Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 854 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

854

Model Years

2020 to 2022

Years Covered

About the Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV

The Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV was MOT tested 854 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2020 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 22,542 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 16,952 miles.

Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the 2 SE-L MHEV performs 14 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.

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 2022 details

How reliable is the Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV?

vs average of all models+13% (82% avg)

vs Mazda brand average+14% (81% avg)

Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	100%	47	16,952 mi
2021	93%	81	21,036 mi
2020	93%	726	22,542 mi

Questions about the Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV

Is the Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2020 to 2022), the Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 854 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.