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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
69.8% pass rate
from 3,466 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.92% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs (76% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.029% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.029% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.029% fail on Leaks
  • 6.5% fail on Suspension (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension unit
  • 5.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.058% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.029% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.087% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (85% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.087% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Particulate filter (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition (43% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.058% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
  • 0.95% fail on Steering (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Power steering (14 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Operation (24 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.029% fail on Operation
    • 0.17% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Electronic power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.89% fail on Body, chassis, structure (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's seat (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Belts
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.029% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.029% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Requirements
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.058% fail on Seat belt installation check (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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