Audi A6 vs Mazda Mazda3
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Audi A6 | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 1425 of 9044 (15.8%) | 76 | 1101 of 5840 (18.9%) | 91 | -3.09 |
| 6-8 years | 2276 of 10040 (22.7%) | 79 | 2060 of 7099 (29%) | 101 | -6.35 |
| 9-11 years | 3501 of 13290 (26.3%) | 78 | 3611 of 11056 (32.7%) | 97 | -6.32 |
| 12-14 years | 4053 of 12372 (32.8%) | 77 | 3107 of 7427 (41.8%) | 98 | -9.07 |
| 15-19 years | 6698 of 15180 (44.1%) | 89 | 7250 of 14431 (50.2%) | 101 | -6.12 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Audi A6
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
Mazda Mazda3
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Audi A6 and Mazda Mazda3, per age band?
Audi A6 vs Mazda Mazda3: 3-5 years: 76 versus 91. 6-8 years: 79 versus 101. 9-11 years: 78 versus 97. 12-14 years: 77 versus 98. 15-19 years: 89 versus 101. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.