2005 Mazda 6 1.8L Petrol · YF05 AAY

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 26 June 2025 at 101,506 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, following a failure just three days prior. This suggests the previous owner proactively addressed a minor issue to ensure the vehicle met legal standards. The lack of advisories across the last three successful tests indicates that the vehicle has remained in good mechanical condition regarding regulated components despite its age. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,834 miles per year. Data shows consistent usage patterns, with 3,190 miles covered between June 2023 and July 2024, and another 2,735 miles recorded in the year leading to the latest test. This low annual mileage typically reduces the wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can increase the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, seals, and brake lines if the vehicle has sat stationary for long periods. Despite the clean electronic record, a buyer must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes. Older Mazda 6 models are prone to corrosion which may not always trigger an MOT failure until it becomes structurally significant. Physical inspection should specifically check for rust in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. Additionally, given the low mileage, the buyer should inspect for sidewall cracking on tyres and pitting on brake discs, as age-related degradation often occurs faster than mileage-based wear on low-use vehicles.