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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.4% pass rate
from 6,198 tests in 2021
(5.6% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (66% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (67% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.081% fail on Cable
        • 0.048% fail on Lever
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pedal
    • 0.66% fail on Parking brake control (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Lever (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.40% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.016% fail on Air brake cylinder/actuator
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.065% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamps (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (96% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.34% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.081% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.081% fail on Horn
      • 0.032% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.016% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.016% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.86% fail on Springs (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Coil springs (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
    • 0.77% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.19% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (56% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.097% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.048% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (15% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.065% fail on View to rear
      • 0.065% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.032% fail on Bonnet (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.032% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.016% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.081% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (43% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Seats (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Belts
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.097% fail on Other body component
      • 0.065% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.081% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.097% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Chassis
      • 0.016% fail on Chassis condition
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.016% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.016% fail on Tank
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.032% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 0.065% fail on Airbags
      • 0.048% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.66% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.048% fail on Power steering
      • 0.048% fail on Operation
    • 0.048% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.016% fail on Steering column
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.016% fail on Speedometer
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