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Mazda 2 vs Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda 2
78%
MOT pass rate · 146,943 vehicles
Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto
68%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 2 Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 68%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 32%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 1.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 76,654 mi 108,932 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 146,943 19

Most common faults

Mazda 2

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  3. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  4. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  5. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  6. nearside front & nearside rear tyres have tears in rubbing strips but not down to adangerous level

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda Mx-6 v6 abs auto 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.