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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.5% pass rate
from 9,675 tests in 2021
(4.9% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.072% fail on Suspension arm (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Springs (25% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Coil spring (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.010% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Macpherson strut (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Axles (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Axle
      • 0.021% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.010% fail on Suspension rod
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.29% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.021% fail on Horn (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.11% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.021% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.010% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.010% fail on Switch
    • 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.010% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.010% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.9% fail on Visibility (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Washers (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on Bonnet (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.010% fail on Driver's view
  • 8.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
        • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.010% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.54% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.010% fail on Operation
    • 0.10% fail on Steering play
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.021% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.010% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (93% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.010% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.91% fail on Brake discs and drums (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Brake discs (25% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Hand lever (82% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.093% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.021% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.010% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.010% fail on Valves
    • 0.093% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.093% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.041% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.052% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.021% fail on Other components
      • 0.010% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.010% fail on Other braking system component
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested (57% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.010% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.010% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.49% fail on Compression ignition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.40% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.052% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.010% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.021% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.021% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 2.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Exhaust system (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Integral vehicle structure (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.010% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.010% fail on Belts
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
      • 0.010% fail on Body condition
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Tank (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pipe
      • 0.010% fail on System
    • 0.20% fail on Seats
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Doors (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Other passenger's door (69% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Door condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.010% fail on Door condition
    • 0.041% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.010% fail on Bracket
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.021% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.010% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.021% fail on Cabs
      • 0.021% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Prescribed areas (55% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment
      • 0.021% fail on Requirements
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.40% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
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