Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2003

55.7% pass rate

from 702 tests in 2021

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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 0.85% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.28% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.43% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.43% fail on Position lamp
- 0.43% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.28% fail on Horn
- 0.14% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.14% fail on Switch
14% fail on Suspension
- 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
- 3.4% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Springs
  - 3.3% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.1% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.14% fail on Mounting
- 3.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.43% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.43% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 1.00% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.57% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (78% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Axles
  - 0.14% fail on Axle
  - 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
- 0.28% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.14% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
13% fail on Brakes
- 7.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.71% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (49% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.85% fail on Rbt
      - 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.28% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.85% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.85% fail on Brake discs
- 0.71% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.43% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.28% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.28% fail on Brake fluid
9.3% fail on Visibility
- 6.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 0.14% fail on Bonnet
7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.71% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 1.00% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.43% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.14% fail on Transmission oil leaks
5.7% fail on Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 2.7% fail on Tread depth
- 0.43% fail on Size/type
5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2003 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.6% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2003 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
    - 1.4% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Drive shaft
- 0.71% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Body
  - 0.28% fail on Other body component
  - 0.14% fail on Panel
- 0.43% fail on Doors
  - 0.28% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.28% fail on Door condition
  - 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.14% fail on Door condition
- 0.14% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
4.1% fail on Steering
- 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.0% fail on Track rod end
- 0.85% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.57% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.28% fail on Operation (15 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Power steering
  - 0.43% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.14% fail on Operation
1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.00% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.71% fail on Condition
  - 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.14% fail on Requirements
- 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.1% fail on Registration plates
1.00% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.85% fail on Condition (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Attachment