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Mazda 2 - Engine Rattling Above 2000 Revs - Chessell

Hello everyone.

Thanks to the help from the people of this forum, I was able to pick a Mazda 2 for a reasonable price as my potential 2nd car.

On recommendation from friends and family, I had it taken to my local garage for a thorough inspection so I didn't buy anything fishy. The only thing that came up was a rattling noise coming from the engine when it accelerates above 2000 revs - the mechanic couldn't determine the cause without looking into it further, costing me yet more money for a car I may not own.

The car is only 5 years old and nothing is mentioned on the MOT.

Can you help?

A nervous buyer. (Also posted in general discussion as I'm new to this forum)

Mazda 2 - Engine Rattling Above 2000 Revs - hardway

I'd be checking the exhaust heat shielding.