Mazda 2 vs Mazda 4wd: 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 4wd
68%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 4wd (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda 4wd |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 68% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 32% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 3.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 162,567 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146,943 | 3 |
Most common faults
Mazda 2
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Mazda 4wd
- Oil leak
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 4wd (68%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.