Mazda 6 vs Mazda 6 spor: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 6
75%
MOT pass rate · 159,403 vehicles
Mazda 6 spor
65%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda 6 spor (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda 6 spor |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 65% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 35% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 66,634 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 3 |
Most common faults
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
Mazda 6 spor
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- 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)
- surface corrosion on brake discs!
- registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda 6 spor (65%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.