2016 Mazda 6 · 23,634 MOT tests
2016 Mazda 6 reliability
2016 Mazda 6s fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 6 years (23,634 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 20.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 67,057
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,634
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 7.2% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.2%
- Brakes5%
- Tyres4.7%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.13%
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 2.67%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.89%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.51%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.04%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.23%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.96%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.76%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mazda 6 reliable?
2016 Mazda 6s fail 20.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 17 6 years (23,634 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.13% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mazda 6 shows 67,057 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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