2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · LR60 AFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but exhibits a clear trend of worsening structural integrity and mechanical neglect. While it passed its latest test in October 2025 at 141,664 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior at 141,632 miles. The recent failure highlighted significant issues including parking brake inefficiency, axle imbalance, and seriously defective lighting. The persistent presence of corrosion across multiple years suggests that the vehicle is being maintained to the minimum level required for legal compliance rather than through proactive preventative care. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,854 miles per year. The record shows steady progression from 98,323 miles in 2020 to over 141,000 miles in 2025. However, the low annual mileage has not prevented the degradation of components. For instance, front tyres have been flagged as being on the legal limit in almost every test over the last decade, indicating that the owner frequently delays replacing consumables until they fail or reach MOT intervals. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the rear sub-frame and suspension arms, as testers have flagged corrosion in these areas consistently since 2023. Although currently described as not seriously weakened, the presence of rust on the mounting areas is a high-risk factor for future structural failure on this Mazda. Furthermore, the offside front drive shaft boot was noted as severely deteriorated in 2025, which should be checked for grease leakage and imminent failure of the CV joint. The braking system requires close attention due to the 2025 failure for imbalance and low efficiency, following previous binding caliper issues recorded in 2023. The windscreen has carried a recorded defect since 2020, which should be monitored for spreading cracks that could eventually compromise structural integrity. Given the history of failing on seat belts and lighting components, the buyer should verify all safety-critical electronics and mechanical linkages to ensure the repairs made after October 2025 were executed to a standard.