Mazda 2 MOT Check
MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda 2. Check any 2 by registration number below.
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72.7%
Avg Pass Rate
-10.6%
vs Mazda Avg
20
Year Ranges
Average
Reliability
Mazda 2 — MOT Reliability Overview
The Mazda 2 has an average MOT pass rate of 72.7%, which is 10.6 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your 2 on the road.
The most common reasons a Mazda 2 fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your 2 for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.
Typical mileage for the 2 is around 30,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 2, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.
Before buying a used Mazda 2, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.
MOT Pass Rate by Year
How the Mazda 2 performs at MOT across different model years.
2021
Based on 136 vehicles
2020
Based on 42 vehicles
0.0%
3.4%
29k mi
2019
Based on 19,356 vehicles
2.9%
8.3%
31k mi
44k mi
2018
Based on 19,456 vehicles
3.3%
9.7%
46k mi
2017
Based on 18,091 vehicles
3.6%
10.9%
56k mi
2016
Based on 23,827 vehicles
4.2%
14.7%
2015
Based on 23,396 vehicles
4.2%
17.8%
97k mi
2014
Based on 19,645 vehicles
5.5%
26.8%
95k mi
2013
Based on 20,147 vehicles
6.4%
28.7%
98k mi
2012
Based on 20,940 vehicles
6.4%
30.2%
101k mi
2011
Based on 25,060 vehicles
7.2%
32.1%
2010
Based on 29,828 vehicles
7.1%
34.1%
2009
Based on 29,713 vehicles
7.4%
34.9%
2008
Based on 19,456 vehicles
8.2%
35.4%
2007
Based on 6,723 vehicles
7.5%
30.0%
2006
Based on 3,243 vehicles
5.7%
30.6%
2005
Based on 2,746 vehicles
6.4%
32.8%
2004
Based on 2,241 vehicles
7.3%
29.8%
2003
Based on 22,000 vehicles
0.0%
0.1%
18k mi
30k mi
58k mi
0
Based on 152,027 vehicles
64k mi
Top MOT Failures — Mazda 2
The most common reasons a Mazda 2 fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Typical Mileage — Mazda 2
Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2003 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 2.
At 3 Years
18,000
miles
At 5 Years
30,000
miles
At 10 Years
58,000
miles
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Mazda 2 — Frequently Asked Questions
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