Mazda 6 Sport
From 368 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 2 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 1 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. |
Typical mileage
Half of all 6 Sports tested had between 18,639 and 30,333 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 24,058 median miles, the 6 Sport has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda 6 Sport MOT pass rate?
The Mazda 6 Sport has a 91.3% MOT pass rate based on 368 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda 6 Sport?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda 6 Sport is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution..
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda 6 Sport at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda 6 Sport is 24,058 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,639 and 30,333 miles.
Buying a used 6 Sport?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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