Mazda 2 vs Mazda 929 l: 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 929 l
78%
MOT pass rate · 2,006 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 929 l (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda 929 l |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 54,261 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146,943 | 2,006 |
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 929 l
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear tyres slightly perished.
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda 929 l (78%) 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.