Mazda 6 Ts Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 6 Ts car check
Is the Mazda 6 Ts reliable? We analysed 2,530 real MOT tests across 716 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Ts is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include position lamp(s) not working, brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Ts.
Mazda 6 Ts — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mazda 6 Ts — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1798cc
- Power
- 120 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 186 g/km Band J
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £300
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £165
Mazda 6 Ts Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Ts. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Ts Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 6 Ts fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 6 Ts Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Ts owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 6 Ts Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Ts MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda 6 Ts Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 6 Ts THIS CAR | 75.9% | 2,530 | 92,746 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 |
| Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk | 81.9% | 1,083 | 63,084 mi | 24 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Ts trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 6 TsShould you buy a used Mazda 6 Ts?
The Mazda 6 Ts has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.9% across 2,530 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mazda 6 Ts are position lamp(s) not working (6 recorded failures), brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (5), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mazda 6 Ts owner drives around 6,140 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.