Mazda 6 Ts D 121 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 6 Ts D 121 car check
Is the Mazda 6 Ts D 121 reliable? We analysed 302 real MOT tests across 174 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 6 Ts D 121 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 6 Ts D 121.
Mazda 6 Ts D 121 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 6 Ts D 121. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 6 Ts D 121 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 6 Ts D 121 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 121 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 6 Ts D 121 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 121 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 121 THIS CAR | 68.5% | 302 | 120,073 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 |
| Yamaha Tenere 700 Rally Edition | 91.1% | 360 | 8,285 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 6 Ts D 121 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mazda 6 Ts D 121Should you buy a used Mazda 6 Ts D 121?
The Mazda 6 Ts D 121 has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.5% across 302 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mazda 6 Ts D 121 owner drives around 8,235 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.