Mazda 6 vs Mazda Ford freda: 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 Ford freda
71%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Ford freda (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Ford freda |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 4.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 157,746 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 4 |
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 Ford freda
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Ford freda (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 6 report Full Mazda Ford freda 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.