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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.9% pass rate
from 4,773 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint (28% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.9% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Mounting
      • 0.042% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.98% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Other suspension component (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.084% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.042% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Axles
      • 0.021% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.021% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
  • 16% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (64% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (91% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (38% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Brake linings (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (37% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever
        • 0.042% fail on Cable
        • 0.021% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.084% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.084% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.042% fail on Other components
      • 0.042% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.021% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
        • 0.021% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.042% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.021% fail on Leaks
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Headlamp (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.69% fail on Direction indicators (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Flashing type (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies) (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Horn
      • 0.042% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.042% fail on All position lamps (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.021% fail on Switch
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.27% fail on Windscreen (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.021% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.042% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.021% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.021% fail on Joints
    • 0.65% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.063% fail on Panel
      • 0.021% fail on Body condition
      • 0.021% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.063% fail on Bracket
    • 0.13% fail on Floor (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.042% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
      • 0.021% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.021% fail on Door condition
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.063% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.021% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.084% fail on Undertray
    • 0.042% fail on Fuel system (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Tank
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.021% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.021% fail on Carrier
    • 0.021% fail on Towbar
      • 0.021% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.021% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.021% fail on Cabs
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.021% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.021% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.063% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Other emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.021% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.021% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.75% fail on Prescribed areas (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment
      • 0.042% fail on Requirements
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Steering linkage components (61% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.021% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.23% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.063% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.042% fail on Operation
      • 0.021% fail on Pump
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
    • 0.042% fail on Steering play
      • 0.042% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.021% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.021% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.021% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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