Mazda 2 vs Mazda Mini bus: 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 Mini bus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Mini bus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda Mini bus |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 74% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 26% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 3.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 158,886 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 146,943 | 2 |
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 Mini bus
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust flex deteriorated
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- exhaust has a miner leak
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Mini bus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda Mini bus 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.