2012 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · PK62 FHR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend toward reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. While the most recent test in November 2021 at 120,812 miles passed with only an advisory for a damaged offside front inner tyre, previous years show a recurring pattern of deferred consumable maintenance. The transition from a clean record in 2018 to multiple advisories in subsequent years suggests that components are only addressed once they approach legal failure thresholds. The mileage profile is consistent with a vehicle used for moderate annual annual commuting, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. The record shows a steady accumulation of roughly 12,000 miles between the 2019 and 2020 tests, and another 13,000 miles leading up to the 2021 inspection. However, there is a significant gap in data since the November 2021 test. Given that four years have passed since the last recorded MOT, the current state of the mechanical and rubber components is unknown and requires a fresh technical inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history specifically flagged recurring issues with thin brake pads and pitted front discs in 2019, alongside a misting offside rear shock absorber in 2020. These components should be checked for accelerated wear or fluid leaks that may have worsened during the long gap in recorded testing. Additionally, given the age of the vehicle and the previous advisory regarding tyre perishing, an inspection of tyre sidewalls and chassis structural integrity is essential, as these are common failure points for a Mazda model of this era that are not always captured in MOT advisories.