Mazda 6 vs Mazda Premcy: 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 Premcy
70%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Premcy (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 6 | Mazda Premcy |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 113,866 mi | 174,195 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 159,403 | 1 |
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 Premcy
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Rear pan arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 6 (75%) and Mazda Premcy (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 6 report Full Mazda Premcy 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.