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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
59.3% pass rate
from 1,789 tests in 2021
(9.1% better than other 2005 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.4% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.61% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type (51% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Horn
      • 0.056% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.34% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.17% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.056% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.056% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Coil springs (31% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Coil spring (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.4% fail on Wheel bearings (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.6% fail on Shock absorbers (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.28% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.056% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.056% fail on Suspension rod
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.17% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.67% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Reservoirs (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Valves
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.22% fail on Lever
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.056% fail on Leaks
  • 8.4% fail on Visibility
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.056% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (62% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.39% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Doors
      • 0.17% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Panel
      • 0.056% fail on Other body component
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Chassis
      • 0.11% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Bracket
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.056% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.50% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Transmission oil leaks (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.056% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.78% fail on Power steering (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
      • 0.22% fail on Operation
      • 0.17% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.17% fail on Pump (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Rams
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
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