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Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.8% pass rate
from 10,198 tests in 2021
(8.4% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Seat belts (34 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Condition (36 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0098% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.049% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (25% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.029% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0098% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0098% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.049% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0098% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Rbt (sp) (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0098% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0098% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.059% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.029% fail on Parking brake control (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Lever
    • 0.0098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0098% fail on Reservoirs
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.0098% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.27% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Headlamps (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.088% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Side repeaters (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (63% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0098% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0098% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0098% fail on Horn
    • 0.0098% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0098% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Springs (55% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms (70% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0098% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0098% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0098% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.0098% fail on Other components
  • 0.13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.029% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Body
      • 0.0098% fail on Panel
      • 0.0098% fail on Other body component
  • 0.13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (85% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Exhaust emissions (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.0098% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0098% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0098% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0098% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.059% fail on Road Wheels (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Attachment
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Belt(s)/padding (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.020% fail on Identification of the vehicle (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Registration plates (91% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.020% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0098% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.0098% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0098% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.0098% fail on Speed limiter
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  • Mazda 2 (2015 on)
    Attractive small car that'll be cheap to run. Lots of standard equipment. Easy and fun to drive.

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