2009 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · DE09 FXT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding structural integrity and mechanical wear. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 138,480 miles, the records from 2025 reveal a significant decline in component condition. The failure in May 2025 at 133,192 miles due to parking brake efficiency and multiple suspension defects suggests that the owner only addressed faults after a failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The recorded mileage of 138,480 miles over 17 years averages to approximately 8,146 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows a steady pattern of use between 2023 and 2026, with the car covering nearly 19,000 miles in three years. However, the jump of over 6,500 miles between March 2024 and May 2025 marks a period of higher activity that accelerated the corrosion issues noted on the chassis. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the underbody and suspension assembly. The tester flagged general corrosion across all suspension components and specifically noted heavy rust on all rear suspension during the 2026 test. A buyer should check for structural thinning on the mounting points and examine the nearside front lower ball joint and offside rear trailing arm bushes, as these were identified as points of play and wear in 2025. The parking brake mechanism also requires a thorough test for proper adjustment given its previous failure for low efficiency.