Model reliability

Mazda 2 reliability

The Mazda 2 fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 41.4% of 61,973 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Up to 5 years old

10.4% failed their MOT

Better than most

From 16,370 MOT tests of Mazda 2s this age.

6 to 10 years old

22.7% failed their MOT

About average

From 45,015 MOT tests of Mazda 2s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 65% more oftenSuspension arms3.8% vs 2.3%

Fails 61% more oftenWipers2.9% vs 1.8%

Fails 8× as oftenSeat belts2.3% vs 0.3%

Fails 88% more oftenShock absorbers1.5% vs 0.8%Fix about £200

Advised 4× as oftenRigid brake pipes6.4% vs 1.6%Fix about £120

Over 10 years old

41.4% failed their MOT

About average

From 61,973 MOT tests of Mazda 2s this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 88% more oftenSuspension arms9.6% vs 5.1%

Fails 37% more oftenSprings5.6% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 34% more oftenTyre condition5.5% vs 4.1%Fix about £90

Fails 36% more oftenHeadlamps5.3% vs 3.9%Fix about £30

Advised 42% more oftenTyre condition14.8% vs 10.4%Fix about £90

Advised 75% more oftenRigid brake pipes14.5% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 3× as oftenHeadlamps10.6% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Advised 76% more oftenSub-frames7.4% vs 4.2%

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Mazda 2

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2017/15031 May 2017Built 2007–2010Mounting points for seat runner may fail

One or more of the mounting points between the runner and the driver�s seat may fail.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect the driver�s seat frame to determine if seat lifter links are damaged. If no damage is evident fit reinforcement brackets and �push nuts�. If damage is present to the seat lifter link replace seat frame. If damage is restricted to stabilizer bar then the bar will be repaired plus brackets and� push nuts� fitted.

Recalled models: 2 · 95,172 vehicles

R/2016/18631 Aug 2016Built 2015Fuel may leak

On affected vehicles silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the rollover valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank during production The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding causing the possibility of a fuel leak.

Fix: Replace fuel tank on affected vehicles.

Recalled models: 2 · 1,489 vehicles

R/2017/05431 Aug 2016Built 2015Fuel may leak

Silicone may have adhered to the welding surface of the roll-over valve (ROV) fitted to the fuel tank. The presence of silicone may have an effect on the welding causing the possibility of a fuel leak.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the fuel tank.

Recalled models: 2 · 1,489 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Mazda 2 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Mazda 2 reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Mazda 2

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