MOT reliability

Mazda 6 ts

Q: Is the Mazda 6 ts reliable?

Across 820 Mazda 6 ts vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda 6 ts in our data has covered around 112,747 miles.

820 vehicles · 2,592 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 820 Mazda 6 ts vehicles and 2,592 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 6 ts has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,747 miles.

820

Vehicles

2,592

MOT tests

8,028

Avg miles / year

0.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 6 ts problem areas

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

Other88%
Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
Brakes11%
Lamps & electrical9%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Visibility2%
Identification & plates1%
Body & structure1%

Mazda 6 ts pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	100%
3	35	83%
4	46	80%
5	32	66%
6	16	75%
7	6	67%
8	5	60%
9	5	60%
10	3	67%
11	5	60%
12	5	60%
13	5	60%
14	6	50%
15	3	67%
16	1	100%
17	1	0%

Fuel types: Other (425), Petrol (392), Diesel (2), Gas Bi-Fuel (1)

Most common Mazda 6 ts MOT faults

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)

Mazda 6 ts pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2009	1	1	100%	15,179
2008	1	17	82%	113,521
2007	1	24	58%	108,256
2006	1	17	71%	105,163
2005	4	11	91%	60,354
2004	8	28	68%	94,887
2003	11	45	76%	96,462
2002	8	33	73%	85,552

Mazda 6 ts reliability FAQ

Across 820 Mazda 6 ts vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 6 ts MOT issues are: Nearside 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); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda 6 ts in our data has covered around 112,747 miles.

Compare the Mazda 6 ts

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