2016 Maserati Ghibli 3.0L Petrol · EY16 MYS

The 2016 Maserati Ghibli presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 27 March 2026 at 68,019 miles, passed but flagged four separate advisories, indicating a worsening trend in basic upkeep. The tester noted worn and pitted brake discs on all four corners, thin nearside front pads, and perished outer sidewalls on both front tyres. These are not catastrophic failures, but they point to a vehicle that has recently been driven with consumables approaching or past their service limits. The 2023 test was entirely clean, and 2022 only noted front tyre wear and cracking, so the cluster of brake and tyre defects in 2026 suggests the car has either been driven harder or neglected in the last three years. The mileage progression tells a story of consistent but modest use. From March 2022 at 52,351 miles to March 2026 at 68,019 miles, the car covered 15,668 miles in four years, averaging roughly 3,900 miles per year. That is below the typical 6,802 miles per year implied by the overall age, and the gap between the 2025 test at 63,814 miles and the 2026 test at 68,019 miles shows a jump of 4,205 miles in under twelve months, a notable uptick. The record is complete with no missing years, so there is no evidence of long-term SORN periods or odometer anomalies, but the recent acceleration in mileage coincides with the deterioration in brake and tyre condition. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front brake assembly first. Pitted discs on all four corners combined with thin nearside front pads suggests uneven wear patterns, possibly from a binding caliper or simply deferred replacement. The perished front tyre sidewalls are a concern beyond simple tread depth; cracking indicates age-related degradation, and on a car that sits for extended periods, sidewall integrity should be checked carefully for bulging or deeper splits. The rear brakes were not flagged in 2026, but given the front-end findings, a full brake assessment including pad thickness and disc condition at the rear is warranted. Beyond the brakes, the 2022 advisory about inner edge wear on both front tyres hints at possible suspension geometry issues, specifically toe misalignment or worn suspension bushes. On a heavy saloon like the Ghibli, subframe and wishbone bush wear is common and can cause exactly that wear pattern. A buyer should have the front suspension inspected for play, and the underside checked for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and along the exhaust system, which was not flagged but is worth verifying given the car's age and the general decline in attention shown by the latest test results.