Mazda 2
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 203,183 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
203,183
Best Year
2020 (97%)
Years Covered
18
How reliable is the Mazda 2?
Mazda 2 by Year
| 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 |
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About the Mazda 2
The Mazda 2 has been tested 203,183 times in 2024 MOT data across 18 model years (2003 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 30 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 27 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MAZDA 2s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 91,192 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 25,674 miles.
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