MAZDA 2 MOT pass rate
75.2% of 171,191 MAZDA 2 MOT tests pass.
At 75.2%, The 2 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
At 75.2%, The MAZDA 2 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA 2 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.9% of the time, compared with just 61.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.9% | 3,820 | 17,256 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.2% | 24,621 | 28,200 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.0% | 47,011 | 50,158 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.1% | 69,573 | 76,401 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.6% | 26,166 | 92,382 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 2
The most common reason the MAZDA 2 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.8% | Not working |
| Brakes | 22.7% | Excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 22.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 19.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.2% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.5% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-30 — 94.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA 2?
- 75.2% of MAZDA 2 MOT tests pass, based on 171,191 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA 2?
- The most common reason the MAZDA 2 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 49.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the MAZDA 2's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.