Faults:

Exhaust.

Brake calipers seized.

Small oil leak - just needed a new rocker gasket, no big deal.

A/C dead.

Some rust on exterior rear arches. Interior also very worn.

General Comments:

Last of the older shape Mazda 6's for 2012. I got a really good deal on this car as cosmetically it was a bit rough.

But it has returned with reliability - had it one year and put about 15K on it with no major issues.

Feels pretty modern for its age. Great to drive, handles very well. Ride is smooth. TS model has lots of equipment.

1.8 petrol engine has reasonable performance and economy.

The car is nice to look at inside and out, love the styling of Mazda from this time period.

Just a cheap used car, hard to say much more. For the purchase price of £1000 a year ago I cannot complain, the car is basically scrap value now. But for a bit more money if you get a nice one they are worth it, easily as good as any car in this class.

Faults:

ABS sensors, rear exhaust, suspension knocking from front, changed shocks, brakes needed attention last MOT + service.

General Comments:

My blue Mazda 6 estate car has been a great used purchase the last few years. Large, comfortable, relatively economical, and considerably cheaper to buy than rival cars, the 6 estate is a good option for large family use.

For an estate car it handles very sharp. The 2.0 petrol engine has a healthy 153 bhp and pulls the car along just fine. Struggles a bit for 40 mpg but I prefer this engine over the diesels, I have heard they are not as reliable as the petrol units.

The car looks the part, nice alloy wheels. Quite stylish interior as well. Comfy seats and good visibility. TS model has lots of equipment.

Last of the older shape for 2012, this model is an improvement over the 2002 - 2008 car. 2009 - 2012 models looks best in my opinion. Might try the newer 2013 onwards model next, I have been impressed with this car.

Faults:

Nothing went wrong.

General Comments:

This car is great, it is such a pleasure to drive. It is a sports car in a business suit. The steering is accurate, and you feel everything that's under your front wheels.

The throttle is different, but it's easy to get used to the first bit that doesn't accelerate the car that much, but if you keep on pushing, you will feel a great kick. Full throttle spins the front wheels, making the DSC work to keep the grip. The suspension is very comfy, softer than the older 6 I owned, but still sporty.

That was some overall things. Here comes the performance:

The 168 HP and 380NM of torque pushes you back in the seat. I like it when a boy tuner Seat pulls up next to me at a set of lights... goodbye! It crushes the more expensive Mercs and Audis.

If you need a car under 30.000 euros and you ask me, I will always say Mazda 6; you get so much luxury, performance, comfort and space for that money. If you buy an Audi, you will have to deal with an option-less piece of c**k mobile, and when a Mazda pulls up to you at a set of lights, you will bite the dust.

Overall I give this car a 9, because it can always be better. But for now, I roll with this car with pleasure. Every time it makes me smile. Those 6's will do 200.000km without giving you expensive repair jobs or break downs. The only things replaced on my old one (175.000km) were the distribution belts every 60.000km, and the tires.