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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
68.4% pass rate
from 9,195 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Pins and bushes (51% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.2% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (87% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.054% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (44% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on View to rear
      • 0.054% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.011% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.011% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.033% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.076% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.011% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (20% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.51% fail on Steering gear (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (27 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Steering column (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering coupling (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.022% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Brake linings and pads (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Brake pads (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (53% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.011% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.054% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.087% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Anti-lock braking system (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Valves
    • 0.033% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.087% fail on Compression ignition (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Exhaust system (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Bearing housing (28 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.087% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.087% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.011% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.011% fail on Doors
      • 0.011% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.011% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Condition
  • 0.16% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Condition (78% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Requirements
      • 0.011% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.033% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2012 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.

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