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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.6% pass rate
from 561 tests in 2021
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.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 16% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.71% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.53% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.36% fail on Suspension rod (41 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Brakes (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (92% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 7.1% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 8.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.89% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.89% fail on Rigid brake pipes (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.36% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.36% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.53% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.53% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.3% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Other body component (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Panel
    • 0.53% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (83% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
        • 0.18% fail on Catch
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 8.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 8.0% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.36% fail on Driver's view (18 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (89% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.36% fail on Power steering
      • 0.36% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Rams
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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