MOT reliability
Mazda Rx-2
8 vehicles · 38 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mazda Rx-2 vehicles and 38 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Rx-2 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 157,638 miles.
8
Vehicles
38
MOT tests
9,655
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Rx-2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Rx-2 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering8%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility2%
Mazda Rx-2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Rx-2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Rx-2 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
Mazda Rx-2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 17,990 |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 77,898 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 24,601 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 155,247 |
| 1973 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 422,386 |
| 1972 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 70,300 |
Mazda Rx-2 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mazda Rx-2 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Rx-2 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2); Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).
The typical Mazda Rx-2 in our data has covered around
157,638 miles.
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