Mazda 6 Tamura Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 6 Tamura car check
Is the Mazda 6 Tamura reliable? We analysed 505 real MOT tests across 108 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Tamura is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Tamura.
Mazda 6 Tamura Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Tamura. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Tamura Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 6 Tamura fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 6 Tamura Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Tamura owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 6 Tamura Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Tamura MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda 6 Tamura Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 6 Tamura THIS CAR | 78.8% | 505 | 101,269 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Wk Bikes SX 125 | 73.7% | 392 | 7,282 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Tamura outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 6 Tamura has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.8% across 505 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is wheel bearing has excessive play with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mazda 6 Tamura owner drives around 6,759 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.