Mazda 6
MOT data from 99,587 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.7%. Average mileage at test: 93,957 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3,078 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2,482 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2,232 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,145 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,034 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 1,934 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,863 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,808 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1,358 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1,353 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 55,117 | 80.1% |
| Petrol | 44,426 | 79.2% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 130 | 56.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2003 | 337 | 63.2% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2004 | 702 | 62% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2005 | 1,466 | 65.6% | |
| Top failures: 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, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 2,204 | 71.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 4,079 | 69.8% | |
| Top failures: 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 suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2008 | 5,669 | 71.8% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2009 | 6,383 | 74.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 8,699 | 73.6% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 6,740 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 4,773 | 75.7% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2013 | 6,935 | 80% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | |||
| 2014 | 10,090 | 80.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2015 | 10,901 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2016 | 10,754 | 84.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2017 | 7,058 | 87.2% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2018 | 4,630 | 89% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 6,442 | 91.2% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2020 | 1,491 | 95.2% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 103 | 93.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
67,434 mi
Median
92,005 mi
75th percentile
122,806 mi
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