2014 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · OV14 HMD

The vehicle's current roadworthiness is unfavourable given the significant deterioration in performance following the 2026-04-02 MOT failure. The most recent test on 2026-04-08 at 123,058 miles passed without defects, establishing a baseline where the car was maintained and driven well. However, the 2026-04-02 failure indicates a critical safety hazard that has not been addressed, and the subsequent failures from 2025-04-23 show a clear worsening trend. This sequence demonstrates that the vehicle is not currently roadworthy and that the maintenance history reflects a pattern of neglect rather than proper upkeep. The mileage accumulation over the past six months has been rapid, accelerating from 123,058 miles to 101,896 miles between the 2024-04-25 checks. This rapid loss of distance suggests that the vehicle has not been maintained for a full year and that consumables such as tyres, wipers, and oil have likely been neglected, leading to accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. The gap between the 2026-04-08 successful test and the 2026-04-02 failure confirms that the vehicle was driven for less than a full year, making the safety risks associated with an untested vehicle unacceptable. Given the recurring faults including the nearside front position lamp, windscreen wiper, road wheel fixing, and engine malfunction, the vehicle requires immediate and thorough inspection of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain. Structural risks such as corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emissions must be assessed, as these components are prone to failure if not checked. A buyer should visit the seller to inspect these specific areas for signs of wear, corrosion, or binding, and to verify that the engine and drivetrain are in good condition before purchasing.