2020 Mazda 2 · 6,205 MOT tests
2020 Mazda 2 reliability
2020 Mazda 2s fail 8.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 2 years (6,205 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 8.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,687
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,205
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 1.8% of tests fail here (25% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Tyres2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.82%
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 1.16%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.69%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.44%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.96%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.97%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.29%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mazda 2 reliable?
2020 Mazda 2s fail 8.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 19 2 years (6,205 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.82% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.16% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.03% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mazda 2 shows 19,687 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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