Mazda MX-6, registered in 1997
46.9% pass rate
from 288 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-6 is unusually good or bad.
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25% fail on
Brakes
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16% fail on
Brake performance
- 9.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 7.6% fail on Rear wheels
- 6.6% fail on Front wheels (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
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6.6% fail on
Parking brake
(2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 6.6% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Hub components
- 3.5% fail on Brake pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake calipers (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Brake discs
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4.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(55% better than other 1997 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Components
(57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Pipes
- 0.69% fail on Hoses
- 0.35% fail on Leaks
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3.8% fail on
Components
(57% better than other 1997 cars)
- 2.1% fail on ABS
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0.69% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.35% fail on Linkage
- 0.35% fail on Lever
- 0.35% fail on Cable
- 0.69% fail on Restricted movement
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16% fail on
Brake performance
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25% fail on
Suspension
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15% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1997 cars)
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15% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 15% fail on Constant velocity joints (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
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15% fail on
Front drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1997 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 5.2% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Pins / bushes
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5.9% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 5.2% fail on Component mounting
- 0.69% fail on Subframe mounting
- 1.4% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.69% fail on
Coil springs
(80% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Condition
- 0.35% fail on Location
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0.69% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.69% fail on Condition
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0.69% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.69% fail on Front
- 0.35% fail on Front suspension locking devices
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0.35% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.35% fail on Condition
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15% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 1997 cars)
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19% fail on
Lighting and signalling
(31% better than other 1997 cars)
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6.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 6.6% fail on Front lamps
- 4.9% fail on Registration plate
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
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2.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.0% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.35% fail on Direction indicators
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2.1% fail on
Flashing type
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 1997 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Matched pair
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1.0% fail on
Fog lamp
- 1.0% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.35% fail on Horn
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6.6% fail on
Position lamps
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10% fail on
Tyres
- 6.9% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 1997 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Tread depth
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9.0% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
- 6.6% fail on Exhaust system
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4.5% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.5% fail on Catalyst
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8.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers (66% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Windscreen
- 0.35% fail on Bonnet
- 0.35% fail on Mirrors
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3.8% fail on
Seat belts
- 3.1% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.69% fail on Condition
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3.5% fail on
Steering
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end
- 0.35% fail on Steering rack
- 0.35% fail on Ball joint
- 0.35% fail on Steering operation
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0.35% fail on
Power steering
- 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.35% fail on Locking devices
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
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1.0% fail on
Road wheels
- 1.0% fail on Attachment
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1.0% fail on
Body and structure
(77% better than other 1997 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Body condition
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0.69% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.69% fail on Registration plate
Read the Honest John Review
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Mazda MX6 1992
Refined V6 engine, well built and dependable.
