2003 Mazda 6 MOT Results

Mazda 6, registered in 2003

60.0% pass rate

from 12,183 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(3.7% better than other 2003 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

22% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 10% fail on Position lamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 9.9% fail on Front lamps (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.033% fail on Rear lamps (91% better than other 2003 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim (9.1% better than other 2003 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Registration plate
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.8% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.033% fail on Matched pair
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp (36% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.11% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.090% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.074% fail on Individual lamps (92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.090% fail on Fog lamp (91% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Fog lamp (91% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Switch
- 0.057% fail on Horn (89% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Hazard warning (93% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Lamp
  - 0.0082% fail on Tell tale
17% fail on Brakes (54% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 12% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 6.5% fail on Rear wheels (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 6.3% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 5.3% fail on Front wheels (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.082% fail on Brake operation (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Hub components (79% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 4.0% fail on Brake pads (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.53% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.48% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Brake linings
- 1.8% fail on Hydraulic systems (46% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Components (51% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.85% fail on Hoses (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Pipes (67% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.22% fail on Leaks (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Operation
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Condition (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Restricted movement (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Mechanical components
  - 0.11% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Cable (71% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Relay lever (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.098% fail on ABS (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Service brake control components (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Pedal (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.016% fail on Anti-slip (88% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0082% fail on Condition
- 0.016% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0082% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.0082% fail on Components
    - 0.0082% fail on Servos
8.0% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2003 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2003 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.082% fail on Size / type (66% better than other 2003 cars)
6.9% fail on Driver's view of the road (16% better than other 2003 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors (70% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.0082% fail on Bonnet
6.1% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Linkage (40% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Pins / bushes (65% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Attachment
  - 0.016% fail on Condition
- 0.98% fail on Tie bars / rods (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Condition (39 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.090% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.025% fail on Attachment
- 0.90% fail on Drive shafts (71% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.90% fail on Front drive shafts (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.89% fail on Constant velocity joints (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.0082% fail on Couplings
- 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings (24% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Front (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Rear (76% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Component mounting (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Subframe mounting
  - 0.0082% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.65% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Pins / bushes (84% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Attachment
- 0.52% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.51% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Location
- 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.12% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.025% fail on Condition
  - 0.025% fail on Attachment (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Front suspension joints (82% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.033% fail on Condition (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.049% fail on Torque / reaction arms (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Condition (19 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment (27 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment
- 0.016% fail on Panhard rods
  - 0.0082% fail on Condition
  - 0.0082% fail on Attachment
- 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut (94% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Attachment
- 0.0082% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.0082% fail on Condition
3.5% fail on Fuel and exhaust (28% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.43% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.43% fail on Turbo
- 0.35% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.35% fail on Catalyst (74% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.041% fail on Fuel system (90% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Cap (87% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on System (93% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Hose
1.1% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
0.81% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Steering system (90% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Steering rack (50% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Free play (73% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Steering arm (73% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.025% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Drag link end (79% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Lock stop (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.0082% fail on Other components
    - 0.0082% fail on Steering component
- 0.33% fail on Power steering
  - 0.21% fail on Pipes and hoses (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Other components
  - 0.041% fail on Operation
  - 0.0082% fail on Pump
  - 0.0082% fail on Rams
- 0.041% fail on Locking devices
- 0.016% fail on Steering control
  - 0.0082% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0082% fail on Steering column
- 0.016% fail on Steering operation
- 0.0082% fail on Rear wheel steering
  - 0.0082% fail on Components
0.65% fail on Road wheels (45% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Attachment (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.066% fail on Condition (70% better than other 2003 cars)
0.60% fail on Seat belts
- 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Attachment
0.46% fail on Body and structure
- 0.30% fail on Body condition (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Doors
  - 0.066% fail on Drivers
  - 0.016% fail on Passengers front
- 0.041% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.041% fail on Chassis
- 0.016% fail on Body security
- 0.016% fail on Seats
  - 0.016% fail on Drivers
- 0.0082% fail on Load security
  - 0.0082% fail on Bootlid

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Mazda 6 2002
A very enjoyable drive, with excellent handling and some fine engines. Large luggage bay. Brilliant 'Karakuri' rear seat folding of hatch and estate.

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