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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
56.5% pass rate
from 6,036 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Brakes (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.17% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (63% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.083% fail on Cable
        • 0.083% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Linkage
        • 0.017% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.48% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal
    • 0.50% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.28% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.083% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.033% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.050% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.033% fail on Other components
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.017% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.033% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.033% fail on Servos
      • 0.017% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
    • 0.033% fail on Load sensing valves (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Headlamps (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies) (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Position lamp (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Side repeaters (95% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.099% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Suspension arms (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.78% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.083% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.51% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame (88% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Requirements
      • 0.033% fail on Prescribed areas (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (13% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.033% fail on View to rear (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors (81% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.98% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.30% fail on Emissions not tested (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Particulate filter (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (42% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Driver's seat (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.25% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.20% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.033% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Mounting fixings (22 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Panel
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.083% fail on Chassis
      • 0.083% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.083% fail on Undertray
    • 0.050% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
      • 0.017% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.050% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Catch
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.017% fail on Floor
    • 0.017% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.80% fail on Steering (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack (62% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.61% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.61% fail on Attachment
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