2006 Mazda 6 · 5,833 MOT tests
2006 Mazda 6 reliability
2006 Mazda 6s fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 6 years (5,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 46.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 102,477
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,833
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.7% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 74% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20.6%
- Lights and electrics20.6%
- Brakes14.2%
- Body, chassis and structure9.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.1%
- Tyres6.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.47%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 6.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.11%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.94%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.63%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.34%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.1%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (11.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.9%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mazda 6 reliable?
2006 Mazda 6s fail 46.8% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 17 6 years (5,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.47% of tests), position lamp not working (6.62% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Mazda 6 shows 102,477 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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