2017 Mazda 2 · 25,380 MOT tests
2017 Mazda 2 reliability
2017 Mazda 2s fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 2 years (25,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 14.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 33,555
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,380
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.1% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Tyres3.4%
- Brakes3.4%
- Suspension2.9%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.74%
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 1.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.86%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.72%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.22%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.46%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.78%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.05%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mazda 2 reliable?
2017 Mazda 2s fail 14.2% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 19 2 years (25,380 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.74% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.86% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Mazda 2 shows 33,555 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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