2010 Mazda 6 1.8L Petrol · VN10 OBK

The 2010 Mazda 6 remains roadworthy with a clean pass recorded on 8 May 2026 at 80,347 miles, and the maintenance trend is broadly stable with no test failures across the supplied history. The most recent examination flagged under body corrosion as an advisory, continuing a pattern first noted as slight underside corrosion in the 27 March 2023 test at 77,918 miles. Structural integrity shows slow progressive deterioration rather than acute failure, though the recurring rust notation warrants monitoring. Mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, totalling only 80,347 miles or roughly 5,022 per year. The records show gentle annual use: 76,897 miles on 2 March 2022, rising to 77,918 by March 2023, 79,060 by April 2024, 79,663 by April 2025, and 80,347 by May 2026. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear; the car covered just 684 miles between the 2025 and 2026 tests. Such light use implies prolonged standing periods, which often accelerates corrosion and allows suspension components to stiffen through disuse. The tester noted noisy front and rear suspension on 2 March 2022 at 76,897 miles, a fault absent from later records yet suggestive of worn bushes or tired dampers that may simply have gone unremarked. Buyers should physically inspect the front and rear suspension arms, mounting points, and bushes for play or cracking. The persistent under body corrosion advisories from 2023 through 2026 demand a thorough underside inspection on a ramp, focusing on subframes, sills, and suspension mounting structures for scaling or perforation. Given the low annual mileage and clean pass rate, previous owners appear to have maintained basic statutory testing without addressing non-essential advisories. The unchanged corrosion flag over four years suggests cosmetic or superficial treatment at best. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise structural rust proofing and verify the suspension silence noted in 2022 has not masked underlying wear.