2014 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · SE14 VDY

The most recent MOT on 2025-08-08 shows a failure due to an exhaust lambda reading outside limits and a minor exhaust leak, alongside ongoing corrosion issues. The front sub-frame, rear sub-frame, and both rear suspension arms remain corroded but not seriously weakened—consistent with previous reports. All four brake pipes show the same fault: corrosion covered in grease or other material. This has been present since 2022 and persists unchanged through three consecutive MOTs. The front brake hoses also show slight ferrule corrosion, first noted in 2023 and still present. These are recurring safety concerns indicating poor maintenance of brake system integrity. A new issue emerged in the latest test: slight play in the nearside front wheel bearing. This was not previously reported and suggests developing wear, possibly linked to the long-standing corrosion affecting nearby components. The condition trend is worsening. Corrosion has remained stable but widespread across structural and braking elements.