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2013 Mazda 2 Tamura MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 2 Tamura models manufactured in 2013, based on 1,569 real MOT test results.

84.9%
Pass Rate
15.1%
Fail Rate
1,569
Total Tests
22,019
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2013 Mazda 2 Tamura MOT Analysis

The 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura has an MOT pass rate of 84.9% based on 1,569 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,019 miles on the odometer. With a 15.1% failure rate, the 2013 2 Tamura is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura is Visibility, responsible for 0.1% of failures. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs range from £10–300. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 0.1%.

Top failures specific to 2013 models only. The overall 2 Tamura page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Visibility0.1%2
2Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment0.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 22,019 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.06% per 10K miLamps & Electrical0.03% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.060.1%2
Lamps & Electrical0.030.1%1

Mileage Statistics

22,019
Mean
21,280
Median
18,965
25th Percentile
32,614
75th Percentile
6.86% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura has an MOT pass rate of 84.9% based on 1,569 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 22,019 miles on the odometer. With a 15.1% failure rate, the 2013 2 Tamura is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to visibility: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable. With relatively low average mileage of 22,019 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Visibility — 0.1% of failures

Visibility issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.1% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.1% of MOT failures on 2013 Mazda 2 Tamura models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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