Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 estate is a five-seat car produced from 2002 onwards, powered by a 1.9-litre four-cylinder petrol engine delivering 75 kW. It measures 4,603 mm in length and has a kerb weight of 1,251 kg. Two recalls have been registered in the EU Safety Gate database for this model.
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2002 |
| Body type | Estate |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Kerb weight | 969 kg |
| Displacement | 1,444 cc |
| Cylinders | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Seats | 5 |
|---|---|
| Doors | 4 |
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Mazda 6 cars registered for the first time across 27 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,617 |
| Norway | 1,041 |
| Denmark | 869 |
| Netherlands | 582 |
| Sweden | 546 |
| Belgium | 484 |
| France | 392 |
| Spain | 366 |
| Austria | 312 |
| Italy | 218 |
| Portugal | 189 |
| Poland | 140 |
| Czechia | 90 |
| Finland | 77 |
| Hungary | 64 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mazda 6 (from registration data). 11 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9.9 l/100 km | 2003–2008 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.7 l/100 km | 2003–2005 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 12.4 l/100 km | 2006–2007 |
| 2.3 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 10.1 l/100 km | 2006–2008 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 9 l/100 km | 2009–2019 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 9.6 l/100 km | 2009–2013 |
| 2.5 l · 4-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 8.1 l/100 km | 2014–2021 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 12.1 l/100 km | 2003–2004 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Manual | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2003–2008 |
| 3.0 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.8 l/100 km | 2005–2008 |
| 3.7 l · 6-cyl | Petrol | Automatic | – | 11.4 l/100 km | 2009–2013 |
Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.
Generations
Other Mazda models
Similar Estate models
Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 75% of Mazda 6s pass their MOT test first time, based on 67,352 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
No recorded recalls for the Mazda 6 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mazda recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the Mazda 6 weigh?
- The Mazda 6 has a kerb weight of about 969 kg.
- How many seats does the Mazda 6 have?
- The Mazda 6 has 5 seats.