2014 Mazda 6 2.2L Diesel · YT64 EEY

The 2014 Mazda 6 presents a stable and broadly improving roadworthiness profile at its most recent MOT on 16 September 2024, passing at 67,253 miles. The maintenance trend is not worsening; it is resolving. The 2023 advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front wheel has not recurred, and the 2022 advisory for slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has also cleared. The sole flag in the latest test, rear brake pads wearing thin, is a routine consumable wear item, not a structural or mechanical failure. This pattern of clearing previous minor advisories suggests the previous owner addressed faults promptly rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light, consistent use. Between the February 2021 test at 52,022 miles and the September 2024 test at 67,253 miles, the car covered just 15,231 miles over approximately three and a half years, averaging roughly 4,350 miles per annum during that period. The earlier record shows a slightly higher but still low annualised figure of about 5,604 miles across its twelve-year life. The gap between the February 2021 and August 2021 tests is unremarkable, covering only around 2,000 miles in six months. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing damage from mothballing. A buyer inspecting this car in person should focus on the front suspension and wheel components given the historical advisories. The 2022 play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and the 2023 distorted nearside front wheel both point to the front end having taken knocks, likely from potholes or kerbs. Check the front suspension bushes, drop links, and track rod ends for any renewed play, and have the front wheels spun on a tyre balancer to confirm the rim distortion has not returned. The rear brake pads flagged as wearing thin in September 2024 will almost certainly require replacement by now, so verify pad thickness and inspect the rear brake discs for scoring or lipping. Given the low mileage and the age of the vehicle, also examine underbody components and brake lines for surface corrosion, as short-journey use and long stationary periods can accelerate moisture-related corrosion even on a low-mileage car.