and November 2022, all without any advisories listed. The single failure dated 1 October 2024 appears to have been addressed and rectified on the same date, as a subsequent pass is logged the same day with no defects. This suggests that any issue prompting the failure was minor and promptly resolved, and the overall trend is one of consistent roadworthiness rather than any progressive deterioration. The recorded mileage of 114,682 miles over a twelve-year service life equates to approximately 9,557 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and consistent with average UK driving patterns. There are no obvious signs of extended standing periods or unusually rapid accumulation that would suggest inconsistent use, garage storage, or heavy commercial mileage. However, it is worth noting that the MOT history does not record mileages, so any gaps or sudden jumps between tests cannot be verified. At this level of annual use, mechanical wear is steady and predictable, with consumables such as brake pads, tyres, and clutches likely to have been replaced at sensible intervals, though suspension components, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust fittings will have accumulated normal wear commensurate with the mileage. As the MOT record is clean with no recurring advisories to scrutinise, the prospective buyer should focus on age and mileage-appropriate mechanical checks that are not always captured during standard MOT inspection. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber degrades with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and any tyres older than six years should be replaced as a precaution. The brake discs should be inspected for lipping, surface corrosion, and the calipers for any signs of binding or seizing, particularly given that the vehicle may have experienced periods of light use. A thorough road test should be conducted, listening for suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, checking for brake shudder under firm application, and ensuring the steering remains free of vibration or pulling to either side. Given the twelve-year age of the vehicle regardless of mileage, several time-based servicing items warrant verification. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as Mazda units of this era are known to fail without warning once beyond five to seven years of service. Brake fluid, coolant, and automatic transmission fluid if applicable degrade on a calendar basis and should have been renewed at recommended intervals, typically every two to four years for brake fluid and longer intervals for coolant. The cambelt replacement history must be confirmed, as Mazda petrol engines of this generation have specific timing belt intervals that, if missed, can result in catastrophic engine damage. Finally, the service book should be examined for consistent main dealer or specialist stamps at appropriate intervals, and a compression test or diagnostic scan conducted to verify engine health before purchase.