Mazda 2: visibility MOT failures
Visibility was a recorded failure area in 5.0% of Mazda 2 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2008, 2009 cars.
Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair cost: £15–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Visibility failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8,521 | 5.9% |
| 2006 | 9,643 | 5.7% |
| 2007 | 19,339 | 6.0% |
| 2008 | 56,553 | 7.1% |
| 2009 | 84,549 | 6.6% |
| 2015 | 58,070 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 57,804 | 4.0% |
| 2017 | 42,230 | 3.7% |
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.