Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2015

80.9% pass rate

from 7,155 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

4.6% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Springs (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Coil springs (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Coil spring (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Linkage (13 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.028% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.014% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (43% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Ball joint (50% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (65% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.042% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
4.5% fail on Brakes (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 2.8% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.75% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.014% fail on Relay lever
- 1.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.50% fail on Rbt
      - 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.20% fail on Rbt
      - 0.18% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.056% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.042% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.056% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.042% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.014% fail on Pedal
- 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.014% fail on Servos
- 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
4.3% fail on Visibility
- 3.3% fail on Wipers (31% worse than other 2015 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Washers
- 0.056% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.056% fail on Windscreen
- 0.042% fail on View to rear
  - 0.042% fail on Mirrors
4.0% fail on Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on Size/type
2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2015 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.098% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.35% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.31% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
  - 0.014% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (49% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.098% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.042% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.070% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.014% fail on Horn
- 0.042% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.042% fail on Position lamp
- 0.042% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.34% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.056% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.014% fail on Particulate filter
    - 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  - 0.20% fail on Spark ignition (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2015 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.014% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.014% fail on Engine oil leaks
0.25% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.070% fail on Condition
0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.084% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.084% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.042% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Pipe
- 0.042% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Bumpers
- 0.014% fail on Undertray
0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.15% fail on Condition
0.098% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.098% fail on Registration plates
0.070% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2015 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2015 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Locking devices