Mazda 2 vs Mazda E1600: 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 E1600
40%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda E1600 (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda E1600 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 40% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 60% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 4.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 98,934 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 E1600
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda E1600 (40%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda E1600 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.