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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
61.8% pass rate
from 3,589 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Suspension arms (35% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.47% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.20% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.084% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.084% fail on Axles
      • 0.084% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 9.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (21% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.056% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.53% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.056% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.028% fail on Switch
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
  • 9.0% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (41% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.028% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.42% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.056% fail on Cable
    • 0.72% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.61% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.028% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Pedal
      • 0.084% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.056% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.028% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.084% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.056% fail on Parking brake control (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Lever (85% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (17% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Wipers (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.084% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.084% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.056% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.028% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 5.3% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components (96% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Track rod end (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.056% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.056% fail on Operation
    • 0.39% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Operation
      • 0.028% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Steering play
      • 0.17% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.028% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.028% fail on Universal joint
  • 3.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Drive shaft (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.42% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.33% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
    • 0.17% fail on Doors (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.056% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.084% fail on Body
      • 0.084% fail on Other body component
      • 0.028% fail on Panel
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.056% fail on Chassis
      • 0.056% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.056% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.028% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.028% fail on Bracket
    • 0.028% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.028% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.028% fail on Cabs
      • 0.028% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.028% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.86% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.084% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.028% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.028% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.028% fail on Attachment
      • 0.028% fail on Requirements
    • 0.42% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
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.
  • Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007)
    Sportier, livelier and more fun to drive than the Fiesta on which it is based, easy access to the boot.

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