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Mazda 2 vs Mazda Sl3: 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 Sl3
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Sl3 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 2 Mazda Sl3
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 67%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 33%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 76,654 mi 154,845 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 146,943 1

Most common faults

Mazda 2

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Mazda Sl3

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  4. Nail in offside rear tyre
  5. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  6. Oil leak

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 2 (78%) and Mazda Sl3 (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 2 report Full Mazda Sl3 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.