Mazda 6 (2011)
2011 Mazda 6
CarHunch analysed 6,469 real MOT records for the 2011 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 2011 Mazda 6 just nudges below the UK average with a 78.2% first-time pass rate, and half of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — a notably high proportion that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Diesel versions are the weak link here, passing first time in only 77.3% of cases compared to petrol's healthier 80.7%.
These cars are averaging around 89,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're accumulating significant maintenance needs: expect roughly three failures and nearly 20 advisories when they do come in. Before committing to a 2011 6, get a full independent inspection that specifically checks for the common failure patterns on this generation — don't rely on a single MOT pass as a safety guarantee.
The 2011 Mazda 6 has a decent first-time pass rate (78.2%), 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 6,469 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 6,469 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2011 Mazda 6
Based on MOT data from 6,469 vehicles — here's what to check.
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49.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
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 (73%) | 4,747 | 77.3% | 3.07 |
| Petrol (26%) | 1,714 | 80.7% | 2.91 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 158,495 Mazda 6 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 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 2011 Mazda 6 vehicles fall between 71,806 and 110,481 miles.
2011 Mazda 6 — Still on the Road
Numbers are thinning — 52% of 2011 Mazda 6s are still active.
3,226 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 52% of the peak remain.
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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