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Mazda 2 vs Mazda Xedos 6 se: reliability comparison

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

Mazda 2
78%
MOT pass rate · 146,943 vehicles
More reliable
Mazda Xedos 6 se
60%
MOT pass rate · 723 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 60%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 2 Mazda Xedos 6 se
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 60%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 40%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 76,654 mi 122,551 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 146,943 723

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 Xedos 6 se

  1. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  2. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  3. Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
  6. Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 2 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 60%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda Xedos 6 se 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.