Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 604 vehicles, the 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 97.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT (2022)

604 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97.3% first-time pass rate

2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT

CarHunch analysed 604 real MOT records for the 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 Mazda 2 Hybrid is a remarkably reliable performer, with a 95.6% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—a genuine standout result. Dangerous defects are rare at just 1.3% of vehicles, so you're not inheriting hidden safety risks here.

These cars are running around 19,600 miles on average for their age, which is entirely typical, and they're generating almost no failures (0.05 per vehicle) with minimal advisory issues (0.5 per vehicle). Before committing, request the full MOT history to confirm this car hasn't been sitting idle or neglected between tests, as the consistency of these results depends on regular servicing.

The 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (97.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

97.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

1.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.05

Over 1.1 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

18k

Middle half: 12k–25k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 97.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 604 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 604 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,242 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 26.3%

327

Grey 25.4%

315

Red 16.1%

200

Black 15.5%

193

Silver 11.6%

144

Bronze 5.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,061

typical

11,963

low mileage

24,685

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVT vehicles fall between 11,963 and 24,685 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,963 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,963–24,685 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mazda Mazda 2 Hybrid Agile CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 33,324 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.05

Avg failures per vehicle

0.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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