Mazda 6: suspension MOT failures
Of the 402,150 Mazda 6 MOT tests in this dataset, 8.2% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2004 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 734 | 18.9% |
| 2003 | 1,942 | 17.9% |
| 2004 | 3,660 | 18.3% |
| 2005 | 7,689 | 18.2% |
| 2006 | 11,778 | 16.4% |
| 2007 | 20,110 | 16.2% |
| 2008 | 27,379 | 9.8% |
| 2009 | 29,487 | 8.5% |
| 2010 | 36,956 | 8.6% |
| 2011 | 28,204 | 7.7% |
| 2012 | 19,176 | 7.6% |
| 2013 | 26,665 | 9.9% |
| 2014 | 38,679 | 8.7% |
| 2015 | 40,129 | 7.6% |
| 2016 | 40,574 | 6.2% |
| 2017 | 26,873 | 3.6% |
| 2018 | 18,016 | 1.8% |
| 2019 | 19,529 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 3,381 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 729 | 0.4% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.