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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
71.7% pass rate
from 8,728 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (79% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Pins and bushes (41% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.011% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.011% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.0% fail on Springs
      • 4.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.0% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.011% fail on Mounting
      • 0.011% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.011% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
    • 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.29% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility (54% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.011% fail on Window
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.092% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.034% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Direction indicators (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Flashing type (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.011% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.9% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Brake performance (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.023% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.057% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Rbt (sp) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.069% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.046% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.011% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.011% fail on Lever
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.069% fail on Operation (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering coupling (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.011% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.023% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.57% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (80% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.069% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
    • 0.057% fail on Doors
      • 0.034% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.034% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
    • 0.011% fail on Chassis
      • 0.011% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.011% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.57% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Spark ignition (65% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.023% fail on Compression ignition (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.011% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.011% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.011% fail on Undertray
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.092% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.011% fail on Airbags
      • 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.011% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle (50% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates (50% better than other 2013 cars)
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  • Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015)
    Enjoyable and fun to drive. Economical engines. Sensibly priced. Feels well built. Ride harshness over bumps improved for 2011.

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