2013 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · YN13 VEY

The vehicle presents an inconsistent roadworthiness history characterized by intermittent failures followed immediately by successful passes. While the most recent recorded test on 6 December 2022 passed with no defects, this result followed a failure just two weeks prior on 22 November 2022. This pattern repeated earlier in 2021, where the car failed in October and passed in November, suggesting a reactive maintenance approach where repairs are performed only to satisfy MOT requirements rather than through preventative care. At 127,368 miles, the Mazda 6 averages approximately 9,800 miles per year over its thirteen-year life, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for its age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, as no MOT tests are recorded since December 2022. Given the current date of August 2026, the vehicle has lacked an official roadworthiness check for nearly four years. This lack of recent data makes it impossible to determine the state of mechanical components or structural integrity since the last recorded inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of components that likely caused the 2021 and 2022 failures, as the provided records do not specify the nature of those defects. Given the age and mileage, attention should be paid to structural corrosion on the subframe and suspension mounting points, as well as the state of the rubber bushes. The condition of the brake discs and calipers should also be verified, as the long interval since the last test increases the risk of seized components or significant rust on the braking surfaces. Buying score: 48 Risk level: Medium.