2009 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · LR09 DXC

The most recent DVSA examination on 20 July 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a broadly positive trend at this site since 2021. The maintenance profile over the past five years is largely stable and improving, with the two recorded failures in 2022 and 2023 both relating to relatively minor service items such as a windscreen wiper blade, a washer fluid issue, and a registration plate lamp, rather than structural or safety-critical deterioration. However, attention should be paid to the brake-related history, particularly the dangerous rear pad finding in 2023 and the 2022 advisory noting nearside front pads wearing thin, as these indicate the braking system has been a recurring area of wear. The advisory recorded at the 2024 test regarding an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge is also worth investigating, as it can point towards alignment irregularities or suspension geometry wear rather than simple tyre ageing. With a recorded mileage of 107,267 miles spread across approximately seventeen years, this Mazda 6 has covered an average of around 6,310 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of its age and suggests steady rather than exceptional use. There are no obvious large gaps or sudden mileage jumps in the recorded MOT history, indicating consistent usage that should have helped preserve mechanical components, seals, and brake assemblies through regular cycling. At this odometer reading, the buyer should be aware that the engine, gearbox, and ancillary drive components are now well into their working life, with original timing chain, water pump, clutch, and exhaust system items increasingly likely to require attention over the coming years. Given the recurring advisories on brake pads across recent tests, a prospective buyer should carry out a careful inspection of the braking system before purchase, paying particular attention to pad and disc condition on both the front and rear axles, as well as the condition of the flexible brake hoses and caliper slide pins which can seize on a car of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the brakes, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking, brake pedal pulsation suggesting disc warping, or a soft or spongy pedal that might indicate hydraulic issues. The advisory regarding an edge-worn front tyre also warrants a check of the suspension geometry, including the condition of the front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, drop links, and coil springs for any cracking, sagging, or knocking over uneven surfaces. Beyond the recorded defects, this seventeen-year-old Mazda 6 should be inspected for age-related issues that MOT testing does not cover. Tyre sidewalls should be checked carefully for perishing or cracking from age, and the spare wheel or repair kit should be confirmed as serviceable. The 12 volt battery is likely nearing the end of its useful life and should be load tested, while the coolant, brake fluid, and automatic transmission fluid if fitted should be considered for renewal on a calendar basis regardless of mileage, as fluid degradation can lead to internal corrosion or reduced braking performance. Finally, examine the underbody, wheel arches, brake and fuel lines, and exhaust mounting points for any signs of corrosion, particularly given the Mazda 6's known susceptibility to rear wheel arch rust, and verify that the service book stamps or digital records align with the recorded mileage to confirm the vehicle has been properly maintained throughout its life.