Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV (2022)
2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV
CarHunch analysed 1,144 real MOT records for the 2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV is notably reliable, passing its MOT on the first attempt 93.4% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%. Only 4.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns for this model.
At just over 18,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.1 per vehicle. The 0.5 advisories per car on average are minor niggles rather than serious issues, so if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on wear items like brakes and tyres rather than lurking mechanical problems.
What to check before buying a 2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 1,137 | 93.4% | 0.1 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 7 | 92.9% | 0.14 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2022 Mazda 2 GT Sport MHEV vehicles fall between 11,988 and 24,652 miles.
MOT History Averages
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