2014 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · VO64 GKG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding front suspension components. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 124,253 miles, the tester identified a severely deteriorated nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. This follows a recurring issue from October 2024 where both front ball joint dust covers were flagged for severe deterioration, indicating a failure to address or replace these critical protective seals after the previous inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,350 miles per year. The record shows steady accumulation, with 8,206 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 6,036 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. This regularity suggests the car is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which accounts for the progressive wear on rubber components and mechanical pivot points seen in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically focusing on the front ball joints and control arm bushes. The repeated failure of dust covers suggests a risk of ingress allowing moisture and grit into the joints, which leads to premature mechanical failure. Additionally, the rear brake discs were noted as worn in 2023 at 110,011 miles; the current thickness of these discs should be measured to ensure they have not reached their minimum operating limit given the further mileage covered since that advisory.