Good fuel economy and an easy-to-use infotainment system make the spacious Mazda 6 a cracking used buy. However, those days are long gone. The Mondeo is no more, and nor is the Mazda 6.

The original Mazda 6 ('02-'07) set a high standard on the used car market for value, but this newer model might just beat it. It's good to drive and ride in, spacious and should prove reliable.

Mechanically there is little to go on so far, the majority of complaints about the Mazda 6 relate to brake wear which while high is no higher than any other modern car. You have to get used to ...