Mazda 6 MOT Results
Registered in 201173.4% pass rate
from 5,342 tests in 2017
(8.1% worse than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(12% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.1% fail on
Position lamps
(160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Front lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Stop lamp (46% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Headlamps
(52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.056% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.13% fail on Battery
- 0.056% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.037% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.037% fail on
Direction indicators
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.037% fail on
Flashing type
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.019% fail on Individual lamps
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0.037% fail on
Flashing type
(96% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Horn
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0.019% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.019% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.019% fail on Tell tale
- 0.019% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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9.3% fail on
Brakes
(100% worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rear wheels (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front wheels (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.037% fail on Brake operation
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5.0% fail on
Hub components
(88% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Brake pads (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Brake discs
- 0.19% fail on Brake calipers (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Brake linings
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0.41% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.41% fail on Condition
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0.41% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.28% fail on
Components
- 0.19% fail on Pipes
- 0.075% fail on Hoses
- 0.019% fail on Cylinders
- 0.075% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Leaks
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0.28% fail on
Components
- 0.19% fail on Restricted movement (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.056% fail on
Pedal
- 0.056% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Pedal
- 0.056% fail on ABS
- 0.037% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.037% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.019% fail on Linkage
- 0.019% fail on Cable
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5.0% fail on
Brake performance
(2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.36% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem
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5.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.0% fail on Wipers (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.73% fail on Washers (52% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Windscreen
- 0.056% fail on Mirrors
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2.3% fail on
Suspension
(59% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.41% fail on Linkage condition (12 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.056% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Attachment (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Suspension arms
(50% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (51% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Attachment
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0.47% fail on
Wheel bearings
(120% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Front (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.19% fail on
Shock absorbers
(77% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Drive shafts
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Front drive shafts
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Constant velocity joints (71% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Drive shafts
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0.17% fail on
Front drive shafts
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.056% fail on
Coil springs
(98% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.056% fail on Condition (98% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.019% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.77% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.77% fail on
Steering
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
(7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.21% fail on
Steering system
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Ball joint
- 0.056% fail on Steering rack
- 0.037% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Drag link end
- 0.17% fail on Steering operation (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Locking devices
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0.39% fail on
Power steering
(7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(140% worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Seats
(10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Drivers (19 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Passengers
- 0.094% fail on Body condition
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0.037% fail on
Doors
- 0.019% fail on Drivers
- 0.019% fail on Passengers front
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0.45% fail on
Seats
(10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.34% fail on Registration plate
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0.26% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.19% fail on Attachment
- 0.075% fail on Condition
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0.26% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.11% fail on Condition
- 0.056% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Attachment
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0.056% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.056% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts
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0.13% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.037% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Emissions
Read the Honest John Review
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Mazda 6 (2008 - 2012)
Neatly styled, entry-level models a good balance of ride and handling, excellent 2.2-litre diesel engine.