Mazda 2 vs Mazda Rx7 turb: 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 Rx7 turb
43%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Rx7 turb (43%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 2 | Mazda Rx7 turb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 43% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 57% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 5.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 76,654 mi | 106,259 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 Rx7 turb
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
- FLOOR PERFORATED AT O/S/F
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR CORRODED
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Rx7 turb (43%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda Rx7 turb 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.