Mazda 323 figar vs Mazda 6: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 323 figar
61%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 323 figar (61%) and Mazda 6 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 323 figar | Mazda 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 61% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 39% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 123,616 mi | 113,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 7 | 159,403 |
Most common faults
Mazda 323 figar
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust system has a temp hanger on rear, and a hanger on he front which is broken off the pipe but still supporting system
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 323 figar (61%) and Mazda 6 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 323 figar 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.