Mazda 2 Antares Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 2 Antares car check
Is the Mazda 2 Antares reliable? We analysed 912 real MOT tests across 188 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 2 Antares is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, brake pipe excessively corroded and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 2 Antares.
Mazda 2 Antares Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 2 Antares. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 2 Antares Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 2 Antares fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 2 Antares Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 2 Antares owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 2 Antares Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 2 Antares MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda 2 Antares Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 Antares THIS CAR | 83.7% | 912 | 76,654 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Delcia | 64.3% | 1,489 | 134,266 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 2 Antares outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 2 Antares has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.7% across 912 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mazda 2 Antares are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (7 recorded failures), brake pipe excessively corroded (5), and position lamp(s) not working (4). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mazda 2 Antares owner drives around 4,157 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.