Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev
From 813 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 25 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 25 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| braking effort inadequate at a wheel | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| a wheel bearing excessively rough | 1 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 40% of failures are serious: 36.7% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 89.6% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2 Se-L Mhevs tested had between 12,695 and 27,834 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,725 median miles, the 2 Se-L Mhev has 0.058 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev has a 89.1% MOT pass rate based on 813 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev is 18,725 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,695 and 27,834 miles.
Buying a used 2 Se-L Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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