Mazda 2 se-l
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 69 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests
69
Best Year
2021 (97%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mazda 2 se-l
The Mazda 2 se-l has been tested 69 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 32 tests. The 2022 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 2 point spread, the 2 se-l is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 20,947 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,999 miles.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the 2 se-l performs 15 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2022 detailsHow reliable is the Mazda 2 se-l?
Mazda 2 se-l by Year
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