2017 Mazda 6 · 15,967 MOT tests
2017 Mazda 6 reliability
2017 Mazda 6s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 6 years (15,967 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- 17.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 6s: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 55,123
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,967
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.6% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mazda 6
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.7%
- Brakes4.6%
- Suspension3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Wheels0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.59%
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 2.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.58%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.24%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.74%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.39%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.57%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.79%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mazda 6 reliable?
2017 Mazda 6s fail 17.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 17 6 years (15,967 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mazda 6 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.59% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.53% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.58% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mazda 6 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mazda 6 shows 55,123 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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