2011 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · YR61 GCY

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-03-07 but the preceding test on 2026-02-18 resulted in a failure for multiple serious defects, including excessively corroded rear suspension mounting areas, a tyre with a structural bulge, an excessively worn ball joint, and fluctuating rear brakes. This indicates a worsening maintenance trend where critical safety and structural components have deteriorated rapidly between tests. The failure was rectified for the March pass, but the recurrence of severe corrosion and brake issues within a single month suggests underlying neglect or a previously hidden problem that only became apparent under scrutiny. Mileage accumulation appears typical for the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 11,723 miles per year. The recorded history shows a significant gap between the 2024-02-02 test at 161,049 miles and the next test on 2025-01-30 at 171,482 miles, representing 10,433 miles covered in nearly 12 months. The subsequent period to 2026-02-18 saw 4,365 miles added. The sparse testing interval, combined with the rapid appearance of major corrosion and brake faults in early 2026, implies the car may have stood unused for a period before being brought to MOT, with deterioration accelerating upon recent use or after a basic service attempt. A buyer must inspect the rear sub-frame and the inner sill areas around the trailing arm mounts for advanced corrosion, as these were flagged as heavily corroded in February 2026. The rear brake system requires detailed examination for corroded pipes, disc condition, and the cause of the fluctuating service brake action. The offside front lower suspension arm ball joint must be checked for excessive wear, and all tyres, particularly the nearside front, must be examined for bulges or separations. The steering rack's inner joints showed play in both 2026 tests, and the persistent oil leak, while not excessive, should be investigated for its source and rate of seepage. The history points to a pattern of deferred maintenance on corrosion-prone components and braking hardware.