MOT reliability
Mazda 6 ts2
177 vehicles · 478 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 177 Mazda 6 ts2 vehicles and 478 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 6 ts2 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,422 miles.
177
Vehicles
478
MOT tests
8,565
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 6 ts2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 6 ts2 MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Brakes26%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Visibility4%
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Steering3%
Mazda 6 ts2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 85% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (108), Other (65), Diesel (4)
Most common Mazda 6 ts2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 6 ts2 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside brakes (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and rear suspension arms, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner face slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Mazda 6 ts2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 100,894 |
| 2010 | 2 | 19 | 79% | 122,511 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,646 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 12,967 |
| 2004 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 88,979 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 82,142 |
Mazda 6 ts2 reliability FAQ
Across 177 Mazda 6 ts2 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 6 ts2 MOT issues are:
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i)).
The typical Mazda 6 ts2 in our data has covered around
119,422 miles.
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