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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75.2%
Avg Pass Rate
-4.4%
vs Mazda Avg
17
Year Ranges
Good
Reliability
Mazda 6 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mazda 6 has an average MOT pass rate of 75.2%, which is 4.4 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 79.6%. 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. 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.
2021
Based on 122 vehicles
2.7%
7.3%
42k mi
2020
Based on 2,737 vehicles
2.7%
5.9%
40k mi
68k mi
2019
Based on 11,163 vehicles
3.4%
9.7%
45k mi
69k mi
2018
Based on 7,838 vehicles
4.7%
12.3%
74k mi
2017
Based on 11,503 vehicles
4.7%
14.6%
90k mi
2016
Based on 16,846 vehicles
5.7%
19.1%
2015
Based on 16,699 vehicles
5.5%
19.8%
152k mi
2014
Based on 15,413 vehicles
5.8%
24.3%
156k mi
2013
Based on 10,513 vehicles
6.2%
25.2%
157k mi
2012
Based on 7,108 vehicles
9.3%
27.9%
159k mi
2011
Based on 10,264 vehicles
9.7%
29.8%
2010
Based on 13,215 vehicles
9.6%
29.6%
2009
Based on 10,375 vehicles
8.7%
28.5%
2008
Based on 9,205 vehicles
9.1%
28.7%
2007
Based on 6,281 vehicles
8.0%
29.3%
2006
Based on 3,627 vehicles
7.4%
25.8%
2005
Based on 2,319 vehicles
7.6%
27.0%
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
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point
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
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Nearside
Rear
Nearside
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Mazda 6 — Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Mazda 6 MOT and reliability.
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