2014 Mazda 2 · 28,082 MOT tests
2014 Mazda 2 reliability
2014 Mazda 2s fail 28% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 2 years (28,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 28%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 51,496
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,082
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.5% of tests fail here (165% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.5%
- Tyres7.2%
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Steering3.5%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.2%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.56%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.27%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (6.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.06%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.62%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (3.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda 2 reliable?
2014 Mazda 2s fail 28% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 19 2 years (28,082 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.33% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda 2 shows 51,496 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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