Car statistics
How many Mazda 2s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 127,386 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 137,145 Mazda 2s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 4,413 declared off the road (SORN). That is 1.1% fewer than the peak of 138,614 in 2024.
Numbers peaked in 2024 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,045 |
| 2004 | 6,161 |
| 2005 | 9,821 |
| 2006 | 13,376 |
| 2007 | 18,169 |
| 2008 | 30,507 |
| 2009 | 46,723 |
| 2010 | 61,100 |
| 2011 | 72,576 |
| 2012 | 81,553 |
| 2013 | 90,230 |
| 2014 | 97,135 |
| 2015 | 105,901 |
| 2016 | 114,793 |
| 2017 | 120,155 |
| 2018 | 124,911 |
| 2019 | 130,282 |
| 2020 | 130,829 |
| 2021 | 131,619 |
| 2022 | 133,663 |
| 2023 | 135,879 |
| 2024 | 138,614 |
| 2025 | 137,256 |
| 2026 | 137,145 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 69.7% of Mazda 2 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mazda 2s tested pass 70.3% of the time, so the Mazda 2 does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.4%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mazda 2 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 92.7% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 90.5% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 86.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.3% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 62.6% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 53.7% | 58.0% |
| 20+ years | 56.6% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Suspension is the most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT, appearing on 42.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.0% of Mazda 2 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 42.6% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 37.3% |
| Tyres | 20.0% |
| Visibility | 19.0% |
| Brakes | 14.9% |
| Steering | 11.6% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.1% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mazda 2 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn”, on 16.7% of 38,592 failed tests. 53.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 16.7% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 13.1% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.6% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.4% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 9.0% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 7.8% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.3% |
| Shock absorbers: serious fluid leak Suspension | 5.9% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.3% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 4.8% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.8% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.4% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 10.1% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 6.4% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 6.3% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 5.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.4% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.8% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 3.5% |
| Headlamp: product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.4% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
19 years of the Mazda 2, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (85.7% passed first time) and the 2008 cars worst (50.5%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | – | 839 | 56.1% |
| 2005 | – | 980 | 57.8% |
| 2006 | – | 1,092 | 56.9% |
| 2007 | – | 2,333 | 57.6% |
| 2008 | – | 6,819 | 50.5% |
| 2009 | – | 11,042 | 53.4% |
| 2010 | – | 11,487 | 54.5% |
| 2011 | – | 10,150 | 59.2% |
| 2012 | – | 8,666 | 61.8% |
| 2013 | – | 8,457 | 62.8% |
| 2014 | 8,856 | 8,372 | 67.3% |
| 2015 | 10,237 | 9,865 | 75.5% |
| 2016 | 10,358 | 10,027 | 78.4% |
| 2017 | 7,840 | 7,670 | 81.9% |
| 2018 | 8,275 | 8,066 | 85.7% |
| 2019 | 8,446 | 8,332 | 87.6% |
| 2020 | 4,109 | 4,113 | 90.1% |
| 2021 | 3,667 | 3,625 | 90.9% |
| 2022 | 5,286 | 5,048 | 92.8% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mazda 2 covers 5,634 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 5,901 |
| 6–7 years | 6,007 |
| 8–10 years | 6,044 |
| 11–14 years | 5,348 |
| 15–19 years | 5,430 |
| 20+ years | 3,979 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mazda 2s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 16,462 in 2009. In 2025, 4,025 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 2,200 |
| ’04 | 4,216 |
| ’05 | 3,715 |
| ’06 | 3,629 |
| ’07 | 5,054 |
| ’08 | 12,342 |
| ’09 | 16,462 |
| ’10 | 14,931 |
| ’11 | 11,933 |
| ’12 | 9,636 |
| ’13 | 9,089 |
| ’14 | 8,836 |
| ’15 | 10,256 |
| ’16 | 10,353 |
| ’17 | 7,797 |
| ’18 | 8,172 |
| ’19 | 8,412 |
| ’20 | 4,116 |
| ’21 | 3,631 |
| ’22 | 5,222 |
| ’23 | 5,978 |
| ’24 | 7,517 |
| ’25 | 4,025 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 140,398 Mazda 2s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 61.5% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 37.7% have an engine of 1,301cc to 1,400cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 25.4% in 2014 to 61.5%. Hybrids made up 0.0% of those licensed in 2014 and 6.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 86,382 licensed | 61.5% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 52,885 licensed | 37.7% |
| Other sizes 1,131 licensed | 0.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 76,156 | 54.2% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 51,990 | 37.0% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Hybrid | 9,320 | 6.6% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,301–1,400cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 25.4% | 70.9% |
| 2015 | 31.0% | 65.8% |
| 2016 | 37.1% | 60.1% |
| 2017 | 41.0% | 56.5% |
| 2018 | 44.6% | 53.2% |
| 2019 | 48.3% | 49.9% |
| 2020 | 49.9% | 48.4% |
| 2021 | 51.5% | 47.1% |
| 2022 | 53.6% | 45.1% |
| 2023 | 56.1% | 42.8% |
| 2024 | 59.3% | 39.8% |
| 2025 | 61.5% | 37.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Hybrid | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 93.8% | 0.0% | 6.2% |
| 2015 | 94.2% | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| 2016 | 94.5% | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| 2017 | 95.0% | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 95.6% | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| 2019 | 96.1% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| 2020 | 96.4% | 0.0% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | 96.8% | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| 2022 | 96.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 95.5% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 2024 | 93.7% | 4.3% | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 91.6% | 6.6% | 1.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mazda 2 from 2003, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 47.9 to 76.3 mpg, with CO2 of 85 to 133 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2003 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 39.8 to 83.1 mpg, with CO2 of 89 to 168 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 petrol | 47.9–60.1 | 107–133 | 2019–2024 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 43 |
| 1.5 petrol hybrid | 52.3–76.3 | 85–122 | 2022–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 43 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 petrol | 44.8 | 149–150 | 2003–2007 | Euro 4 | 4 |
| 1.3 petrol | 52.3–56.5 | 115–129 | 2008–2014 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 20 |
| 1.4 petrol | 41.5–44.1 | 152–161 | 2003–2007 | Euro 4 | 12 |
| 1.5 petrol | 44.8–62.8 | 105–146 | 2008–2018 | Euro 4 to Euro 6b | 21 |
| 1.6 petrol | 39.8–42.2 | 159–168 | 2003–2007 | Euro 4 | 6 |
| 1.4 diesel | 58.9–68.9 | 107–127 | 2003–2011 | Euro 3 to Euro 4 | 18 |
| 1.5 diesel | 83.1 | 89 | 2015–2017 | Euro 6 | 2 |
| 1.6 diesel | 67.3 | 110–112 | 2009–2014 | Euro 4 to Euro 5 | 9 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 11 safety recalls for the Mazda 2 since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 1 October 2025.
All 11 Mazda 2 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mazda 2. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 2 | 137,145 | −1.3% | 4,413 | 65 | Petrol |
| Mazda 3 | 106,844 | −1.9% | 5,722 | 92 | Petrol |
| Mazda CX-5 | 91,557 | +5.0% | 1,771 | 103 | Petrol |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78,233 | −2.4% | 35,069 | 113 | Petrol |
| Mazda 6 | 49,847 | −10.5% | 9,417 | 152 | Diesel |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 141,558 2 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 127,386 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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