Mazda 2 MOT Results
Registered in 200958.4% pass rate
from 14,012 tests in 2021
(3.5% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Suspension
(32% worse than other 2009 cars)
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes (63% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover (39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Suspension arm (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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7.6% fail on
Springs
(32% worse than other 2009 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Coil springs
(33% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 7.6% fail on Coil spring (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Mounting
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7.6% fail on
Coil springs
(33% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Shock absorbers (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(67% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joints (37% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Linkage (88% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.74% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Other suspension component
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.0071% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.086% fail on
Sub-frames
(77% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Sub-frame (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint
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0.043% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.029% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0071% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.0071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.036% fail on
Axles
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Macpherson strut
(89% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0071% fail on Pins and bushes
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10% fail on
Suspension arms
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
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10% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(17% better than other 2009 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
(50% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0071% fail on Dipswitch
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2.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
(16% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (19% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Electrical equipment
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.014% fail on Horn (93% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Direction indicators
(90% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(90% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Individual direction indicators (95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on All direction indicators (84% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Flashing type
(90% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.071% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.057% fail on Position lamp
- 0.014% fail on All position lamps
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0.029% fail on
Reversing lamps
(79% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Reversing lamps (78% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.014% fail on Switch
- 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors (81% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0071% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0071% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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4.8% fail on
Headlamps
(50% worse than other 2009 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Visibility
(39% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (79% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Washers (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
- 0.12% fail on Mirrors
- 0.0071% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.050% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.050% fail on Windscreen
- 0.029% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Driver's view
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6.4% fail on
Steering
(170% worse than other 2009 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 5.7% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.071% fail on Drag link end (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Locking devices
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0.014% fail on
Other components
- 0.0071% fail on Steering component
- 0.0071% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0071% fail on Steering arm
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0.34% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.33% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0071% fail on Operation
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0.12% fail on
Steering play
(120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Steering column
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0.0071% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.0071% fail on Universal joint
- 0.0071% fail on Electronic power steering
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6.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
(2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Brakes
(35% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(43% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads (44% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Brake linings
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0.68% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(41% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0071% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.0071% fail on Lever
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1.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(44% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Brake performance
(70% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Service brake performance
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Rbt
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance (33% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.93% fail on
Rbt
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(59% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(58% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.11% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Parking brake performance
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Rbt
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Parking brake performance (94% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Rbt
(95% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Service brake performance
(61% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.24% fail on Pedal (77% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Hand lever
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0.22% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(66% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Electronic stability control (59% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.071% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.050% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.014% fail on Valves
- 0.0071% fail on Servos
- 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.043% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0071% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.014% fail on
Parking brake control
(96% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Lever (96% better than other 2009 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Tyres
(12% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Condition
- 2.8% fail on Tread depth (19% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Size/type
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2.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(43% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.0071% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0071% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.42% fail on
Compression ignition
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (65% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Spark ignition
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.41% fail on
Fluid leaks
(48% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Engine oil leaks (64% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Transmission oil leaks
- 0.0071% fail on Other leaks
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0.0071% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0071% fail on Sound deadening material
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(49% better than other 2009 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(60% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Transmission
(83% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Drive shafts
(82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(110% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (88% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Pipe
- 0.0071% fail on System
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0.17% fail on
Seats
(80% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.0071% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.15% fail on
Body
- 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.014% fail on Panel
- 0.0071% fail on Body condition
- 0.13% fail on Bumpers
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0.064% fail on
Chassis
- 0.064% fail on Chassis condition
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0.064% fail on
Doors
(76% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Front passenger's door
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Door condition
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0.029% fail on
Other passenger's door
(72% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Door condition (71% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.0071% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0071% fail on Door condition
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0.029% fail on
Front passenger's door
(69% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.043% fail on Boot lid condition
- 0.029% fail on Undertray
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0.021% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.021% fail on Engine mounting condition
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0.0071% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0071% fail on Towbar condition
- 0.0071% fail on Floor
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0.51% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(52% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Requirements
- 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.071% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Seat belts
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0.31% fail on
Road Wheels
(36% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Attachment (39% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Condition
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0.28% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(40% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates (40% better than other 2009 cars)
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Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015)
Enjoyable and fun to drive with economical engines. Feels well built. Ride quality was improved for 2011.