2013 Mazda 2 · 28,770 MOT tests
2013 Mazda 2 reliability
2013 Mazda 2s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 2 years (28,770 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 32.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 59,188
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,770
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 17.8% of tests fail here (109% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.8%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Tyres7.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Brakes3.7%
- Steering3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.84%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.77%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.67%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Position lamp not working 2.09%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.01%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.1%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.86%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.82%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.62%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mazda 2 reliable?
2013 Mazda 2s fail 32.7% of first MOT tests, 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 2 years (28,770 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.84% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.77% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mazda 2 shows 59,188 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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