Mazda Mx-6
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 5 years from 440 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
440
Best Year
1996 (77%)
Years Covered
5
How reliable is the Mazda Mx-6?
Mazda Mx-6 by Year
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About the Mazda Mx-6
The Mazda Mx-6 has been tested 440 times in 2024 MOT data across 5 model years (1992 to 1997), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1996 model is the most reliable with a 77% pass rate from 107 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 64%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer MAZDA MX-6s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 108,990 miles, while the newest (1997) averages 109,958 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-6 is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
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