Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev
From 1,844 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 25 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 16 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 7 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 92.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2 Se-L Nav Mhevs tested had between 13,134 and 28,935 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 19,411 median miles, the 2 Se-L Nav Mhev has 0.037 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 Nav Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev has a 92.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,844 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 25 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev is 19,411 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,134 and 28,935 miles.
Buying a used 2 Se-L Nav 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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