MOT reliability

Mazda 2500

Q: Is the Mazda 2500 reliable?

Across 2 Mazda 2500 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda 2500?

The typical Mazda 2500 in our data has covered around 121,223 miles.

2 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda 2500 vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 2500 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 121,223 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,889

Avg miles / year

2.3

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 2500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 2500 MOT tests:

Other36%
Lamps & electrical18%
Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
Body & structure13%
Brakes9%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Visibility4%
Steering3%

Mazda 2500 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	1	100%
9	1	100%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	2	50%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	1	100%
17	2	50%
18	1	100%
19	2	50%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Diesel (2)

Most common Mazda 2500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 2500 MOT tests:

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (2 times)
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
General corrosion underside vehicle (2 times)
Nearside front lower bumper bracket loose but not likely to fall off (2 times)
Nearside rear registration plate lamp dim (2 times)

Mazda 2500 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2003	1	26	77%	126,499

Mazda 2500 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda 2500 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 2500 MOT issues are: Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d); Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).

The typical Mazda 2500 in our data has covered around 121,223 miles.

Compare the Mazda 2500

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