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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
51.7% pass rate
from 205 tests in 2021
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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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.4% fail on Suspension arm (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.98% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.49% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension rods (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Suspension rod (93 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.49% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.49% fail on Switch
    • 0.49% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 7.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.49% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Brake pads (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.49% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.49% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.98% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.49% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.49% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.49% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 9.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.98% fail on Chassis
      • 0.98% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.49% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.49% fail on Body
      • 0.49% fail on Panel
  • 9.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.9% fail on Condition (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
  • 7.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.98% fail on Condition
      • 0.49% fail on Requirements
    • 3.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.5% fail on Washers
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (80% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.98% fail on Steering
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.98% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.98% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.98% fail on Attachment
  • 0.49% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.49% fail on Registration plates
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  • Mazda 6 (2002 - 2007)
    A very enjoyable drive, with excellent handling and some fine engines. Large luggage bay. Brilliant 'Karakuri' rear seat folding of hatch and estate.

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