Mazda 6 vs Mazda Blante: 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 Blante
75%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Blante (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Blante |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 75% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 25% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% ✓ | 9% |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 94,104 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 2 |
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 Blante
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Blante (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 6 report Full Mazda Blante 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.