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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
60.9% pass rate
from 13,433 tests in 2021
(4.7% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.052% fail on Suspension arm (60% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (52% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage (88% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0074% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.57% fail on Other suspension component (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0074% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Macpherson strut (54% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.052% fail on Sub-frames (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.037% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0074% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0074% fail on Suspension unit
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamps (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp (29% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (15% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.022% fail on Horn (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Reversing lamps (91% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.022% fail on Bonnet (84% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth (20% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (78% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Service brake performance (59% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (37% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0074% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (64% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0074% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance (98% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0074% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.037% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Lever (88% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0074% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0074% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.015% fail on Servos
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Track rod end (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (88% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0074% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0074% fail on Components
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Steering rack (70% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Steering box
    • 0.037% fail on Steering column (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
      • 0.0074% fail on Other components
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.015% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.015% fail on Flexible coupling (17 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.0074% fail on Steering shaft
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (34% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.00% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.082% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (98% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested (87% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Fluid leaks (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0074% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0074% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0074% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component (94% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0074% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Seats
      • 0.10% fail on Driver's seat (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.074% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.045% fail on Chassis
      • 0.045% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0074% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Doors
      • 0.0074% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0074% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Undertray
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (51% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.082% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels (36% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0074% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.0074% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015)
    Enjoyable and fun to drive. Economical engines. Sensibly priced. Feels well built. Ride harshness over bumps improved for 2011.

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