2013 Mazda MAZDA6 - Problems, Statistics, and Analysis

🔎 Common problems of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6

35 problems have been reported for the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6. The following chart shows the 14 most common problems for 2013 Mazda MAZDA6. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension with 5 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic (5 problems).

Table 1. Common problems of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6

Problem Category Number of Problems
  Suspension
5
  Service Brakes
5
  Exterior Lighting
4
  Equipment
4
  Air Bag
4
  Structure
3
  Seats
2
  Visibility
2
  Electrical System
1
  Power Train
1
  Seat Belt
1
  Wheel
1
  Other Fuel System
1
  Steering
1

📈 PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 in the United States are 11,569 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mazda MAZDA6 owners in the last 13 years is 35, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as

      PPMY Index = 35 / 11,569 / 13 * 1000 = 0.23.

For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mazda MAZDA6 model year vehicles.

The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 in 2013.

Table 2. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend

Service Year Number of Problems
  2026
1
  2025
0
  2024
2
  2023
5
  2022
0
  2021
6
  2020
0
  2019
8
  2018
3
  2017
3
  2016
0
  2015
0
  2014
7
  2013
0

📊 Compare the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 with Other Model Years

When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda MAZDA6, the following table can be used to compare the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 with the Mazda MAZDA6 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2013 MAZDA6 is 35 while the average number of problems reported for the 20 model years of the Mazda MAZDA6 is 144.

Table 3. Compare the 2013 Mazda MAZDA6 with other model years

Model Year Number of Problems
  2021 MAZDA6
19
  2020 MAZDA6
3
  2019 MAZDA6
6
  2018 MAZDA6
81
  2017 MAZDA6
74
  2016 MAZDA6
111
  2015 MAZDA6
75
  2014 MAZDA6
190
  2013 MAZDA6
35
  2012 MAZDA6
127
  2011 MAZDA6
187
  2010 MAZDA6
311
  2009 MAZDA6
517
  2008 MAZDA6
121
  2007 MAZDA6
181
  2006 MAZDA6
208
  2005 MAZDA6
174
  2004 MAZDA6
189
  2003 MAZDA6
243
  2002 MAZDA6
38


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