2013 Mazda 6: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2013 Mazda 6
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Airbag inflator and boot strut recalls
Driver’s airbag inflators can rupture after long exposure to humidity and must be replaced, and boot struts were recalled in 2017.
At the viewing: Ask a Mazda dealer to confirm the recalls were done.
- All engines
Warped brake discs
It can be hard on its brake discs, causing vibration under braking.
At the viewing: Brake firmly from speed and feel for shaking.
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Other years
Every year of the Mazda 6 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 754 | Tyres 15% |
| 2021 | 1,288 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 3,120 | Tyres 22% |
| 2019 | 13,161 | Tyres 26% |
| 2018 | 9,631 | Tyres 29% |
| 2017 | 14,007 | Tyres 30% |
| 2016 | 20,504 | Brakes 29% |
| 2015 | 19,689 | Tyres 30% |
| 2014 | 18,402 | Suspension 34% |
| 2012 | 8,508 | Brakes 41% |
| 2011 | 11,812 | Brakes 42% |
| 2010 | 15,127 | Brakes 44% |
| 2009 | 11,548 | Suspension 46% |
| 2008 | 10,079 | Suspension 48% |
| 2007 | 6,991 | Suspension 53% |
| 2006 | 4,017 | Suspension 50% |
| 2005 | 2,451 | Suspension 51% |
| 2004 | 1,127 | Suspension 52% |
| 2003 | 577 | Suspension 55% |
| 2002 | 228 | Suspension 53% |