2016 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · P666 AAH

The March 2026 MOT passed, confirming that the Mazda 6 meets current roadworthiness criteria, yet the immediate prior failure on 19 March 2026 shows persistent suspension arm pin and bush wear together with tyre perishing, indicating that the vehicle’s maintenance trend is fluctuating rather than consistently improving at 108,411 miles. With 108,411 miles recorded in March 2026, the vehicle averages roughly 10,841 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2016 model. However, the jump from 67,393 miles in August 2022 to 84,664 miles in August 2023 represents an acceleration to about 17,271 miles in a single year, while the interval between the March 2025 failure and the March 2026 pass covers only 12 days and 2,868 miles, suggesting relatively low usage during that short period. A buyer should therefore examine the front suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play or corrosion, verify that the tyre sidewalls are free of cracking or perishing, and inspect the seat belt webbing for the reported cut exceeding 2 mm. The inoperative washer and wiper systems, together with the recurring suspension corrosion and undersealing, merit functional testing, and a close check of the sub‑frame rust noted in earlier tests should confirm that structural integrity remains sound.