2013 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · LR63 EBO

The 2013 Mazda 6 holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 12 April 2024 at 141,105 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. That pass came only six days after a failure on 6 April 2024 at 140,982 miles, where the tester flagged an inoperative engine MIL, both front position lamps out, and both front tyres worn to the legal limit. The rapid retest suggests the previous owner addressed immediate failures rather than undertaking thorough preventative upkeep. An advisory for an oil leak, noted as not excessive in both the April 2024 tests, remains a concern that has persisted without a recorded repair. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent but slightly above-average use. Between the March 2022 test at 116,615 miles and March 2023 at 130,371 miles, the car covered 13,756 miles in twelve months. The following year, from March 2023 to April 2024, it added a further 10,734 miles. This equates to roughly 10,854 miles annually over its thirteen-year life, which is typical for the age. However, the MOT record shows a notable gap between February 2022 and March 2023 with no recorded test, raising the possibility of a period off-road or untested use that leaves a blank in the maintenance history. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering components. The February 2022 failure at 116,608 miles identified worn front suspension arm pin bushes, a worn offside front ball joint, and multiple tyre cuts and wear issues. These are not minor consumables; worn bushes and ball joints affect steering precision and structural integrity. The rear brake discs were also flagged as worn and pitted in the same test, indicating the braking system has needed attention across multiple axles. The recurring tyre wear and cut advisories suggest the car may have been driven hard or neglected in basic checks. The persistent oil leak advisory, carried over from the April 2024 failure into the pass, warrants a thorough under-bonnet inspection. Combined with the inoperative engine MIL lamp, which could mask active fault codes, a buyer should request a diagnostic scan before purchase. The front suspension bushes, ball joints, and rear brake discs should be physically inspected for wear beyond the tester's original findings, as these components deteriorate progressively and the record shows no evidence of a systematic repair approach.