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Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.8% pass rate
from 7,110 tests in 2021
(8.4% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Washers
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads (60% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (71% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs (71% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
    • 0.73% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance (200% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.34% fail on Rigid brake pipes (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.056% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.014% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage (18 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (56 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.056% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.042% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.028% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.028% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.098% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (14 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (16 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.62% fail on Compression ignition (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.23% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.028% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.21% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.014% fail on Transmission
      • 0.014% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.084% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.028% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.028% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.056% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Seat belts (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2016 cars)
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