MOT reliability
Mazda 6 sl
11 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Mazda 6 sl vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 6 sl has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 109,828 miles.
11
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
6,311
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 6 sl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 6 sl MOT tests:
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Other85%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mazda 6 sl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (4)
Most common Mazda 6 sl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 6 sl MOT tests:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- general corrosion front and rear suspension (3 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (3 times)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2) (3 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front slight brake bind (2 times)
- Offside Rear slight brake bind (2 times)
Mazda 6 sl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 22 | 73% | 157,568 |
| 2004 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 119,712 |
Mazda 6 sl reliability FAQ
Across 11 Mazda 6 sl vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 6 sl MOT issues are:
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Mazda 6 sl in our data has covered around
109,828 miles.
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