2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 5,121 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.5% | 127 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 121 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.3% | 115 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 89 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 126 |
| 2 | Wipers | 124 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 75 |
| 4 | Washers | 27 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 22 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 21 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.8% | 811 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 500 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.1% | 161 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.6% | 135 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 52 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 11 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,920 | 4.6% |
| 30-60k | 1,141 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 56 | 7.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 56 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 1,702 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 1,663 | 5.3% |
| 2025 | 1,700 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2020 2 Gt Mhev
Before buying a 2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 2.5% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (2.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (2.3% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhevs pass their MOT?
94.7% of the 5,121 2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev?
Visibility, recorded in 2.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.4%).
Does the 2020 2 Gt Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.1% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,121 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.