Is the Mazda 2 ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 127,390 MOT tests, around 96% of Mazda 2s still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 2%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 97% petrol. Every petrol 2 in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 127,390
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2 ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many 2s of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant132 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant4,165 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant8,450 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant8,118 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant7,647 tested | Likely compliant37 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,679 tested | Likely compliant452 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant9,710 tested | Check exact car256 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant8,487 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant8,625 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant8,851 tested | Likely charged127 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant10,446 tested | Likely charged392 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant12,692 tested | Likely charged173 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant11,971 tested | Likely charged1,010 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant8,047 tested | Likely charged560 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant2,925 tested | Likely charged128 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant1,392 tested | Likely charged100 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,132 tested | Likely charged149 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard939 tested | Likely charged124 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard395 tested | Likely charged70 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the 2
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (97% of 2s tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (3% of 2s tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2012 and earlier are likely to be charged.
2s from 2015 sit on the boundary (2% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Mazda can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how 2s fare at the MOT too: see the Mazda 2 MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mazda 2 for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mazda 2s in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2021. 2009 was the most common year, with 12,981 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2013 or later.
2s from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 71% of the time, at an average of 58,616 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 57% of the time with 83,250 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol 2s likely to comply are from 2006. 1,392 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 79,799 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the 2's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "ball joint excessively worn" (5.5% of tests) and "fractured or broken" (3.6%); lights and electrics: "not working" (4.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 14.6% of tests.
Overall, 70% of 2s passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 59,630 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mazda models
About this data
Based on 127,390 first MOT tests of the Mazda 2 carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 127,390 MOT tests say about the Mazda 2 and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mazda 2 ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of 2s on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol 2 years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol 2s first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel 2 ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel 2s from 2012 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific 2 is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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