2016 Mazda 2 · 33,430 MOT tests
2016 Mazda 2 reliability
2016 Mazda 2s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 2 years (33,430 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 41,754
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,430
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.4% of tests fail here (1158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Seat belts and airbags4.4%
- Tyres4.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes3.8%
- Suspension3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Seat belt retractor defective 2.69%
A defective retractor may not lock or spool properly, so the belt may not restrain you in a crash.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.15%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.74%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Seat belt not functioning as intended 1.25%
A seat belt not working properly may fail to protect you in a crash, so it must be repaired or replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.39%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.3%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.13%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mazda 2 reliable?
2016 Mazda 2s fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 2 years (33,430 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often seat belt retractor defective (2.69% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.15% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mazda 2 shows 41,754 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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