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I just bought a 2014 Mazda 6 GT with 130k miles with every option there seems to be. Skyactive, adaptive cruise, lights, blind spot, cross traffic, etc.
Drives and looks in mint condition, although driver door squeaks. Bought it from a Honda dealer who had taken it in trade, 1 owner, spot less CARFAX. Too spotless? All it basically shows is annual state inspections, nothing else. Dealer said owner serviced it at a local auto repair place that did not report into CARFAX, as they didn’t want to pay for the reporting fee. On one hand if it had 130k miles on it, I figured it must have had regular maintenance or it wouldn’t of been able to have such mileage. The Dealer put new tires on it and an oil change. Also, before I picked it up they said they put a new battery in it. Which in turn meant I would have to bring it back after a 100 miles for the state inspection which they had included. Yes, that would cause a OBDC reader to show not ready but I don’t think it would erase codes. I think only a tool could do that and you wouldn’t need to change the battery. Paid about $9500. Should I bring it to a Mazda dealer to get a full report on its condition? A little late for that I know, but just for peace of mind. What should they check? The VIN shows no open recalls. No idea about any TSBs. Comments?
Drives and looks in mint condition, although driver door squeaks. Bought it from a Honda dealer who had taken it in trade, 1 owner, spot less CARFAX. Too spotless? All it basically shows is annual state inspections, nothing else. Dealer said owner serviced it at a local auto repair place that did not report into CARFAX, as they didn’t want to pay for the reporting fee. On one hand if it had 130k miles on it, I figured it must have had regular maintenance or it wouldn’t of been able to have such mileage. The Dealer put new tires on it and an oil change. Also, before I picked it up they said they put a new battery in it. Which in turn meant I would have to bring it back after a 100 miles for the state inspection which they had included. Yes, that would cause a OBDC reader to show not ready but I don’t think it would erase codes. I think only a tool could do that and you wouldn’t need to change the battery. Paid about $9500. Should I bring it to a Mazda dealer to get a full report on its condition? A little late for that I know, but just for peace of mind. What should they check? The VIN shows no open recalls. No idea about any TSBs. Comments?