2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · LP10 PXD

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a transition from clean records to emerging mechanical wear. The most recent MOT test on 18 August 2022 at 493,353 miles passed after an initial failure on the same day. This failure involved inoperative position lamps and a leaking offside rear shock absorber. While the bulbs were rectified to secure the pass, the presence of oil misting on the shock absorber indicates the beginning of component degradation in a high-mileage system. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally high for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging over 30,000 miles annually. Between August 2019 and August 2022, the car covered 130,197 miles, representing a consistent and heavy usage pattern. The clean records found between 2019 and 2021 suggest that despite the high mileage, the vehicle was maintained well enough to avoid advisory notices during that period. However, the sheer volume of miles placed extreme stress on the drivetrain, engine components, and structural mounting points which are not always fully captured in a standard MOT inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and damping integrity. The recorded misting on the offside rear shock absorber in 2022 should be checked for significant leakage that could indicate imminent total failure. Given the nearly half-million-mile reading, the condition of control arm bushes, coil springs, and subframes is critical as these are likely nearing the end of their functional life. Inspect the chassis for corrosion and under sills, as consistent road exposure over such distances often accelerates structural thinning on vehicles of this era.