Mazda 6 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

91.1% pass rate

from 3,359 tests in 2021

(26% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 6 is unusually good or bad.

2.6% fail on Tyres
- 1.8% fail on Condition
- 0.80% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Size/type
2.1% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.30% fail on Brake discs
- 0.27% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.18% fail on Rbt
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.089% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.060% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.060% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.030% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.030% fail on Flexible brake hoses
1.7% fail on Visibility (46% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Washers
- 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.089% fail on Windscreen
- 0.030% fail on Driver's view
1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.15% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.15% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.089% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.089% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.089% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.060% fail on Headlamps (85% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Headlamp (82% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.060% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.060% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.060% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.030% fail on Position lamp
- 0.030% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
0.18% fail on Suspension
- 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.089% fail on Linkage (17 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.060% fail on Springs
  - 0.060% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.060% fail on Coil spring
0.18% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.060% fail on Transmission
  - 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.060% fail on Joints
- 0.060% fail on Body
  - 0.060% fail on Other body component
- 0.030% fail on Chassis
  - 0.030% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.030% fail on Seats
  - 0.030% fail on Passenger's seat
0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.030% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.12% fail on Registration plates
0.12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.030% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.060% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
0.12% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.060% fail on Condition
- 0.060% fail on Attachment
0.060% fail on Steering
- 0.030% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering