2010 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · MB60 ABB

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to a failure in the most recent MOT test. While the test on April 9, 2026, at 110,876 miles resulted in a failure without recorded defects, the historical data shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. This trend indicates an unstable maintenance approach where the vehicle consistently fails tests just days before the scheduled annual inspection, suggesting that repairs are only addressed when strictly necessary to pass legal requirements rather than being managed through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile remains consistent with typical usage for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,930 miles per year. Between May 2024 and April 2025, the car covered 7,319 miles, while a further 15,474 miles were recorded between April 2025 and April 2026. This significant spike in usage during the final year indicates a recent change in driving patterns that likely accelerated wear on consumable components such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension rubberwork, despite the overall lifetime mileage remaining within a reasonable range for a 2010 model. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis, as Mazda vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion. Given the recurring immediate failures without specific recorded defects, the buyer should specifically check for fluid leaks, exhaust degradation, or binding calipers that might have triggered the recent failure. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for play; the lack of advisories in the history suggests that the previous owners may have ignored minor mechanical issues until they became a failure point, increasing the likelihood of hidden wear in the drivetrain and braking system.