2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,762 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.6% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 111 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.0% | 76 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.0% | 74 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 69 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.1% | 5 |
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 | 89 |
| 2 | Wipers | 65 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 63 |
| 4 | Washers | 26 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 9 |
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 | 14.3% | 539 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 341 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.5% | 130 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 94 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 34 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 14 |
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 | 3,008 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 729 | 8.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 3,724 | 5.4% |
| Hybrid | 38 | 7.9% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 4.7% |
| 2024 | 1,852 | 5.6% |
| 2025 | 1,845 | 5.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 2 Gt Mhev
Before buying a 2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (2.9% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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 (2.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhevs pass their MOT?
94.6% of the 3,762 2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Mazda 2 Gt Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (2.0%).
Does the 2021 2 Gt Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 8.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,762 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.