Mazda 6 (2010)
2010 Mazda 6
CarHunch analysed 10,012 real MOT records for the 2010 Mazda 6.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Mazda 6's 78.1% first-time pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, and the real concern here is that 45.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above what you'd typically see. Diesel variants underperform petrol models notably, with a 77.2% pass rate versus 80% for petrol, suggesting the diesel engine platform has aged less gracefully.
At a median mileage of 94,331 miles for a 14-year-old car, these Mazda 6s have been driven hard, and that shows in the average 3.09 failures per test and particularly in the 19.8 advisories per vehicle—pointing to widespread wear across suspension, brakes, and lighting systems. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the braking system and suspension geometry, and seriously consider petrol over diesel unless you find a genuinely cherished example.
The 2010 Mazda 6 has a decent first-time pass rate (78.1%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 10,012 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 10,012 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 2.8 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2010 Mazda 6
Based on MOT data from 10,012 vehicles — here's what to check.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (68%) | 6,800 | 77.2% | 3.06 |
| Petrol (32%) | 3,206 | 80% | 3.13 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 158,495 Mazda 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Mazda 6 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Mazda 6 vehicles fall between 76,012 and 115,410 miles.
2010 Mazda 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 42% of 2010 Mazda 6s are still active.
Numbers are declining — 4,005 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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