What year Mazda 2 SE L is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 2022 Mazda 2 SE L has the highest pass rate at 96.5%, out of 718 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 2 SE L MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 2 SE L MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Mazda 2 SE L — Reliability by Year

1,452 vehicles · MOT data 2016–2023 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 2 SE L was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

2022

96.5% pass rate · 718 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

2016

88.6% pass rate · 108 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
2023	First MOTs due 2026+	18,315 mi	626
2022	96.5%	17,629 mi	718
2016	88.6%	40,968 mi	108

* UK vehicles require their first MOT at 3 years old. Recent model years shown in grey have little or no MOT test data yet — pass rate data will build up as those vehicles mature.

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