2011 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · SW11 CFK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent clean record despite intermittent testing failures. The most recent MOT conducted on March 4, 2025 at 64,937 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While the history shows a failure in February 2025 just two miles prior, the immediate success-up five days later suggests a minor issue that was rectified quickly before the re-test. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between June 2023 at 55,593 miles and March 2024 at 58,097 miles, where the car covered only 2,500 miles in nine months. The subsequent interval saw a sharper increase with 6,840 miles covered over the following year. This low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber components and fluid-related issues. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis, as low-mileage older vehicles often suffer from corrosion caused by sitting stationary rather than mechanical use. The buyer should specifically check the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, which perish over time regardless of distance driven. Given the clean history of defects, the inspector should also examine the brake discs for pitting or seized calipers, as these are common issues on cars that are not used frequently.