Mazda 2

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 18 model years from 203,183 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

203,183

Highest Pass Rate

2019 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Mazda 2

The Mazda 2 was MOT tested 203,183 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 18 model years (2003 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 12,113 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 22 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mazda 2s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 91,192 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 25,674 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1496cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,853

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2020 details

How reliable is the Mazda 2?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average-2% (81% avg)

Best to worst year spread22 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mazda 2 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2020	97%	30	25,674 mi
2019	92%	12,113	27,997 mi
2018	91%	12,473	35,410 mi
2017	90%	11,574	42,686 mi
2016	87%	15,776	51,000 mi
2015	85%	15,877	57,096 mi
2014	79%	14,202	60,500 mi
2013	77%	14,893	67,601 mi
2012	76%	15,653	71,124 mi
2011	74%	18,883	77,682 mi
2010	72%	22,897	86,346 mi
2009	71%	22,733	91,854 mi
2008	70%	14,817	97,282 mi
2007	72%	4,816	90,403 mi
2006	73%	2,297	83,579 mi
2005	71%	1,957	86,126 mi
2004	71%	1,546	89,679 mi
2003	75%	646	91,192 mi

Questions about the Mazda 2

Is the Mazda 2 reliable?

Across its 18 model years in our data (2003 to 2020), the Mazda 2 averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 203,183 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Mazda 2 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Mazda 2 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 70%, a 22 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.