Mazda 6 Rust

[the_dead_parrot]

Hi, I don't post in motors often. Been recently looking for a family estate between 6-10k. Which bought me too a mazda 6 skyactive-d sport nav. Great spec in comparison to anything in the same price range 17 plate (9k). Immediately noticed bubbled paintwork in about 6-7 spots on the roof. A few just above the windscreen and the others dotted towards the back. Only one had what looked like an impact with a dot of rust. I checked wheel arches, doors etc and no other sign.

The garage has offered to get it in the paint shop for "repair" but should I be running already? They had another mazda on the lot that had two on the roof as well. Should I not only not bother with this mazda but all mazdas? Anyone have these issues or know of them.

Thanks for your help.

 

[the_dead_parrot]

The surface corrosion guarantee on new Mazdas is only 3 years, so a 17 plate will be just out of warranty for that.

I think I'm familliar with the blemishes you describe though, like little surface blisters which have 'starred' under the paintwork?

They probably won't get noticably worse for a long time, but best to nip it in the bud. Unfortunately this will involve taking each localised area back to bare metal though. You might be able to get smart-type repairs done.

Yeah they are not massive, probably at most 1p size. Odd bubbled patches with lines coming from them. I did a bit more research and will not look at getting this or another mazda. Seems that there is a warranty but the vehicle has to be checked yearly to keep it up and even then they will hassle over repairs. I never even considered looking for rust on a 17 plate vehicle, can't believe it. Thanks for the info

The search continues

 

[the_dead_parrot]

The only one with a viable rust dot was closest to the windscreen so possibly stone chip. The others I couldn't see any chip, scratch or paint missing. Just like it was bubbling from underneath. Obviously not gone into magnifying glass detail so could still be a pin hole size.

I will definitely stay clear. Having flashbacks to my 53 plate ka rusting from filler to wheel arch after 3-4 years. No one wants to remember they owned a ka.

Just playing the autotrader waiting game now. Anyone have much love for insignias? Seen a couple of 2l elites which again seem better spec than anything else in the price range. Or should I just stick to skoda, vw mondeo etc?