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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.4% pass rate
from 4,798 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.1% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms (53% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.77% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.021% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.083% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.083% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.042% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.042% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
      • 0.021% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.021% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.021% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.21% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.063% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.021% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.063% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.042% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.021% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.021% fail on Steering play
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.52% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.083% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.083% fail on Seats
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.35% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.021% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (61% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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