Mazda 2 MOT Results
Registered in 201371.7% 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.
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13% fail on
Suspension
(79% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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4.0% fail on
Springs
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.0% fail on Coil spring
- 0.011% fail on Mounting
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0.011% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.011% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
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4.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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
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0.011% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.011% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.011% fail on Ball joint
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8.1% fail on
Suspension arms
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.069% fail on
View to rear
- 0.069% fail on Mirrors
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0.046% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.046% fail on Windscreen
- 0.011% fail on Window
- 0.023% fail on Bonnet
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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
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4.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(46% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp
- 0.092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.092% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.034% fail on Horn
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0.11% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(64% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.11% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(64% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.080% fail on
Direction indicators
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.080% fail on
Flashing type
(91% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.023% fail on Position lamp
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0.011% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.011% fail on Reversing lamps
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0.011% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.8% fail on
Headlamps
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2.9% fail on
Brakes
(43% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.88% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.74% fail on
Brake performance
(64% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.023% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.023% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.55% fail on
Rbt
(51% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
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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)
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0.046% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.046% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.046% fail on
Parking brake performance
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.046% fail on
Rbt
(86% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Service brake performance
(50% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(57% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.069% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.069% fail on Pedal
- 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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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
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0.034% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.011% fail on Reservoirs
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0.011% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.011% fail on Lever
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1.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Steering
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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)
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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)
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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
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0.011% fail on
Steering play
- 0.011% fail on Steering rack
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1.2% fail on
Steering linkage components
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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)
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0.16% fail on
Transmission
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.16% fail on
Drive shafts
(80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Body
- 0.046% fail on Other body component
- 0.023% fail on Panel
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0.057% fail on
Doors
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0.034% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.034% fail on Door condition
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0.011% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.011% fail on Door condition
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0.011% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.011% fail on Door condition
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0.034% fail on
Other passenger's door
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0.023% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.023% fail on Tank
- 0.023% fail on Bumpers
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0.023% fail on
Seats
- 0.011% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.011% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.023% fail on Undertray
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0.011% fail on
Chassis
- 0.011% fail on Chassis condition
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0.011% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.011% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.57% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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
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0.36% fail on
Spark ignition
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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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
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0.023% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.011% fail on Undertray
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0.38% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.15% fail on Attachment
- 0.092% fail on Condition
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0.17% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(68% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.15% fail on Condition
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0.011% fail on
Airbags
- 0.011% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.011% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts
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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)
Read the Honest John Review
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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.