Mazda 6: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 8.5% of Mazda 6 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 2005 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3,660 | 14.4% |
| 2005 | 7,689 | 13.9% |
| 2006 | 11,778 | 11.3% |
| 2007 | 20,110 | 12.2% |
| 2008 | 27,379 | 13.7% |
| 2016 | 40,574 | 4.4% |
| 2017 | 26,873 | 4.0% |
| 2018 | 18,016 | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.