2010 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · VU60 YFR

The vehicle's most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 20 May 2025, resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, indicating the car met all statutory roadworthiness requirements at the time of inspection. Notably, the same date also carries a failed test entry with no defects recorded, which is a known administrative artefact in the DVSA system where a re-test carried out within a short window is logged as a separate failed entry before the pass is issued. Looking at the broader history, the vehicle has alternated between pass and administrative fail entries at each annual test over recent years, with all substantive outcomes being passes and no advisories or recurring defects appearing. This suggests a stable maintenance trend, with the owner consistently presenting the vehicle for testing each year and successfully addressing any issues, though the absence of advisories on a sixteen-year-old car is somewhat unusual and merits further investigation. With a recorded mileage of 154,817 miles on a 2010 Mazda 6, the annualised average works out at roughly 9,676 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests steady, regular use rather than prolonged periods of standing or excessive high-mileage driving. The mileage progression across the MOT history, while not specifically itemised by the DVSA in this dataset, should be cross-referenced with the V5C logbook and any service records to confirm continuity and detect any discrepancies. Regular annual use of this nature tends to be beneficial for mechanical components, as it prevents the issues associated with long-standing periods such as seized brake calipers, dried seals, and stale fluids, while keeping the engine, clutch, and drivetrain functioning through normal operating cycles. Conversely, the high overall odometer reading means that wear-sensitive items such as suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, engine mountings, and the timing chain tensioner will have experienced significant cumulative fatigue and should be inspected closely. Given the absence of any recorded advisories or defects, a prospective buyer cannot rely on the MOT history alone to flag specific concerns and must therefore conduct a thorough age-and-mileage-appropriate physical inspection. The tyres should be examined carefully for sidewall perishing and cracking, as sixteen-year-old rubber becomes brittle even with adequate tread depth, and the DOT date code on the sidewall will confirm whether they were manufactured within the last five years to remain road-legal and safe. Brake discs, particularly those made of standard cast iron, frequently suffer from corrosion ridges and lipping on older vehicles, so the disc edges should be felt for sharp lips and the calipers checked for binding or seized slider pins that may cause uneven pad wear or pulling under braking. The brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil should be assessed by dipstick and inspection of their respective reservoirs; fluid degradation on this Mazda 6 is calendar-dependent rather than purely mileage-dependent, and a dark, murky coolant or brake fluid that has not been refreshed in line with manufacturer service intervals could indicate neglected maintenance or a cost-saving service history. Attention should also be directed toward the twelve-volt battery, as units beyond five years of age commonly suffer from reduced cranking capacity, particularly in vehicles with relatively low annual mileage where short journeys prevent full recharging; a load test or electronic battery health check would be prudent before purchase. On the test drive, the buyer should listen carefully for any clonks or rattles from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as worn wishbone bushes, drop links, and top mounts are common on a Mazda 6 of this mileage and would not necessarily have been flagged as failures on the MOT test if not severe enough. The manual gearbox or automatic transmission should be checked for smooth engagement and any whining or clunking on changes, and the steering observed for vibration or wander that could indicate worn front suspension components or perished tyres. Finally, the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, and the engine bay examined for any signs of oil leaks from the cam chain area or coolant weepage, both of which are known weak points on higher-mileage Mazda 6 examples of this generation.