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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
79.2% pass rate
from 8,585 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (27% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Axles
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.012% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.093% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.082% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.57% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (83% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.023% fail on Parking brake control (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (32% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Steering linkage components (41% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Track rod end (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Steering play
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.37% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.012% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.012% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.093% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Attachment (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
  • 0.082% fail on Identification of the vehicle (65% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Registration plates (64% better than other 2014 cars)
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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