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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
53.3% pass rate
from 2,985 tests in 2021
(6.6% worse than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.87% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.034% fail on Mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.54% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.10% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.067% fail on Axles
      • 0.067% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.067% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.034% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (97% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.034% fail on Brake drums
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Anti-lock braking system (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.034% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.37% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.37% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.34% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.34% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.13% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.067% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Pedal
      • 0.034% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp (26% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.60% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (91% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.034% fail on Switch
    • 0.40% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.034% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.067% fail on Switch
    • 0.034% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (61% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (59% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.067% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
        • 0.034% fail on Catch
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Fuel system (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Tank
      • 0.034% fail on Pipe
    • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.067% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.034% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.034% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.067% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.034% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.034% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.034% fail on Carrier
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (50% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.23% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.10% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.034% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.44% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.34% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.034% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (35% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.067% fail on Requirements
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.94% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.034% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.23% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.10% fail on Other components
  • 0.77% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment (87% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
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