How Long Do Mazda Mazda6s Last? (Miles & Years)
Mazda Mazda6s can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 2,131 used Mazda6s for sale in the US, 21.5% have passed 150,000 miles and 4.6% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.2% are past 200,000 miles and 1.4% past 250,000, at a median of 129,483 miles.
At the roughly 11,600 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Mazda6s on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 17 years.
By CarWhere Research · CarWhere analysis of 2,131 live used listings · Updated 2026-11-03
Mazda Mazda6 mileage on the used market
| Listings | Sample | Median miles | 150k+ miles | 200k+ miles | 250k+ miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All used Mazda6s | 2,131 | 112,265 | 21.5% | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| 10+ years old (2016 & older) | 1,297 | 129,483 | 31.6% | 7.2% | 1.4% |
250k+ is shown only where at least 10 listings qualify. All US used listings, every model year combined: 2.3% past 200,000 miles; 10+ years old: 9.1% (how long cars last, all models).
Median miles by model year
| Model year | Age | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 70,668 | 143 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 76,542 | 102 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 77,112 | 55 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 87,029 | 199 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | 98,312 | 275 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | 115,807 | 339 |
| 2015 | 11 yrs | 123,345 | 206 |
| 2014 | 12 yrs | 126,731 | 179 |
| 2013 | 13 yrs | 126,154 | 36 |
| 2012 | 14 yrs | 155,157 | 70 |
| 2011 | 15 yrs | 134,199 | 43 |
| 2010 | 16 yrs | 157,644 | 83 |
| 2009 | 17 yrs | 140,500 | 48 |
Mazda Mazda6 years to look for — and avoid
Most common past 200,000 miles: 2010 (16 of 104 listed), 2012 (16 of 100 listed), 2014 (12 of 217 listed). These are the model years most often still for sale past 200k — partly a sign of durability, partly of how many were sold.
Complaint record: NHTSA owner-complaint data flags 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2018 as years to avoid. The cleanest records belong to 2013, 2017 and 2021. See the full Mazda Mazda6 years to avoid and the best Mazda Mazda6 years.
Common problems on high-mileage Mazda6s
- Rear subframe corrosion and structural failure (2008–2013) — owner reports between 50,000 and 204,000 miles
- Steering and suspension pulling due to subframe rust (2010–2013) — owner reports between 25,000 and 184,000 miles
Most-reported NHTSA complaint areas across all Mazda Mazda6 model years: equipment (2,162), electrical system (1,534), engine and engine cooling (801).
Adjusted for how many were sold, the Mazda Mazda6 logs 0.343 NHTSA complaints per 1,000 vehicles (2015–2022 sales) — percentile 53 of 100 among the sedans in CarWhere's most reliable rankings (higher means fewer complaints per vehicle sold).
What keeps any high-mileage car going is the maintenance in its owner's manual schedule — fluids, filters and wear items — so ask for the service records of the specific car.
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How many miles can a Mazda Mazda6 last?
Mazda Mazda6s can reach 200,000 miles, though fewer do than the longest-lasting models. Of 2,131 used Mazda6s for sale in the US, 21.5% have passed 150,000 miles and 4.6% have passed 200,000. Among those 10+ years old, 7.2% are past 200,000 miles and 1.4% past 250,000, at a median of 129,483 miles. The highest-mileage 1% of listings show more than 243,381 miles.
How many years does a Mazda Mazda6 last?
At the roughly 11,600 miles a year typical of 10-year-old Mazda6s on the market, 200,000 miles arrives in about 17 years. 1,297 of the 2,131 Mazda6s listed for sale are model year 2016 or older, and 31.6% of those have passed 150,000 miles.
Is 150,000 miles a lot for a Mazda Mazda6?
21.5% of used Mazda6s for sale have passed 150,000 miles, rising to 31.6% among examples 10+ years old (median 129,483 miles). Fewer Mazda6s make it far past that point on the used market, so a 150,000-mile example deserves a close look at its service record.
Which Mazda Mazda6 years last the longest?
The 2010, 2012 and 2014 model years have the most Mazda6s still for sale past 200,000 miles (16, 16 and 12 listings respectively). Separately, NHTSA owner-complaint records flag 2009, 2010, 2011, 2014 and 2018 as years to avoid, with 2013, 2017 and 2021 showing the cleanest records.
What are the most common problems on high-mileage Mazda6s?
Owner-reported failures with mileage on record include rear subframe corrosion and structural failure (2008–2013), reported at 50,000–204,000 miles and steering and suspension pulling due to subframe rust (2010–2013), reported at 25,000–184,000 miles. Across all model years, the most-reported NHTSA complaint areas are equipment, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
What is the average mileage of a used Mazda Mazda6 for sale?
The median used Mazda Mazda6 for sale has 112,265 miles; one in ten has more than 175,428. Based on 2,131 live US listings, 2026-11-03.
Sources & method
- Mileage shares: CarWhere analysis of 2,131 live US used-car listings from licensed vehicle-data providers, captured 2026-11-03. Aggregate counts only — no individual listings are stored. Listings without an odometer reading are excluded.
- “10+ years old” means model year 2016 or older. Comparing cars of similar age is the fairer test: a model with mostly new inventory will show few high-mileage examples no matter how durable it is.
- Median miles by model year: median odometer of each used model year on the market (minimum 30–40 listings per year), from CarWhere's live-listing price studies.
- Reliability: CarWhere analysis of NHTSA owner complaints (Office of Defects Investigation) and recall records. Complaint rates per 1,000 vehicles sold are shown where sales data exists.
- Listings show cars that are still on the road and for sale, so this is a survivor sample — it tells you how far these cars commonly go, not the share that were scrapped earlier.
- Listings counted for the Mazda Mazda6: MAZDA6, Mazda6.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-03