Mazda 323f lxi aut vs Mazda 6: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 323f lxi aut
82%
MOT pass rate · 8 vehicles
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 323f lxi aut (82%) 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 323f lxi aut | Mazda 6 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 82% ✓ | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 18% ✓ | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 56,354 mi | 113,866 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 8 | 159,403 |
Most common faults
Mazda 323f lxi aut
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Hand Brake High
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 323f lxi aut (82%) and Mazda 6 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 323f lxi aut 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.