2010 Mazda 6 · 19,313 MOT tests
2010 Mazda 6 reliability
2010 Mazda 6s fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 6 years (19,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 39.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 114,422
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,313
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: about average for its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 17.9% of tests fail here (75% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 68% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Brakes17.9%
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Suspension11.4%
- Tyres7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 6.13%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 4.22%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.53%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.22%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.11%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (10.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.87%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (7.48%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mazda 6 reliable?
2010 Mazda 6s fail 39.3% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 17 6 years (19,313 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.27% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (6.13% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (4.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Mazda 6 shows 114,422 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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