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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
59.6% pass rate
from 2,001 tests in 2021
(9.9% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.9% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
      • 0.100% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.80% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Axles (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.050% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.20% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.100% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.050% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.050% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.050% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (36% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (39% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.100% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.100% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.70% fail on Brake performance not tested (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (45% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.050% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.35% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.050% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.050% fail on Valves
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
      • 0.050% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Other components
      • 0.050% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.050% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.100% fail on Parking brake control (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Lever
    • 0.100% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (28% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.80% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.70% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.100% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.050% fail on Horn
    • 0.100% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.100% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.050% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.050% fail on Switch
    • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.050% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.100% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.100% fail on View to rear
      • 0.100% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.95% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.050% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.050% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.050% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.050% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.100% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.100% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.65% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
    • 0.45% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.050% fail on Joints
    • 0.40% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.40% fail on Body
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.35% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.100% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.050% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.050% fail on Bracket
    • 0.050% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.050% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.050% fail on Rams
    • 0.050% fail on Steering play
      • 0.050% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.85% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Attachment
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
    • 0.20% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.35% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.050% fail on Hubs
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