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
4.35
87%
14th in Driver Power 2010
Owners who would buy another Mazda 6 again:
4.9
98%
7th in Driver Power 2010
Relialibity:
4.707
94.14%
9th in Driver Power 2010
Build Quality:
4.466
89.32%
30th in Driver Power 2010
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

It has been very good other than intermittent problems with the one touch electric window on the drivers door and the passenger side door latch sticking. One button on a rear seat release disappeared, otherwise quality has been excellent, for a 2l auto the fuel economy is excellent and it has never failed to start or let me down mechanically.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

The car is superb and the only problem we have had with it was a faulty battery, which took longer than necessary to fix due to the poor customer service of the dealership, rather than because of any other issue. Note that although it was a franchised main dealer, it was the Rowes Honda dealership, not Mazda.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Although it is just past six months old, meaning no faults to date; therefore, I am very pleased with car. However, where I live the dealers are not exactly "on the ball"; hence, after making up my mind I bought on the "net." As for servicing, it will be wait and see.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

A good can and great value and kit. But niggling electrical problem with electric windows that dealer has been unable to fix after 3 attempts. Deaker not a patch on my previous Honda dealer. Will be going back to Honda next time if I can afford it

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

The mazda 6 has great boot space wich can fit up2 4 set of golf clubs .also lots of space for passengers and very comfortable to drive feels safe an drives fantastic ,touch wood has been realy reliable not had one problem to date .

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

The most reliable car I have ever owned. No faults in nearly 80,000 miles. My wife also owns an 07 plate Mazda 3 from new.That has also been faultless. Our next car will definitely be another Mazda.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent reliability and build quality. Very good driver's car. I highly recommend it to anyone. Undoubtedly this is a car that will last many years, but this is also because I am fastidious.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Mechanically a good car - very practical etc but build quality lets it down - too many rattles for my liking and big problems with electrics - my windows have caused me a good few problems

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 2/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Build quality excellent although the interior is rather bland. Headlamps keep misting up inside the lens! Told by Mazda that this is the norm! Styling excellent as I have a Katano model.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Excellent performance and driving satisfaction. Build quality could be better and economy is not the best. But overall there is no other saloon that gives as good a drive for the money.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 3/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

The Mazda6 is a great car. Good handling and performance, it so far has been reliable. I cannot comment on Maxda dealers as I haven't had to go to one yet!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

this is the best car i have ever had.not one little niggle in over two years. I would not hesitate to buy another Mazda, very reliable well made cars. mjk

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

GOOD & RELIABLE CAR.
ONLY PROBLEM WAS A BATTERY THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AFTER 4.5 YEARS.
ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED AS A FLAT, RATHER THAN, FAULTY BATTERY.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent reliable car as expected for a Japanese car. Used as a taxi so reliability very important. Would certainly consider buying the latest model.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I like the looks and driving. But its let down by the bad fuel ecconomy and the fact that the manufacture and main dealer cant repair some of the faults

Reliability: 1/5 Build Quality: 4/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

The most reliable car I've owned in over 40 years of driving.
Good all round performer with just intrusive tyre noise on some surfaces letting it down.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

I like the styling but have been surprised with the faults particularly a 'stuttering' at 85mph which took several visits to the dealers to rectify.

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 3/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

very reliable, excellent towing car.plenty of room for my wife`s disability buggy and for my two grandchildren.Couldn`t wish for a better car.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent. Surprisingly good to live with! It just doesn't have that german solid feel. It is fantastically reliable though and looks great!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

this has been an excelant car i choose it due to your reliability survey of 98%
and must agree to this and would buy the same make again

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

I love my car. I used to change my car every 2 to 3 years. I have kept this one for 6 years and have still not got bored of it

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

MAZDA HAS KEPT ITS PROMISE FROM THE OUTSET WITH A SMART AND CONTEPORARY CAR WHICH HAS EXCELLED IN THE RELIABILITY STAKES

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Very good reliable car and good to drive . It just seems to be missing the wow factor.A bit more thirsty than expected.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
09-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

This car reinforces my high opinion of Mazda - a high quality build, good performance and unbeatable for reliability.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
03-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

still like the car,but lots of small things keep going wrong and now fed up with the many trips to the garage.

Reliability: 2/5 Build Quality: 3/5
56-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

A fantastic car that has now completed over 100,000 miles and still drives as new. Highly recommended

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Good well specified standard car. Nothing earth shattering but safe, reliable and reasonably quick.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
54-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Very reliable, good value for money, enough oomph for most people whilst being a good family car.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Not only does it look like a Lexus, it feels like a Lexus everywhere except the wallet!

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

More than pleased with this car,it's always a pleasure to drive and totally reliable.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Stylish with more character than other makes offering similar size and capacity

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 5/5
54-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Overall good, fault with throttle sensor that took dealer 3 visits to diagnose

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Our Mazda 6 Estate is a great family car with loads of room and very reliable.

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
07-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

2nd Mazda 6. Best of the bunch unless you pay over the odds for German brand.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for More than 5 years

great reliable car. I would definitely consider another mazda 6

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
59-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Excellent all round value for money with reliability to match.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Diesel, Owner for

reliable well built reasonably comfy and reasonably economic

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

I have owned 5 Mazda cars. No problems with any of them

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Looks great, very reliable, spacious and practical.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

This is my 3rd Mazda 6. I rate these very highly.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Great car to drive and the load space is amazing

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
05-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Very Reliable-Spacious - Easy to get into.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
W-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent build quality and reliability

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

Amazing, stunning and very reliable.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
09-reg Diesel, Owner for Less than a year

Good car - great company car choice

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Simple, responsive and reliable

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
05-reg Diesel, Owner for 3 to 5 years

very good allround family car

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Confortable and well designed

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5
55-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

High quality family transport

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 4/5
08-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Had a C5 before so am spoilt

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Good reliable well equiped

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
53-reg Petrol, Owner for More than 5 years

Good value and reliable.

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
56-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Great family car

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
04-reg Petrol, Owner for 3 to 5 years

its excellent

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
57-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

satisfactory

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 3/5
58-reg Diesel, Owner for 1 to 3 years

EXECELLENT

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
52-reg Petrol, Owner for 1 to 3 years

Excellent

Reliability: 5/5 Build Quality: 5/5
06-reg Petrol, Owner for Less than a year

Good buy

Reliability: 4/5 Build Quality: 4/5