MOT reliability

Mazda 6 sport

Q: Is the Mazda 6 sport reliable?

Across 786 Mazda 6 sport vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda 6 sport?

The typical Mazda 6 sport in our data has covered around 41,854 miles.

786 vehicles · 1,788 completed MOT tests analysed

89%

MOT pass rate

Based on 786 Mazda 6 sport vehicles and 1,788 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 6 sport has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,854 miles.

786

Vehicles

1,788

MOT tests

8,613

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 6 sport problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 6 sport MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension40%
Brakes31%
Other22%
Visibility6%
Lamps & electrical5%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Body & structure1%

Mazda 6 sport pass rate by age

How the Mazda 6 sport's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	31	97%
3	761	92%
4	490	91%
5	154	90%
6	19	79%
7	12	92%
8	12	83%
9	10	100%
10	14	71%
11	13	69%
12	11	82%
13	4	100%
14	4	50%
15	2	100%
16	4	75%
17	5	60%
18	3	67%

Fuel types: Petrol (740), Other (37), Diesel (9)

Most common Mazda 6 sport MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 6 sport MOT tests:

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (70 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (52 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (42 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (38 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (22 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (22 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (19 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (18 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (17 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (15 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (13 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (13 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (11 times)

Mazda 6 sport pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2023	33	36	92%	25,984
2022	388	657	93%	35,664
2021	249	689	92%	38,978
2016	1	9	89%	52,587
2014	1	10	90%	132,577
2013	2	25	80%	122,767
2010	4	49	73%	152,389
2008	3	55	82%	91,118
2004	1	7	57%	65,865
2003	1	2	100%	45,542
2002	2	10	80%	80,933

Mazda 6 sport reliability FAQ

Across 786 Mazda 6 sport vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 6 sport MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mazda 6 sport in our data has covered around 41,854 miles.

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