Mazda 2 — Reliability by Year
145,928 vehicles · MOT data 2003–2022 · first-test pass rates
This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Mazda 2 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →
| Year | Pass rate | Avg mileage | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
|
15,535 mi | 198 |
| 2019 |
|
22,867 mi | 8,089 |
| 2018 |
|
27,097 mi | 8,098 |
| 2017 |
|
31,206 mi | 7,730 |
| 2016 |
|
36,673 mi | 10,208 |
| 2015 |
|
39,640 mi | 10,168 |
| 2014 |
|
41,493 mi | 8,761 |
| 2013 |
|
46,183 mi | 9,024 |
| 2012 |
|
47,464 mi | 9,560 |
| 2011 |
|
51,564 mi | 11,900 |
| 2010 |
|
57,056 mi | 14,827 |
| 2009 |
|
60,606 mi | 16,338 |
| 2008 |
|
63,751 mi | 12,270 |
| 2007 |
|
57,138 mi | 5,046 |
| 2006 |
|
53,581 mi | 3,606 |
| 2005 |
|
55,237 mi | 3,726 |
| 2004 |
|
56,876 mi | 4,199 |
| 2003 |
|
60,373 mi | 2,180 |
Which year Mazda 2 is most reliable?
MOT pass rate by year of manufacture — averaged across each vehicle's lifetime of tests.
Tests range from an average of 15,535 miles (newest year) to 63,751 miles (oldest year). Older years naturally accumulate more tests at higher mileages — see the mileage-normalised breakdown →
We've done the full analysis — which years to look for, which to avoid, and where to find the best value for reliability on a Mazda 2.
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