Mazda 6 Ts D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda 6 Ts D reliable? We analysed 449 real MOT tests across 120 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Ts D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Ts D.
Mazda 6 Ts D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Ts D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Ts D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Ts D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 6 Ts D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Ts D 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 Ts D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 6 Ts D THIS CAR | 79.1% | 449 | 116,576 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 |
| Daihatsu Hi-jet | 74.9% | 499 | 42,104 mi | 27 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Ts D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 6 Ts DShould you buy a used Mazda 6 Ts D?
The Mazda 6 Ts D has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.1% across 449 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Mazda 6 Ts D owner drives around 8,328 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.