Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2017

87.5% pass rate

from 4,813 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

3.7% fail on Brakes (78% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 2.7% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.83% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.42% fail on Rbt
      - 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.083% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.083% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.083% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.042% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.042% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.042% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.042% fail on Rbt
      - 0.042% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.10% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (17 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.021% fail on Electronic stability control
3.6% fail on Visibility
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 1.00% fail on Washers
- 0.021% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.021% fail on Windscreen
- 0.021% fail on View to rear
  - 0.021% fail on Mirrors
2.9% fail on Tyres
- 1.6% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
1.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (40% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.00% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.15% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.10% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.062% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.021% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.021% fail on Horn
- 0.042% fail on Direction indicators (83% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Flashing type (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.042% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.042% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.021% fail on Switch
- 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
0.73% fail on Suspension
- 0.37% fail on Springs
  - 0.37% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.37% fail on Coil spring
- 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.17% fail on Linkage (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.062% fail on Suspension arms (73% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.021% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.021% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.021% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.17% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.10% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.042% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.083% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.062% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.062% fail on Bumpers
- 0.062% fail on Body
  - 0.062% fail on Other body component
- 0.042% fail on Seats
  - 0.042% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.021% fail on Exhaust system
0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates
0.10% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.062% fail on Attachment
- 0.042% fail on Condition
0.062% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.042% fail on Condition
- 0.021% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp