Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 6 Kuro Edition car check
Is the Mazda 6 Kuro Edition reliable? We analysed 229 real MOT tests across 100 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Kuro Edition is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Kuro Edition.
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mazda 6 Kuro Edition — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 162 BHP
- Power (kW)
- 121 kW
- 0–62 mph
- 9.4 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 155 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- 6ap
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £165
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £90.75
- Insurance group
- 22 of 50
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Kuro Edition. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda 6 Kuro Edition to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda 6 Kuro Edition models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Kuro Edition owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda 6 Kuro Edition year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 194 | 92.3% | 20,392 | 30,503 | 40,444 |
Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Kuro Edition MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda 6 Kuro Edition
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.3% MOT pass rate from 194 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda 6 Kuro Edition is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.3% across 194 tests.
How Does the Mazda 6 Kuro Edition Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 6 Kuro Edition THIS CAR | 92.1% | 229 | 30,406 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Volkswagen Bora TDI Sport | 68% | 403 | 190,014 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Kuro Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 6 Kuro EditionShould you buy a used Mazda 6 Kuro Edition?
The Mazda 6 Kuro Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 229 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda 6 Kuro Edition with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda 6 Kuro Edition owner drives around 7,813 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.