2014 Mazda 6 · 21,754 MOT tests
2014 Mazda 6 reliability
2014 Mazda 6s fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 6 years (21,754 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 26.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 88,667
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,754
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 10.7% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.7%
- Brakes7.3%
- Tyres5.8%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.31%
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 2.11%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 2.01%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.98%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.82%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.76%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.24%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda 6 reliable?
2014 Mazda 6s fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 17 6 years (21,754 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.31% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda 6 shows 88,667 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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