2015 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · YG65 FXL

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While it passed the most recent January 2026 test at 156,929 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The trend shows a recurring struggle to address mechanical and exterior defects before testing, with three of the last four tests resulting in failures suggesting the owner only performs the minimum repairs necessary to obtain a legal certificate. At 156,929 miles, this 11-year-old Mazda 6 has covered a high average of over 14,000 miles per year. The data shows a recent burst of usage, with the vehicle covering approximately 6,800 miles between December 2024 and December 2025, and another 600 miles between December 2025 and January 2026. This high-mileage profile places significant stress on wear components and suspension geometry, which explains the repeated failures noted in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as both nearside and offside lower arm ball joints were flagged as excessively worn in January 2026 and had previously failed in December 2025. This indicates a failure to replace these components properly during the first opportunity. The record also highlights a persistent issue with tyre quality, with perishing and cuts noted across multiple tests, suggesting that basic rubber maintenance is neglected until an inspection occurs. Further attention should be paid to the nearside front bumper and the headlamp assembly, both of which have been points of failure over the last twelve months. Given the high mileage and the nature of the mechanical failures, an inspector should also check the chassis for structural corrosion and verify the condition of the brakes which were not explicitly detailed in these recent advisories but common for vehicles of this age and usage.