Mazda 2 (2022)
2022 Mazda 2
CarHunch is tracking 198 2022 Mazda 2 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 2022 Mazda 2 is exemplary on the road to reliability, with a first-time pass rate of 98.7% — nearly 19 percentage points above the UK average of 80%. Dangerous defects are virtually non-existent at just 0.5% of vehicles, so safety concerns won't be a factor for most buyers.
These cars are still young with a median mileage of 15,394 miles, so this is really a snapshot of how well they're built rather than a test of longevity. The average vehicle has picked up only 0.03 failures and 0.3 minor advisories per test, which reflects the breed's fundamental solidity — if you're shopping used, expect minimal urgent work and check fluid levels as your only real maintenance precaution.
We have 198 2022 Mazda 2 vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2022 Mazda 2
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 (98%) | 195 | 98.7% | 0.03 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (2%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Mazda 2 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 vehicles fall between 10,402 and 21,297 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 2022 Mazda 2
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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18%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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3.7%
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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3.6%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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3.6%
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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3.5%
Offside Headlamp aim too high
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3.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022. Counts include advisories and failures.
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