Mazda 2 MOT Results
Registered in 201386.2% pass rate
from 7,556 tests in 2017
(18% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.
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6.0% fail on
Tyres
(30% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.093% fail on Valve stem (200% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Size/type
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4.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.5% fail on Wipers (19% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Washers
- 0.20% fail on Windscreen
- 0.079% fail on Mirrors
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.42% fail on
Position lamps
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Front lamps (63% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.34% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate lamp (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Headlamps
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.013% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.15% fail on Fog lamp
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0.079% fail on
Direction indicators
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.079% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
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0.079% fail on
Flashing type
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Horn
- 0.040% fail on Battery
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.013% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.013% fail on Lamp
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0.98% fail on
Brakes
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Hub components
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Brake pads (74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Brake discs (88% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Brake performance
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Front wheels
- 0.066% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.066% fail on Rear wheels (78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.093% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.093% fail on
Pedal
- 0.066% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.026% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Pedal
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0.066% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.026% fail on
Components
- 0.013% fail on Hoses
- 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.026% fail on Leaks
- 0.013% fail on Operation
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0.026% fail on
Components
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0.040% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.46% fail on
Hub components
(76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Suspension
(46% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.38% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (66% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.30% fail on Condition
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0.093% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.093% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.093% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.093% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.053% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.040% fail on Rear
- 0.013% fail on Front
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0.013% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.013% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.013% fail on Condition
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0.013% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.013% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.013% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.013% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Component mounting
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0.38% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.21% fail on
Steering
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
- 0.066% fail on Track rod end
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0.026% fail on
Free play
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack
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0.013% fail on
Other components
- 0.013% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.093% fail on Steering operation (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
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0.11% fail on
Steering system
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0.16% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.093% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Attachment
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0.053% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.040% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.013% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.11% fail on
Seat belts
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0.16% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Emissions
- 0.026% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.026% fail on Cap
- 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.16% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.16% fail on Registration plate
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0.13% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.093% fail on Attachment
- 0.040% fail on Condition
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0.093% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.053% fail on Body condition
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0.026% fail on
Seats
- 0.013% fail on Passengers
- 0.013% fail on Drivers
- 0.013% fail on Body security
Read the Honest John Review
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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.