2007 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · FY57 EVX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural degradation and deferred repairs. The most recent test in July 2025 at 37,948 miles passed despite noting a corroded rear subframe and a perished offside rear tyre. This follows a failure in December 2024 where the subframe corrosion and severely deteriorated front ball joint dust covers were flagged. While the vehicle has passed its latest inspection, the persistence of subframe corrosion suggests a progressive process of rust that is being monitored rather than treated. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 37,948 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. This low usage pattern explains the frequent issues with rubber-based components, such as the perishing tyres noted in 2022 and 2025, and the deteriorated dust covers in 2024. The vehicle has covered only 745 miles between December 2024 and July 2025, indicating it likely sits for long periods, which often accelerates corrosion and the dry-drying of mechanical seals. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear subframe to determine the depth of the corrosion, as the tester has flagged this area in two consecutive years. The steering rack free play reported in 2023 requires re-evaluation to ensure the wear has not progressed beyond a minor advisory. Given the history of pitted front brake discs in 2022 and misting shock absorbers in 2022, the entire suspension and braking system should be checked for signs of age-related failure that low mileage does not prevent.