Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto
From 1,481 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 tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and wiper blade defective. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 23 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 tyre seriously damaged | 23 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2020 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all 2 Sport Nav Autos tested had between 9,066 and 18,670 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,966 median miles, the 2 Sport Nav Auto has 0.062 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 Sport Nav Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,481 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto is 11,966 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,066 and 18,670 miles.
Buying a used 2 Sport Nav Auto?
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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