2016 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · RF66 UGT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on July 6, 2026, but the recent history indicates a reactive maintenance pattern. A failure just two days prior at 74,200 miles revealed a structural failure in the offside front tyre and perishing on the nearside rear inner tyre. While these issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the presence of a bulged tyre suggests that the previous owner only addressed critical safety defects once they triggered an MOT failure rather than performing preventative checks. The mileage profile remains consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. There is a notable gap of only 1,165 miles between September 2020 and June 2021, followed by a steady accumulation of roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles annually thereafter. This low-annual usage often leads to age degradation of rubber-based components and surface corrosion, as evidenced by the corroded rear brake discs noted in 2021 and tyres in 2026. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the 2025 test flagged a worn lower suspension arm bush. Although this did not cause a failure then, such components tend to degrade rapidly on low-mileage cars. The history of brake disc corrosion also necessitates a thorough check of the underbody and exhaust system for structural rust, given the vehicle's tendency to sit for longer periods which accelerates oxidation on exposed metal surfaces. Ensure the recently replaced tyres are free of further sidewall cracking, as the previous failure indicated the rubber was reaching its age limit.