Mazda 2 ts d vs Mazda 3: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 2 ts d
75%
MOT pass rate · 87 vehicles
Mazda 3
78%
MOT pass rate · 164,058 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 3 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 ts d | Mazda 3 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 119,769 mi | 90,915 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 87 | 164,058 |
Most common faults
Mazda 2 ts d
No fault breakdown available.
Mazda 3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mazda 3 is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mazda 2 ts d report Full Mazda 3 report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.