MAZDA 2 SE-L MOT pass rate
95.2% of 2,792 MAZDA 2 SE-L MOT tests pass.
The 2 SE-L passes its MOT 95.2% of the time — well above the average across all MAZDA models, which sits at 77.9%.
The MAZDA 2 SE-L passes its MOT 95.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 97.3% at 0–3 years to 94.2% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 97.3% | 826 | 18,085 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.2% | 1,964 | 23,860 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 2 SE-L
The most common reason the MAZDA 2 SE-L fails its MOT is visibility — present in 35.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 35.3% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 32.4% | Too high |
| Brakes | 25.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 20.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Suspension | 3.7% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.1% | Ineffective |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.2% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 0.4% | Damaged |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA 2 SE-L?
- 95.2% of MAZDA 2 SE-L MOT tests pass, based on 2,792 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA 2 SE-L?
- The most common reason the MAZDA 2 SE-L fails its MOT is visibility — present in 35.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
- Does this show the MAZDA 2 SE-L'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.