2014 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · OY64 ENR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in November 2025, but the overall maintenance trend shows a recent decline in preventative care. While the car passed three consecutive tests without defects, the most recent failure for a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint at 104,114 miles indicates that components are now reaching the end of their service life. This failure suggests the owner is only addressing faults once they fail inspection rather than performing proactive component replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-annual use, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year over its twelve-year life. The data shows steady progression between 2022 and 2025, with the mileage increasing from 95,686 to 104,114 miles. There is no evidence of long periods of stationary or sudden mileage spikes that would suggest unusual mechanical wear or seized components. However, the crossing of the 100,000-mile threshold often brings increased stress on rubber-bound suspension components and braking hardware. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry to ensure the replaced ball joint has not caused secondary wear on other bushes or linkages. The November 2025 record also flagged perishing and cracking on multiple tyres alongside physical cuts, which indicates the rubber is becoming brittle due to age rather than tread depth. Given the rear brake discs were noted as worn during that same test, these should be measured for thickness and pitting, as they likely require replacement shortly to maintain effective stopping performance.