Mazda 2: tyres MOT failures
Of the 751,826 Mazda 2 MOT tests in this dataset, 5.1% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3,124 | 6.0% |
| 2004 | 6,895 | 5.6% |
| 2005 | 8,521 | 5.7% |
| 2006 | 9,643 | 6.1% |
| 2007 | 19,342 | 6.3% |
| 2008 | 56,559 | 6.3% |
| 2009 | 84,555 | 5.9% |
| 2010 | 83,890 | 6.1% |
| 2011 | 70,137 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 57,265 | 5.5% |
| 2013 | 54,225 | 5.6% |
| 2014 | 51,354 | 5.7% |
| 2015 | 58,070 | 4.2% |
| 2016 | 57,804 | 3.6% |
| 2017 | 42,230 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 43,625 | 3.0% |
| 2019 | 35,817 | 2.9% |
| 2020 | 4,126 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 2,395 | 2.9% |
| 2022 | 2,118 | 2.0% |
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.