Mazda 2 MOT Results
Registered in 201479.2% pass rate
from 8,585 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.
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6.0% fail on
Suspension
(27% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Pins and bushes (37% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.9% fail on
Springs
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.9% fail on Coil spring
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1.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.16% fail on
Other suspension component
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.13% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Ball joint
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.023% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.012% fail on
Axles
- 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.012% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.012% fail on Ball joint
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0.012% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
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3.6% fail on
Suspension arms
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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5.9% fail on
Visibility
(50% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
View to rear
- 0.012% fail on Mirrors
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Condition
- 1.7% fail on Tread depth (33% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Size/type
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3.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(47% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(28% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Headlamps
(43% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.89% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.59% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.13% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.10% fail on
Direction indicators
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.093% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.093% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.047% fail on Reversing lamps
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(28% better than other 2014 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Brakes
(48% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.78% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Brake performance
(58% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.012% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.52% fail on
Rbt
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.082% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.082% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.070% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
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0.082% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.035% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.023% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(96% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.012% fail on
Rbt
- 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.012% fail on
Rbt
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0.52% fail on
Service brake performance
(39% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.012% fail on Valves
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0.047% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.023% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Hand lever
- 0.012% fail on Pedal
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0.023% fail on
Parking brake control
(85% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Lever (83% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(59% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Steering
(32% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.98% fail on
Steering linkage components
(41% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Track rod end (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Ball joint
- 0.023% fail on Drag link end
- 0.012% fail on Locking devices
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0.070% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.070% fail on Steering rack
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0.023% fail on
Steering play
- 0.023% fail on Steering rack
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0.98% fail on
Steering linkage components
(41% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Spark ignition
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (63% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.012% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.012% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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0.24% fail on
Spark ignition
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.012% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
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0.26% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(82% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.26% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(83% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Transmission
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Joints (95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.023% fail on Tank
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0.023% fail on
Body
- 0.012% fail on Panel
- 0.012% fail on Other body component
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0.012% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.012% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.012% fail on Bumpers
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0.012% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
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0.13% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.093% fail on Condition
- 0.012% fail on Attachment
- 0.023% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Seat belts
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0.10% fail on
Road Wheels
(60% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.058% fail on Attachment (72% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Condition
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0.082% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.082% fail on Registration plates (64% better than other 2014 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.