2016 Mazda 6 2.0L Petrol · PY66 OGE

The vehicle presents a consistent and stable maintenance profile according to the DVSA records. The most recent test on 4 June 2025 at 52,122 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a series of clean passes dating back to 2021, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained to a standard that avoids the common mechanical failures typically flagged during annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle. The data shows a steady, predictable increase in distance covered, moving from 25,108 miles in June 2021 to 52,122 miles in June 2025. This averages roughly 6,700 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. This pattern suggests regular, light usage rather than long periods of stationary storage, which helps mitigate risks such as perished rubber seals or seized brake calipers. Because the MOT history is entirely free of advisories, there is no evidence of recurring issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust emissions. However, the low annual mileage means the vehicle may have spent significant time in a single location. A physical inspection should focus on checking for signs of age-related degradation that MOT testers do not always capture, specifically looking for perished timing belts, perished tyre sidewalls, or fluid leaks from aged gaskets. The absence of structural corrosion or brake binding issues in the recorded history is a positive indicator of the vehicle's condition. A buyer should still verify the service history to confirm that oil changes and essential fluid flushes have been performed despite the low mileage. The lack of recorded faults across five years of testing indicates a well-kept vehicle that has not suffered from the typical wear and tear associated with high-frequency urban driving.