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Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt
95%
MOT pass rate · 1,563 vehicles
More reliable
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt Mazda Mx-5
MOT pass rate 95% ✓ 77%
MOT failure rate 5% ✓ 23%
Faults & advisories per test 0.5 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 2% 1% ✓
Average mileage 18,280 mi 90,085 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,563 162,634

Most common faults

Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt

  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. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mazda Mx-5

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt is the more reliable of the two — 95% pass first time versus 77%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Mazda Mazda 2 hybrid select cvt report Full Mazda Mx-5 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.