Mazda 2 TS2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 2 TS2 car check
Is the Mazda 2 TS2 reliable? We analysed 1,753 real MOT tests across 237 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 2 TS2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 2 TS2.
Mazda 2 TS2 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 2 TS2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 2 TS2 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 2 TS2 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 2 TS2 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 2 TS2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 2 TS2 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 2 TS2 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 TS2 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 TS2 THIS CAR | 79.7% | 1,753 | 76,411 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 |
| Jeep Cherokee Limited | 73.7% | 1,226 | 81,004 mi | 30 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 2 TS2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 2 TS2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.7% across 1,753 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall split with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mazda 2 TS2 owner drives around 4,818 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.