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Mazda 2 vs Mazda 2490 camper: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda 2
78%
MOT pass rate · 146,943 vehicles
Mazda 2490 camper
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 2490 camper (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 2 Mazda 2490 camper
MOT pass rate 78% 71%
MOT failure rate 22% 29%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0%
Average mileage 76,654 mi 118,479 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 146,943 1

Most common faults

Mazda 2

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Mazda 2490 camper

  1. Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  2. Both rear wheels tight to turn by hand
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  5. brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge + DEEP cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 2490 camper (71%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda 2490 camper 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.