Mazda 2
MOT data from 187,376 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.3%. Average mileage at test: 68,467 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 9,835 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 4,393 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4,388 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4,362 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4,329 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4,230 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4,052 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3,557 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,464 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2,920 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 181,661 | 79.5% |
| Diesel | 5,708 | 72.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 590 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | |||
| 2004 | 1,410 | 71.4% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2005 | 1,810 | 71.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2006 | 2,067 | 74.2% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2007 | 4,387 | 73.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 13,549 | 70.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 20,938 | 72% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2010 | 20,824 | 72.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2011 | 17,312 | 74.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2012 | 14,276 | 76.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | |||
| 2013 | 13,702 | 77.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 12,999 | 79.2% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2015 | 14,776 | 84.9% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2016 | 15,008 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, seat belt retractor not functioning as intended, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2017 | 11,090 | 90.1% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2018 | 11,511 | 91.3% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2019 | 11,074 | 92.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
55,295 mi
Median
73,184 mi
75th percentile
95,976 mi
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