Mazda 6 MOT Results
Registered in 200246.8% pass rate
from 1,044 tests in 2017
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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.
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28% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 12% fail on Registration plate lamp (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Position lamps
(53% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 11% fail on Front lamps (92% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on All position lamps
- 0.29% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.096% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.096% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 4.2% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Battery
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0.67% fail on
Direction indicators
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Individual lamps (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Side repeaters
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0.67% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Fog lamp (87% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.096% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.096% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.096% fail on Lamp
- 0.096% fail on Horn
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28% fail on
Suspension
(28% worse than other 2002 cars)
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18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 15% fail on Component mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Subframe mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Spring mounting
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7.0% fail on
Suspension arms
(46% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.57% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
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3.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(37% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.48% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.29% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Attachment
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3.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
(120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Front suspension joints (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition (82 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Attachment (35 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Constant velocity joints (73% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Front drive shafts
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.86% fail on
Coil springs
(79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Wheel bearings
(57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Front
- 0.096% fail on Rear
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0.48% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.29% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Condition (82 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.19% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.19% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.096% fail on Condition
- 0.096% fail on Attachment
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18% fail on
Prescribed areas
(4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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18% fail on
Brakes
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(33% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 5.1% fail on Front wheels (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 1.3% fail on Brake imbalance (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.19% fail on Brake operation
- 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.5% fail on
Hub components
(68% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Brake discs
- 0.38% fail on Brake calipers
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3.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(49% better than other 2002 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Components
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Pipes (60% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Hoses
- 0.19% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.19% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.19% fail on Operation
- 0.096% fail on Leaks
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2.8% fail on
Components
(53% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.77% fail on Condition
- 0.67% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.38% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.29% fail on ABS (74% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.096% fail on Linkage
- 0.096% fail on Lever
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(33% worse than other 2002 cars)
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11% fail on
Tyres
- 5.8% fail on Tread depth
- 5.4% fail on Condition
- 0.29% fail on Size/type
- 0.19% fail on Valve stem
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11% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(160% worse than other 2002 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Condition
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3.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(86% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.7% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.096% fail on Passengers airbag
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8.0% fail on
Seat belts
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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9.7% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Body condition (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Vehicle structure
(3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Engine mountings
- 0.19% fail on Body security
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0.19% fail on
Doors
- 0.096% fail on Drivers
- 0.096% fail on Passengers other
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0.19% fail on
Seats
- 0.19% fail on Drivers
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8.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.8% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
- 0.096% fail on Bonnet
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(56% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Emissions (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.29% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Pipe
- 0.096% fail on Tank
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1.7% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate
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1.3% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2002 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering rack (80% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Ball joint
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0.38% fail on
Power steering
- 0.29% fail on Operation
- 0.096% fail on Other components
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0.096% fail on
Steering control
- 0.096% fail on Steering column
- 0.096% fail on Locking devices
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0.96% fail on
Steering system
(78% better than other 2002 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Road Wheels
(170% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Condition
Read the Honest John Review
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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.