Overall Average Rating: 88.66%
Position in the Top 100 cars: 12th

We were surprised to find Mazda’s old-shape 6 so low down the ranking this year. After all, it topped the poll in 2003 and has posted decent results ever since.

You cite average build quality, poor economy, ride and driving ease, plus below par comfort, as potential reasons. It still scores highly for practicality, though.

Manufacturer Verdict (Position: 10th)

it’s fallen one place, yet Mazda is still in the top 10. The blot in its copybook is 23rd position for running costs, although it’s offset by a fifth-placed rank in both the handling and braking categories.

Overall Average:
4.433
88.66%
13th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy a Mazda 6 again
4.35
87%
14th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Mazda 6 again
4.9
98%
7th in Driver Power 2010
Performance:
4.368
87.36%
24th in Driver Power 2010
Braking:
4.397
87.94%
32nd in Driver Power 2010
Handling:
4.5
90%
14th in Driver Power 2010
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

2.2 Diesel hatchback sport is perfect for me fast, comfortable and economical, drives like a big car and handles like a medium size car better with Toyo Tyres than original fit Dunlops, low co2 emisions road tax £125, good for work and will carry five cricketers and thier kit in the summer, lots of optional kit as standard,Bose,half leather seats,climate, auto lights and wipers,body kit 18" alloys all standard. Previously owned 170tdi sport passatt and Mondeo and this is a better car than either of them.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

143 bhp diesel is torquey and produces a good performance. But is significantly less economic than my last car - 130 bhp mondeo diesel. Car handles well, with good grip and balance when cornering quickly. Interior has good quality feel and the seats are reasonably comfortable. Would definitely recommend this car.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
59-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

This car is quiet, comfortable and relaxing to drive. It handles very well on twistier roads and the engine,especially considering it is a diesel, is excellent. It is both very smooth and quiet, has excellent midrange power and still returns 50+ MPG.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Best car for the money I paid for it. Came fully loaded with everything, the next comparable car at the same spec would have been 2-3K more!

Practicality is awesome. I have 2 kids and the car handles all the stuff we need.

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

It is an excellent car in terms of handling, performance, economy and practicality. The only area where it could be improved is in the quality of some of the interior plastics. Overall though a very good choice.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Engine component recall, took ages to fix

Rust in rear sills, warranty covered but annoying

Interior trim piece seems imposible to be able to be fixed by dealer

Dealer in Ashford Kent not performing well

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

It has proved to be a wise choice, excellent performance, engine noisy until warm but not a deterent. Extras everywhere but comes as standard. Only had to fit reversing aid.
Would buy another one.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great performance and handling with decent ride comfort exellent spec but spoiled with the poor fuel consumption and the attitude of the dealers and Mazda customer services helpdesk.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It is simply the best car I have ever owned it does everything superbly looks great and doesnt cost much to run. Handling is unbelievable it outhandles any BMW/Audi I have driven.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

One of the most reliable, performance orientated cars I have owned. Mazda made a winner with their understated 6MPS. Is there another to come with the new shape 6??

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Lots of top end features for a very good price, It's fast and very reliable, and still feels new after 15k miles! In fact drive quality gets better by the mile!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very practical, commodious family car, well equipped, good performance, excellent economy, good handling, but ride a bit firm on 18 inch wheels.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Bearing in mind the original cost and specification determined by my budget - the car has provided excellent service.

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

The car is the best to drive in terms of handling and has an expectation about it of performance & reliability.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

I,ve kept it for six years because I do not think any other car would give so little trouble.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Sporty looking, suberb handling, smooth comfotable cruiser and excellent value for money

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 5/5
55-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Ample performance, reliable, spacious, nice to look at and very practical.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 3/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

PRACTICAL, STYLISH REASONABLE PERFORMANCE, LOW END TORQUE DISSAPOINTING.

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Very nice car but sound system is not of the quality one might expect.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Bland but does everything I expected it to do without any hassel.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Relative to its price the car has exceeded all my expectations

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 4/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

One of the best all round cars L have everowned.

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent vehicle, no worries driving

Performance: 4/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

It does waht it says on the" tin"

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent value for money

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It is like a premium car!

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Brilliant Japanese car

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 4/5 Handling: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

fantastic

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

excellent

Performance: 3/5 Braking: 3/5 Handling: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great

Performance: 5/5 Braking: 5/5 Handling: 5/5