Mazda 2 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
93.2% pass rate
from 8,296 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 2018 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 2 is unusually good or bad.

  • 1.9% fail on Visibility (42% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Washers
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (30% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp (86% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.024% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.096% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.048% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.048% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.060% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.048% fail on Headlamps (88% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp (89% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.012% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (33% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.096% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.096% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system (9 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
  • 1.4% fail on Tyres (58% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Size/type
  • 0.13% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Springs
      • 0.012% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.012% fail on Coil spring
  • 0.048% fail on Identification of the vehicle (80% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Registration plates (80% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.048% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Body
      • 0.024% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.048% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.036% fail on Attachment
    • 0.012% fail on Condition
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (88% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Seat belts (86% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Condition (85% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.012% fail on Steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.012% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.012% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.012% fail on Catalyst emissions
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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