2005 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · HT05 FGE

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in July 2025 at 130,870 miles flagged thin front brake pads, which follows a similar advisory from the July2024 test at 118,599 miles regarding the nearside rear brake pads. While the car consistently passes its tests, the recurrence of brake component wear suggests the previous owner only addresses parts once they approach failure limits. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 130,870 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,200 miles, which is consistent with low-intensity domestic use. The data shows a steady usage pattern with roughly 7,000 to 12,000 miles covered between annual tests from 2021 to 2025. The gap in 2023 at 110,517 miles highlighted a coolant leak and tyre issues, indicating a period where mechanical attention required attention despite the low mileage of the vehicle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the cooling system to ensure the coolant leak noted in 2023 was professionally rectified and is not indicative of head gasket failure. Given the advisories for thin brake pads across the last two years, the discs should be checked for uneven wear or pitting caused by prolonged neglect. The age of the Mazda 6 means close attention must be paid to structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points, as these are common failure points for this model that do not always appear in standard MOT advisories until they become critical.