Mazda 6 vs Mazda Efini mpv: 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 Efini mpv
62%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Efini mpv (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Efini mpv |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 143,946 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 5 |
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 Efini mpv
- Oil leak
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Efini mpv (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 6 report Full Mazda Efini mpv 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.