Mazda 2 vs Mazda 626 glx sr: 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 626 glx sr
25%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 626 glx sr (25%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda 626 glx sr |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 25% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 75% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 4.2 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 152,668 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 626 glx sr
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 626 glx sr (25%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda 626 glx sr 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.