Mazda Mx-6
From 459 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, 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, caused 33 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 33 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 22 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 18 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 14 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 14 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 12 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 12 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 12 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40.1% of Mx-6 failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.5% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £172.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 78.1% | emissions levels exceed default limits, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 1993 | 61.5% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mx-6s tested had between 86,986 and 150,329 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 106,213 median miles, the Mx-6 has 0.03 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 Mx-6 MOT pass rate?
The Mazda Mx-6 has a 68.6% MOT pass rate based on 459 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda Mx-6?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda Mx-6 is 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, which caused 33 failures. Other common issues include a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda Mx-6 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda Mx-6 is 106,213 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 86,986 and 150,329 miles.
Buying a used Mx-6?
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.
With a 68.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £172 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 40.1% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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