Mazda 2: suspension MOT failures
Of the 751,826 Mazda 2 MOT tests in this dataset, 10.5% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2008 and 2009 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,124 | 10.1% |
| 2004 | 6,895 | 10.7% |
| 2005 | 8,521 | 11.0% |
| 2006 | 9,643 | 11.3% |
| 2007 | 19,342 | 12.4% |
| 2008 | 56,559 | 16.0% |
| 2009 | 84,555 | 15.7% |
| 2010 | 83,890 | 15.4% |
| 2011 | 70,137 | 15.4% |
| 2012 | 57,265 | 14.3% |
| 2013 | 54,225 | 14.0% |
| 2014 | 51,354 | 9.8% |
| 2015 | 58,070 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 57,804 | 3.3% |
| 2017 | 42,230 | 3.0% |
| 2018 | 43,625 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 35,817 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 4,126 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 2,395 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 2,118 | 0.3% |
Methodology & source. 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.