MAZDA 6 MOT pass rate
75.4% of 90,334 MAZDA 6 MOT tests pass.
At 75.4%, The 6 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
At 75.4%, The MAZDA 6 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA 6 tested at 0–3 years pass 95.4% of the time, compared with just 61.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.4% | 614 | 24,104 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.5% | 11,694 | 43,924 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.1% | 32,689 | 80,987 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.7% | 30,564 | 111,808 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.6% | 14,773 | 114,578 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 6
The most common reason the MAZDA 6 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 50.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 50.0% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 42.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 21.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.5% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.8% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.8% | Fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-30 — 94.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA 6?
- 75.4% of MAZDA 6 MOT tests pass, based on 90,334 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA 6?
- The most common reason the MAZDA 6 fails its MOT is brakes — present in 50.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the MAZDA 6's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.