Mazda 2 Gt MOT pass rate & common failures
11,644 MOT tests on the Mazda 2 Gt (2019–2023) give it a 94.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.8% fail rate), the 2 Gt comes out 3.6pp better. Its most common failure areas are tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.6%) and lighting & signalling (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and brake pads — headlamp aim alone was recorded 294 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2 Gt fails 4.5% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.4% at 60-90k, a spread of only 2.9 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 14.4% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every 2 Gt model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 191 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Visibility |
| 2020 | 5,121 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Visibility |
| 2021 | 3,899 | 94.7% | 5.3% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 2,312 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 121 | 97.5% | 2.5% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.6% | 299 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 260 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.1% | 247 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 205 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.3% | 33 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 13 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 10 |
| 8 | Road wheels | 0.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 294 |
| 2 | Wipers | 218 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 181 |
| 4 | Washers | 77 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 35 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 26 |
| 8 | Service brake performance | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.4% | 1,674 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 1,054 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.3% | 381 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.4% | 284 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 105 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 30 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 9,261 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,281 | 8.1% |
| 60-90k | 95 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 11,560 | 5.2% |
| Hybrid | 84 | 5.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 103 | 5.8% |
| 2023 | 1,812 | 4.6% |
| 2024 | 3,757 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 5,972 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a Mazda 2 Gt
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (2.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda 2 Gt?
94.8% of the 11,644 Mazda 2 Gt MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.3% fail rate, across model years 2019–2023.
What does the Mazda 2 Gt most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, then lighting & signalling (2.2%).
How much does mileage affect 2 Gt MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.5% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.4% for 60-90k, a 2.9-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 11,644 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.