Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV reliable? We analysed 2,686 real MOT tests across 1,022 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 94.0% | 12,558 | 17,690 | 26,298 |
| 2022 | 532 | 92.5% | 11,416 | 19,012 | 28,465 |
| 2021 | 148 | 87.8% | 10,936 | 19,397 | 27,080 |
| 2020 | 1,812 | 91.3% | 12,916 | 19,730 | 29,280 |
| 2019 | 66 | 83.3% | 18,374 | 24,906 | 32,649 |
How Long Does a Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Last?
Based on 1,022 Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
83.3% MOT pass rate from 66 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 50 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV THIS CAR | 91.3% | 2,686 | 19,758 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 |
| Suzuki SX4 S-cross SZ4 B-jet MHEV | 91.4% | 1,094 | 30,870 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.3% across 2,686 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda 2 Se-l MHEV owner drives around 4,823 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.