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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
64.5% pass rate
from 5,263 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Brakes (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (84% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (83% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs (55% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Servos
    • 0.019% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.038% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.095% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.0% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (34% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.076% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.057% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Axles
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.076% fail on View to rear
      • 0.076% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Particulate filter (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.076% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 1.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Seats (14 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Driver's seat (24 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Undertray
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.72% fail on Power steering (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Operation (18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.32% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.019% fail on Operation
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
        • 0.019% fail on Steering component
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Steering play
      • 0.019% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.59% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
      • 0.019% fail on Requirements
    • 0.076% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2011 cars)
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