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Mazda 6 rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across nine Mazda 6 rear-window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved fitters — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £472 to £814
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Mazda 6 rear window price, by year
Prices vary with generation and feature complexity — early-2000s models with basic toughened glass are the most straightforward; later variants with heated elements, antenna integration, or brake-light circuits add calibration and supply considerations. Each variant is identified during your quote so pricing reflects your exact specification.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £659 — £659 | 1 variant | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £659 — £777 | 2 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £472 — £814 | 4 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £472 — £814 | 4 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £472 — £814 | 4 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £472 — £814 | 4 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £472 — £814 | 6 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £569 — £641 | 2 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £569 — £641 | 2 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £569 — £641 | 4 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £569 — £641 | 4 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £569 — £641 | 4 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £569 — £641 | 4 variants | Price my 2002 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older 6s can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Mazda 6 rear window replacement
Rear-window replacement is a straightforward process, typically completed in one visit.
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You book your quote through our online widget or by contacting us directly — the system identifies your exact Mazda 6 variant and glass specification.
- 2
Our parts-check team confirms the replacement glass matches your factory spec, including any heating grid, antenna print, or brake-light circuit.
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We match you with an approved fitter in your area and agree a fitting date — mobile at your address or at a workshop, your choice.
- 4
On the day, your fitter removes the shattered glass and clears accessible shards, then bonds and seals the new rear window. A shattered rear window means shard cleanup is part of the job, but small shards can lodge in places fitters can't reach; we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough detailing.
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Your fitter confirms the drive-away time before leaving, and your replacement is covered by our two-year warranty against workmanship and manufacturing defect.
The entire process from quote to booking takes under two minutes online; the fit typically completes within a couple of hours.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your 6?
Most Mazda 6 rear-window replacements are fitted mobile at your home or work address. Because the rear window doesn't carry ADAS cameras, there's no calibration requirement — fitting is straightforward and location-flexible.
Workshop attendance is a choice based on convenience or preference; weather concerns may sometimes favour a workshop environment, but there's no technical trigger. Your fitter will advise during booking.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your 6 have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Fitting Hardware7
2002–2013Pre-fitted clips and brackets that secure the glass to your vehicle, supplied ready to bond as a complete unit.
What it means
Fitting hardware comprises the clips, brackets, mouldings and adhesive retention components that hold the glass securely in place on your vehicle's frame. When your replacement glass is supplied with fitting hardware pre-attached, it arrives as a ready-to-install assembly rather than as bare glass requiring separate hardware attachment during the fit. This streamlines the replacement process and ensures correct positioning and fitment.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's service history or contact your dealership service department with your registration number. They can confirm whether your glass comes with pre-fitted hardware as standard. Visually, pre-fitted hardware appears as clips or brackets already bonded or attached to the glass edges before it reaches the fitting technician.
Replacement impact
Glass supplied with pre-fitted hardware typically requires no additional labour to attach clips or brackets during the fit, reducing technician time at the vehicle. The hardware must be in good condition and correctly positioned for the glass to seal and function properly. If hardware is damaged during removal of the old glass, replacement or repair of that hardware may be needed before the new glass can be fitted securely.
Green7
2002–2013Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Antenna6
2002–2026An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Brake Light1
2002–2005A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
Dark Green1
2008–2012Dark green tint on rear and side windows is a factory colour choice, not a safety or performance feature.
What it means
Dark green is a factory tint applied to the glass during manufacture. It's purely aesthetic — a colour variant chosen by the vehicle designer to complement the body paint and interior trim. Unlike some tints that reduce solar heat or glare, dark green is decorative. Most vehicles have standard or light green glass; dark green is less common and typically found on specific trim levels or model years.
How to tell
Look at your rear and side windows from outside the car in daylight. If they appear noticeably darker or more saturated green than the front windscreen, you likely have dark green glass. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet from the dealer or original documentation — tint colour is sometimes listed under 'glass' or 'exterior finishes'. If uncertain, ask your local dealership service centre.
Replacement impact
Dark green replacement glass must match the original tint colour exactly — a standard or light green windscreen will look visibly mismatched against dark green rear windows. Sourcing the correct variant can take slightly longer than standard glass, as it's less common. No calibration is involved with tinted glass itself. Fitting and cure time are unaffected.
Dark Grey1
2013–2026Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
Encapsulation1
2002–2008Factory-bonded rubber or polymer trim means your replacement glass arrives ready to fit as one complete unit.
What it means
Encapsulation is a rubber or polymer gasket moulded directly onto the glass edges during manufacturing. The trim is bonded to the glass at the factory — either by injection moulding, PU robot extrusion, or adhesive bonding. When you need a replacement, the entire panel arrives with its trim already attached, so the glass and gasket are replaced together as a single unit rather than as separate components.
How to tell
Check your current windscreen or rear window edges. If you see a continuous rubber or polymer seal running around the perimeter that appears moulded or permanently bonded to the glass itself — rather than a separate trim clipped or screwed to the frame — your glass is encapsulated. Ask your dealer or service centre to confirm; they can also check your vehicle specification sheet.
Replacement impact
Encapsulated glass simplifies replacement because there's no separate trim to remove, refit, or source. The bonded gasket is replaced as part of the glass unit, which reduces installation complexity and potential leak points. Cure time and drive-away procedures remain unchanged. No additional sourcing delays — encapsulated replacements are stocked as complete assemblies by most suppliers.
Heated Rear Windscreen1
2013–2026Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
About the Mazda 6
The Mazda 6 has been in continuous production since 2002, evolving through four distinct generations. Early models carry straightforward toughened rear glass, while later variants from the mid-2010s onwards increasingly feature integrated technology such as heating elements, antenna prints, and brake-light integration.
Mazda's i-ACTIVSENSE driver-assistance suite has influenced later-generation 6 models, though rear-window fitment itself remains straightforward — the rear glass doesn't carry ADAS cameras. What matters is matching factory-spec features like heating grids, antenna connectors, and integrated lighting to ensure full function after replacement.
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