Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.8% pass rate
from 7,726 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.97% fail on Washers
    • 0.026% fail on View to rear
      • 0.026% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.013% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.013% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.1% fail on Brakes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.22% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.22% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.34% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.013% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.052% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.34% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Direction indicators (79% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Flashing type (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.052% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.026% fail on Headlamps (95% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp (94% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (88% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.026% fail on Horn
    • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Size/type
  • 1.0% fail on Suspension
    • 0.60% fail on Springs (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Coil springs (75% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Coil spring (77% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.026% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.49% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission
      • 0.026% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.026% fail on Joints
    • 0.026% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Body
      • 0.013% fail on Other body component
  • 0.091% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.091% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.052% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Exhaust emissions (93% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Spark ignition (88% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.026% fail on Road Wheels (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Mazda 2 (2015 on)
    Attractive small car that'll be cheap to run. Lots of standard equipment. Easy and fun to drive.

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