Mazda 6 Ts D 143 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda 6 Ts D 143 reliable? We analysed 252 real MOT tests across 148 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Ts D 143 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Ts D 143.
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mazda 6 Ts D 143 — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1998cc
- Power
- 143 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 58.6 mpg
- Urban
- 46.3 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 68.9 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1554
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 167 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Ts D 143. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 6 Ts D 143 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Ts D 143 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 6 Ts D 143 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Ts D 143 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 D 143 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 D 143 THIS CAR | 71.0% | 252 | 126,298 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 |
| Ford Ka Collection | 62.9% | 175 | 53,982 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Ts D 143 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 6 Ts D 143Should you buy a used Mazda 6 Ts D 143?
The Mazda 6 Ts D 143 has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.0% across 252 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mazda 6 Ts D 143 are brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (2 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1), and parking brake recording little or no effort (1). 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 D 143 owner drives around 6,709 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.