Mazda 2 antares vs Mazda 6: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 2 antares
83%
MOT pass rate · 200 vehicles
More reliable
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 antares is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 antares | Mazda 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 83% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 17% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.1 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 2% |
| Average mileage | 118,466 mi | 113,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 200 | 159,403 |
Most common faults
Mazda 2 antares
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mazda 6
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 antares is the more reliable of the two — 83% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mazda 2 antares report Full Mazda 6 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.