Mazda 6 MOT Results
Registered in 201377.4% pass rate
from 4,798 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.
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7.1% fail on
Suspension
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3.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(53% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.063% fail on Suspension arm
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1.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.10% fail on Ball joint
- 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.042% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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1.0% fail on
Springs
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Coil springs
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.98% fail on Coil spring (73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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0.98% fail on
Coil springs
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.23% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.17% fail on Ball joint
- 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.042% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.042% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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3.8% fail on
Suspension arms
(53% worse than other 2013 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Brakes
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
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0.77% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.75% fail on Brake discs
- 0.021% fail on Brake drums
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0.10% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.083% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Cable
- 0.021% fail on Linkage
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.0% fail on
Brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(63% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Parking brake performance
(120% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.75% fail on
Rbt
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.75% fail on
Rbt
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Service brake performance
(40% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Rbt
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.69% fail on
Rbt
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
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0.13% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(63% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.27% fail on Lever
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0.10% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.063% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.021% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.021% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.083% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.042% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.042% fail on Hand lever
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0.042% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.021% fail on Other components
- 0.021% fail on Additional braking device
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0.021% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.021% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.021% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid
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0.021% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.021% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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3.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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4.1% fail on
Tyres
(20% better than other 2013 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2013 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Visibility
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.0% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.042% fail on Windscreen
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0.042% fail on
View to rear
- 0.042% fail on Mirrors
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2.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(27% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.021% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.50% fail on
Headlamps
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.21% fail on
Direction indicators
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
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0.21% fail on
Flashing type
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.083% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.083% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.063% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.021% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.021% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(27% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.73% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.021% fail on Other emission control equipment
- 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.021% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.48% fail on
Spark ignition
(53% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.042% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
(130% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.063% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.021% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.021% fail on Undertray
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1.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.2% fail on
Steering
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1.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.1% fail on Track rod end
- 0.042% fail on Ball joint
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0.042% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.042% fail on Steering rack
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0.021% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.021% fail on Universal joint
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0.021% fail on
Steering play
- 0.021% fail on Steering rack
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1.1% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.52% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.083% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.083% fail on
Seats
- 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.021% fail on Driver's seat
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0.063% fail on
Body
- 0.063% fail on Other body component
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0.042% fail on
Transmission
(95% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Bumpers
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0.021% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.021% fail on Other boot lid component
- 0.021% fail on Undertray
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0.35% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.35% fail on Registration plates
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0.23% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.21% fail on Attachment
- 0.021% fail on Condition
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0.21% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.19% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
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Mazda 6 (2013 - 2022)
Nimble and agile handling. Spacious cabin is very well made. Huge improvements to refinement and steering from October 2016.