2018 Mazda 6 2.5L Petrol · BX68 MBY

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history indicates a recurring trend of deferred consumable repairs. The most recent test in September 2025 at 52,488 miles passed, yet it noted an advisory for both rear tyres showing signs of cracking. This mirrors an advisory from the September 2024 test at 44,518 miles, suggesting that the rubber is aging due to time rather than wear from high mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-to-moderate profile, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between September 2022 at 27,385 miles and September 2025 at 52,488 miles, the car covered roughly 25,000 miles, showing a steady but modest usage rate. The low mileage for an eight-year-old vehicle typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components like tyres and bushes if the vehicle sits for extended periods. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyres, as the repeated warnings regarding perishing indicate the tyres may be reaching the end of their functional life despite sufficient tread depth. The history also notes items being removed from the driver's view across three consecutive tests, which suggests a lack of attention to vehicle cleanliness prior to annual inspections. While the failure for headlamp aim in 2023 was a minor adjustment issue, the buyer should check the suspension components for corrosion and inspect the chassis to ensure that the low mileage has not masked structural environmental damage.