2018 Mazda 2 · 27,110 MOT tests
2018 Mazda 2 reliability
2018 Mazda 2s fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 2 years (27,110 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 11.9%
- 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 4
- 26,674
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 27,110
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.7% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.9%
- Tyres3.5%
- Brakes2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.5%
- Suspension1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
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 1.55%
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 1.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.94%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.6%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.53%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.32%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.72%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.56%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mazda 2 reliable?
2018 Mazda 2s fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 2 years (27,110 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.55% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Mazda 2 shows 26,674 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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