2007 Mazda 6 · 9,907 MOT tests
2007 Mazda 6 reliability
2007 Mazda 6s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 6 years (9,907 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 46.6%
- 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 15
- 105,345
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,907
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 15.5% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.2%
- Suspension20.5%
- Brakes15.5%
- Body, chassis and structure7.2%
- Tyres7.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.07%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.79%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 3.4%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 3.21%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.13%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (14.18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.3%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (10.1%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.75%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mazda 6 reliable?
2007 Mazda 6s fail 46.6% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 17 6 years (9,907 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.67% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.07% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Mazda 6 shows 105,345 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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