Known APK problem
Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL): springs and shock absorbers
On the Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL) the APK inspector finds springs and shock absorbers problems 3.3× as often as on cars of the same age: at 11–12 years 1.5%, against about 0.5% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Broken springs or leaking shock absorbers.
How to check it at the viewing
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Ask the seller: Have the shock absorbers or springs ever been replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL)s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | Mazda6 (GJ/GL) | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 – 12 years | B | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.3× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 11–12 years
| Model | Springs and shock absorbers | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL) | 1.5% | 3.3× |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 | 0.9% | 0.6× |
| Audi A5 (8T) | 0.4% | 0.8× |
| BMW 5-serie F11 | 3.3% | 2.4× |
| Tesla Model S | 0.6% | 1.4× |
| Peugeot 508 I | 5.1% | 3.7× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL) often have springs and shock absorbers problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 11–12 years the inspector found a springs and shock absorbers defect on 1.5% of inspected Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL)s, against about 0.5% of all cars of the same age (3.3×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the springs and shock absorbers on a used Mazda Mazda6 (GJ/GL)?
Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know