2015 Mazda 2 · 32,890 MOT tests
2015 Mazda 2 reliability
2015 Mazda 2s fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 2 years (32,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 21.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 47,936
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 32,890
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.1% of tests fail here (1123% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Seat belts and airbags5.1%
- Tyres5%
- Suspension4.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Brakes3.6%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt retractor defective 2.99%
A defective retractor may not lock or spool properly, so the belt may not restrain you in a crash.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.38%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.52%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Seat belt not functioning as intended 1.47%
A seat belt not working properly may fail to protect you in a crash, so it must be repaired or replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.03%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.68%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.34%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Mazda 2 reliable?
2015 Mazda 2s fail 21.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 19 2 years (32,890 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often seat belt retractor defective (2.99% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.38% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.94% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mazda 2 shows 47,936 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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