MOT reliability
Mazda Mazda 6
10 vehicles · 100 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mazda Mazda 6 vehicles and 100 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda 6 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 129,305 miles.
10
Vehicles
100
MOT tests
10,765
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mazda 6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda 6 MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Brakes18%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering1%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Mazda Mazda 6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 11 | 73% |
| 4 | 12 | 67% |
| 5 | 11 | 73% |
| 6 | 9 | 78% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8), Petrol (2)
Most common Mazda Mazda 6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda 6 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- corrosion front and rear suspension components (3 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Mazda Mazda 6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4 | 43 | 81% | 123,493 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 96,873 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 156,518 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 131,864 |
Mazda Mazda 6 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mazda Mazda 6 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda 6 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mazda Mazda 6 in our data has covered around
129,305 miles.
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