2010 Mazda 6 2.5L Petrol · GJ10 VRE

The 2010 Mazda 6 presents a stable but watchful maintenance profile as of its most recent MOT on 16 September 2025 at 110,934 miles. The tester flagged worn rear tyres near the legal limit and a front brake disc noted as worn, though not excessively. These are consumable items, yet their recurrence across multiple tests suggests the owner addressed failures reactively rather than proactively replacing components ahead of the test. The vehicle has not failed since February 2024, indicating a broadly resolving trend in the last two years, but the pattern of advisories around brake discs and tyre condition warrants closer scrutiny of the braking system and wheel alignment. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between 2023 and late 2025, the car covered roughly 19,377 miles in just under three years, averaging closer to 6,500 miles annually, which aligns with typical use for a 16-year-old vehicle. The gap between the February 2024 test at 100,714 miles and the November 2024 test at 105,919 miles shows a five-month interval covering 5,205 miles, a reasonable accumulation with no suspicious jumps or long dormant periods. The record is clean in terms of mileage continuity, with no gaps suggesting the car sat unused for extended stretches. The February 2024 failure at 100,713 miles is the most technically significant entry. Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers had failed, allowing dirt ingress, and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage was broken. These were rectified before the pass the following day, but a buyer should physically inspect the front suspension for play, uneven bush wear, and any knocking over rough surfaces. The repeated advisory on front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored across both 2024 tests suggests the discs may have been at or near minimum thickness for some time. A hands-on check of disc thickness, pad depth, and caliper operation is advisable, particularly for the rear brakes, which were noted as binding in earlier history. The recurring rear tyre wear advisories in 2025, specifically edge wear, point to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues that a four-wheel alignment check would confirm. The minor exhaust leak noted in January 2023 at 91,557 miles was not flagged in subsequent tests, suggesting it was repaired or remained stable. The under tray fitted at that test remains worth verifying for secure mounting and signs of underside corrosion or impact damage. Overall, the Mazda 6 appears fundamentally sound with no structural or safety-critical failures in recent years, but the cumulative wear pattern on brakes, tyres, and suspension consumables indicates a car that has been maintained to pass rather than to preserve. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on front suspension integrity, brake condition, and alignment geometry is strongly recommended.