MOT reliability
Mazda 6ts
4 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mazda 6ts vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 6ts has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,886 miles.
4
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
8,651
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 6ts problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 6ts MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Steering4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda 6ts pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 6 | 33% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda 6ts MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 6ts MOT tests:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Headlight Lens' Weathered (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
Mazda 6ts pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 26 | 69% | 125,285 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 111,440 |
| 2002 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 137,535 |
Mazda 6ts reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mazda 6ts vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 6ts MOT issues are:
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a); Oil leak; Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mazda 6ts in our data has covered around
124,886 miles.
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