Mazda 2: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 8.6% of Mazda 2 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2005, 2008 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8,521 | 16.6% |
| 2006 | 9,643 | 13.6% |
| 2007 | 19,339 | 13.7% |
| 2008 | 56,553 | 16.4% |
| 2009 | 84,549 | 15.7% |
| 2015 | 58,070 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 57,804 | 2.3% |
| 2017 | 42,230 | 2.2% |
Methodology & source. 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.