Mazda 6 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda 6. Check any 6 by registration number below.

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78.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-4.9%

vs Mazda Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mazda 6 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda 6 has an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, which is 4.9 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 6 on the road.

The most common reasons a Mazda 6 fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, headlamp levelling device inoperative, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your 6 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mazda 6, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda 6 performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 73 vehicles

98.6%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Mileage at 3yr

100k mi

2021

Based on 122 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

7.3%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

2020

Based on 2,737 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 3yr

40k mi

Mileage at 5yr

68k mi

2019

Based on 11,163 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

2018

Based on 7,838 vehicles

88.1%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2017

Based on 11,503 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.6%

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

2016

Based on 16,846 vehicles

81.5%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

19.1%

2015

Based on 16,699 vehicles

79.8%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

19.8%

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2014

Based on 15,413 vehicles

76.5%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

24.3%

Mileage at 10yr

156k mi

2013

Based on 10,513 vehicles

74.8%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

25.2%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2012

Based on 7,108 vehicles

70.3%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

27.9%

Mileage at 10yr

159k mi

2011

Based on 10,264 vehicles

67.9%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

9.7%

Retest Rate

29.8%

2010

Based on 13,215 vehicles

66.8%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

9.6%

Retest Rate

29.6%

2009

Based on 10,375 vehicles

67.1%Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

28.5%

2008

Based on 9,205 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

28.7%

2007

Based on 6,281 vehicles

61.0%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

8.0%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2006

Based on 3,627 vehicles

62.2%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

25.8%

2005

Based on 2,319 vehicles

56.1%Below Average

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.6%

Retest Rate

27.0%

2004

Based on 6,863 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

29.8%

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

2003

Based on 10,491 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

11.4%

Retest Rate

34.8%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

180k mi

2002

Based on 3,171 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Mazda average: 83.3%

Dangerous Defects

14.8%

Retest Rate

29.6%

Mileage at 10yr

177k mi

0

Based on 82,496 vehicles

79.1%Good

Mazda average: 83.3%

Mileage at 5yr

90k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mazda 6

The most common reasons a Mazda 6 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.1%

Headlamp levelling device inoperative

8.7%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

4.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.0%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

3.1%

Mazda 6 Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda 6

Mazda 6 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda 6 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda 6?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda 6 is 78.4% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda 6?

The most common MOT failures on the Mazda 6 are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.1%), Headlamp levelling device inoperative (8.7%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (4.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mazda 6 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 78.4%, the Mazda 6 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda 6?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mazda 6?

Typical mileage for the Mazda 6: 100,158 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 6 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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