2021 Mazda 2 · 1,175 MOT tests
2021 Mazda 2 reliability
2021 Mazda 2s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 2 years (1,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- 8.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 2s: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 18,322
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,175
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 2.2% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 47% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Mazda 2
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Brakes2.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.53%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.45%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.77%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.6%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.34%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.09%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (1.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.79%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Mazda 2 reliable?
2021 Mazda 2s fail 8.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 2 years (1,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Mazda 2 MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.53% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.45% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (0.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Mazda 2 have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Mazda 2 shows 18,322 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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