Mazda Mx-5 vs Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g
62%
MOT pass rate · 11 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Mx-5 (77%) and Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g (62%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda Mx-5 | Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% ✓ | 62% |
| MOT failure rate | 23% ✓ | 38% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,085 mi | 118,776 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 162,634 | 11 |
Most common faults
Mazda Mx-5
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda Mx-5 (77%) and Mazda Mx-6 2.5i g (62%) 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.