Mazda 6 MOT Results
Registered in 200344.7% pass rate
from 2,952 tests in 2017
(14% worse than other 2003 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 2003 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
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(63% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 11% fail on Front lamps (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on All position lamps
- 10% fail on Registration plate lamp (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2003 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp
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0.068% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.034% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.034% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.034% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.034% fail on Matched pair
- 4.3% fail on Stop lamp (26% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Battery
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0.41% fail on
Direction indicators
(85% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Individual lamps (88% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Flashing type
(85% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.14% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(91% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Fog lamp (91% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.10% fail on Horn (84% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.034% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.034% fail on Lamp
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12% fail on
Position lamps
(63% worse than other 2003 cars)
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27% fail on
Suspension
(32% worse than other 2003 cars)
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17% fail on
Prescribed areas
(7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 15% fail on Component mounting (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Subframe mounting (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Spring mounting
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6.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(48% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.0% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 1.9% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Attachment
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4.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(27% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (35% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.71% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.64% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.10% fail on Condition
- 2.2% fail on Front suspension joints (46% worse than other 2003 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
(62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Location
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1.6% fail on
Drive shafts
(58% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Constant velocity joints (59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Drive shafts
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0.034% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.034% fail on Drive shafts
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1.6% fail on
Front drive shafts
(59% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Condition (46 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
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0.81% fail on
Wheel bearings
(53% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Rear (58% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Front
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0.51% fail on
Shock absorbers
(64% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.51% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.14% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
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0.17% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.10% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.034% fail on Condition
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Attachment (39 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Condition
- 0.034% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.034% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.034% fail on Condition
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17% fail on
Prescribed areas
(7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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22% fail on
Brakes
(35% worse than other 2003 cars)
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(100% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Rear wheels (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Front wheels (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.10% fail on Brake operation
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5.5% fail on
Hub components
(72% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Brake pads (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Brake discs
- 0.51% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Brake linings
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3.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(48% better than other 2003 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Components
(53% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Pipes (59% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Hoses
- 0.10% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.034% fail on Cylinders
- 0.58% fail on Leaks
- 0.034% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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2.8% fail on
Components
(53% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Parking brake
(69% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (71% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Restricted movement (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.30% fail on ABS (71% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.068% fail on Cable
- 0.034% fail on Linkage
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0.068% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.068% fail on
Pedal
- 0.068% fail on Condition
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0.068% fail on
Pedal
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0.034% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.034% fail on Leaks
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16% fail on
Brake performance
(100% worse than other 2003 cars)
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10% fail on
Tyres
- 6.1% fail on Tread depth
- 5.0% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Valve stem
- 0.034% fail on Size/type
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10% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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8.3% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Requirements (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Condition
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
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2.2% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(43% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.0% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
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8.3% fail on
Seat belts
(3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.7% fail on Wipers
- 2.9% fail on Washers
- 0.54% fail on Windscreen
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors (73% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Bonnet
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8.7% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 6.2% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Vehicle structure
(5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Doors
- 0.30% fail on Drivers (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Passengers other
- 0.10% fail on Engine mountings
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4.0% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(46% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2003 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Emissions (53% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.068% fail on
Fuel system
(90% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Cap
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1.4% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate
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1.3% fail on
Steering
(74% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Steering system
(83% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint
- 0.27% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Power steering
- 0.24% fail on Operation
- 0.24% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.068% fail on Other components
- 0.068% fail on Locking devices
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0.034% fail on
Steering control
- 0.034% fail on Steering column
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0.78% fail on
Steering system
(83% better than other 2003 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Road Wheels
(130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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.