Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
79.6% pass rate
from 6,879 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Springs
      • 1.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.029% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.48% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wheel bearings (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.058% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.029% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.97% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.029% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.36% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control (99% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.087% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (21% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.029% fail on View to rear
      • 0.029% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.029% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.073% fail on Trailer electrical socket (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (39% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.015% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.058% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
    • 0.029% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.015% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
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