Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
64.3% pass rate
from 11,130 tests in 2021
(6.6% worse than other 2011 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 9.6% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Pins and bushes (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0090% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (80% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joints (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (91% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0090% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.063% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.054% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0090% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0090% fail on Axles
      • 0.0090% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on View to rear
      • 0.099% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.027% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.027% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (18% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (17% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.98% fail on Stop lamp (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.099% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.054% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0090% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Reversing lamps (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Position lamps (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Position lamp (79% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (16% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
        • 0.0090% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0090% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.0090% fail on Components
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Steering rack (67% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (10 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Steering box
    • 0.063% fail on Steering column (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.018% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.018% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.018% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0090% fail on Steering shaft
  • 4.3% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads (51% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Brake discs (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0090% fail on Cable
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.18% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (62% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (97% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Rbt (97% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.072% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.054% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Hand lever (83% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0090% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0090% fail on Lever
    • 0.0090% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0090% fail on Other components
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions (31% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (58% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.054% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0090% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.018% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0090% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0090% fail on Undertray
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0090% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.0090% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0090% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0090% fail on Joints
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0090% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.090% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.090% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Doors (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0090% fail on Seats
      • 0.0090% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.18% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.099% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0090% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.0090% fail on Requirements
    • 0.027% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0090% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0090% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.0090% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0090% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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