2013 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · BV13 NOU

A recurring pattern of uneven tyre shoulder wear and localized suspension joint fatigue defines the recent mechanical record of this 2013 Mazda 6, which otherwise displays a stable history of roadworthiness. Passing its most recent test on 7 September 2026 with only an advisory for an offside rear tyre worn near the legal limit, the vehicle's long-term trend remains controlled despite routine consumable wear. The only failure recorded in the provided history occurred in September 2025 due to an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint, an issue that was promptly rectified before a retest pass three days later. Accumulating 137,135 miles over roughly thirteen years represents an average annual distance of approximately 10,500 miles, reflecting consistent road usage typical for a vehicle of this class. This steady accumulation mitigates the mechanical risks associated with prolonged standing, such as seized brake components or degraded fluid circuits. However, crossing the 130,000-mile threshold inevitably increases wear on the wider running gear, damper units, and rubber suspension bushes, meaning ongoing replacement of chassis components should be anticipated. Given the history of a failed front suspension ball joint and repeated advisories for tyres worn on their inner or outer edges, a detailed physical check of the front and rear running gear is essential. During a road test, listen carefully for dull thuds, metallic clunks, or rattling over road crests and potholes, which signal wear in the control arm bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, or track rod ends. Additionally, check for steering wheel misalignment, tracking drift to one side under light acceleration, or high-speed steering vibration, all of which confirm whether unaddressed geometry misalignment is driving the historic tyre wear. Finally, budget should be allocated immediately for replacing the advisory-flagged offside rear tyre, ideally alongside a full four-wheel laser alignment to prevent premature wear on the new rubber. Although severe structural corrosion has not been formally recorded in the MOT history, saloons of this vintage merit a physical underbody inspection on a vehicle lift to check for surface rust or pitting on the front and rear subframes, brake lines, and floor pan seams before committing to purchase.