Mazda 6
Registered from 2002 to 2021.
About this model
The Mazda 6 is a mid-size sedan produced by Mazda from 2002 to 2024, replacing the long-produced Capella/626.
From the Wikipedia article Mazda6, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2015 2.2 diesel. 1,074 of 6,223 tests failed, 17%.
Better than 34% of 2015 cars. The typical one fails 15%, across 894 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43% | 463 |
| Brakes | 30% | 319 |
| Tyres and wheels | 27% | 290 |
| Lights and electrics | 15% | 159 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 14% | 150 |
| Visibility | 7% | 77 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 43% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Brakes — 30% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyres and wheels — 27% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Exhaust and emissions — 14% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 15% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 7% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 160–180k miles this one fails 22% of its inspections, against the 21% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 13% | 10% | 221 | |
| 40–60k miles | 15% | 14% | 841 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 17% | 1,650 | |
| 80–100k miles | 18% | 19% | 1,627 | |
| 100–120k miles | 18% | 20% | 1,018 | |
| 120–140k miles | 19% | 21% | 535 | |
| 140–160k miles | 21% | 20% | 225 | |
| 160–180k miles | 22% | 21% | 60 |
6,177 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 80k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 petrol · 154 hp · 1495 kg · 2779 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 1488 kg · 2799 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 154 hp · 1486 kg · 2777 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.2 diesel · 164 hp · 1559 kg · 2782 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.2 diesel · 168 hp · 1551 kg · 2787 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.2 diesel · 164 hp · 1557 kg · 2785 mm wheelbase · 4.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.2 diesel · 160 hp · 1552 kg · 2787 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.2 diesel · 157 hp · 1537 kg · 2785 mm wheelbase · 4.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.2 diesel · 157 hp · 1577 kg · 2774 mm wheelbase · 4.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.2 diesel · 152 hp · 1620 kg · 2727 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.2 diesel · 152 hp · 1618 kg · 2725 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.2 diesel · 1602 kg · 2726 mm wheelbase · 5.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00177/22
The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pomping failure. This may result in the engine no start and/or stall, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00508/22
When the airbag is activated, a defect in the gas generator of the driver airbag may result in uncontrolled inflation and the release of metal fragments, which can cause injury to the occupants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00510/22
Corrosion of the tailgate shock absorber may lead to its breaking. This may result in sudden opening of the tailgate and pieces of luggage falling onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01527/21
The fuel pump caps may crack and the fuel tank cap may loosen.This could result in loss of fuel, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users