2011 Mazda 6 · 14,736 MOT tests
2011 Mazda 6 reliability
2011 Mazda 6s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 6 years (14,736 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 38.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 107,870
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,736
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 16.6% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.4%
- Brakes16.6%
- Suspension10.3%
- Tyres7.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.42%
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 5.67%
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 3.25%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.19%
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 2.65%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.49%
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 (17.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.49%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (8.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.16%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (7.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mazda 6 reliable?
2011 Mazda 6s fail 38.9% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 17 6 years (14,736 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.42% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5.67% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (3.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mazda 6 shows 107,870 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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