Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) Review

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Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) At A Glance

Honest John Overall Rating

This version of the Mazda 2 is a small car that is fun to drive, and a worthy rival to the Ford Fiesta. But it’s showing its age now, and the interior plastics are on the cheap side.

Enjoyable and fun to drive with economical engines. Feels well built. Ride quality was improved for 2011.

Interior plastics aren’t soft to touch. Cabin has a less appealing look than some rivals.

Insurance Groups are between 9–16
On average it achieves 80% of the official MPG figure

The Japanese brand took a typically idiosyncratic approach to the small car market with the Mazda 2, prioritising sensible engineering over style, particularly in the cabin. It’s well put together, though, and drives superbly to give the Ford Fiesta a run for its money. Low running costs also mean the Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo need to look out. Read on for our full Mazda 2 review.

This Mazda 2 was introduced in 2007, and as such the cabin layout is outdated and the materials don’t feel particularly plush, while the exterior styling no longer stands out. That said, there is still plenty of appeal thanks to fun driving dynamics and peppy engines.

Refinement isn’t impressive next to rivals like the Ford Fiesta or Volkswagen Polo of the same time. A lot of engine noise makes it into the cabin, even under normal driving conditions, and road noise isn’t particularly well suppressed.

The suspension could offer better ride quality, too – but the payoff is great handling in bends. From 2011, the Mazda 2’s ride quality improved noticeably.

On a B-road, the Mazda 2 is excellent fun, with precise, well-weighted steering, a slick gear change, and good body control. There’s plenty of feedback to inspire confidence. It’s not as good an all-rounder as the Ford Fiesta, but in terms of fun it gives it a run for its money.

The Mazda 2 was offered with various different petrol and diesel engine options over its lifetime. There is a 1.3-litre petrol with either 75PS or 84PS, or a 1.5-litre petrol with 102PS paired to an automatic transmission.

Emissions for both 1.3-litre variants are respectable, if not remarkable, at 115g/km, with official economy of 56.5mpg. Few new buyers chose the diesel, so it’s a rare sight as a used car.

Space inside isn’t bad, nor is it particularly impressive – adults will fit in the back and the boot is big enough for a shopping trip at 250 litres. But there are more practical options such as the Skoda Fabia or Honda Jazz, both of which have a better cabin finish.

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Reviews for Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015)'s top 3 rivals

Ford Fiesta

Well built with an upmarket interior. Enjoyable and involving to drive. Cheap to run 1.6TDCI ECOnetic....

Hyundai i20

Easy to drive and refined. Very well built. Five-year warranty as standard. Neat and tidy styling. Decent...

Vauxhall Corsa

Solid and decently equipped. Reasonable handling and some frugal engines.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) handling and engines

Driving Rating

Despite its age, the Mazda 2 remains huge fun to drive thanks to its accurate steering and strong grip. Models from 2011 onwards benefit from revised suspension, which improved the ride.

Engines range from 1.3 to 1.6 D
Readers report Real MPG to be between 26–67 mpg

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Handling and ride quality

The Mazda 2 is among the best small cars around when it comes to fun driving dynamics.

Just like the Ford Fiesta, it’s great to drive on a tight, twisting road, where its accurate steering, high levels of grip and good body control matter more than outright power and performance.

In town, the Mazda’s ride is a touch on the firm side, but we can forgive this for its tight turning circle and good all-round vision for the driver.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Engines

At various times, the Mazda 2 was offered with 1.3-litre, 1.4-litre and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and these are by far the most common on the market.

Out of all of them, we’d look for the 1.3, as it simply does everything you need without fuss and there’s the option of an automatic gearbox in place of the five-speed manual. You can also have the 1.5 with an auto.

The 1.3-litre petrol is perfectly likeable on the road – power delivery and the gear change action are both impressively smooth.

Performance from a standstill might be lacklustre, but on the move the Mazda 2 feels capable enough, especially around town and on A or B-roads. At a 70mph motorway cruise things get a bit loud, but there’s enough power in reserve for overtaking.

The 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre diesel engines are easy on fuel, but they don’t offer much in the way of refinement or performance. A 0-62mph time of 15.5 seconds with the 1.4 D feels particularly sluggish.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Safety

The Mazda 2 gained a full five-star rating from Euro NCAP when it was launched in 2007.

Testing methods have moved on dramatically since then, so its four airbags, ABS brakes and brake assist seem minimal now.

Only cars with an automatic gearbox or in Sport trim came with ESP stability control.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Towing

You will be limited to lighter loads if you tow with the Mazda 2, but it can pull an unbraked trailer of up to 500kg.

Depending on the model, you can also haul a braked trailer of between 900kg and 1000kg.

Engine	MPG	0-62	CO₂
1.3	54–57 mpg	11.9–14.9 s	115–125 g/km
1.3 Automatic	45 mpg	11.9 s	145 g/km
1.4	42 mpg	14.5 s	157 g/km
1.4 D	66–69 mpg	14.5–15.5 s	107–114 g/km
1.5	50 mpg	9.4–10.7 s	132–135 g/km
1.5 Automatic	45 mpg	11.9 s	145 g/km
1.6 D	67 mpg	10.4–11.5 s	110–112 g/km

Real MPG average for the Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015)

Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.

Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.

Average performance

80%

Real MPG

26–67 mpg

MPGs submitted

564

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) interior

Interior Rating

Substance takes priority over style inside the Mazda 2. There’s a lot of unappealing hard plastic, which looks drab, but at least is durable. The seats could offer more support, too.

Boot space is 250–787 litres

Dimensions
Length	3885–4415 mm
Width	1695–1755 mm
Height	1465–1475 mm
Wheelbase	2490–2640 mm
Full specifications

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Practicality

There’s enough room for adults in the back row, but it’s far from the most spacious small car and the boot could be more generous, with a capacity of 250 litres.

It’s much better in the front, where you get plenty of space, although the seats could do with a bit more padding in them for longer journeys.

There are plenty of places to store odds and ends, plus a decent-sized glove compartment with a handy pouch for placing documents or the car’s manual.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Quality and finish

The hard, drab-looking plastics and dull layout aren’t very appealing, while the leather steering wheel trim feels thin and the seats could offer more support.

There are some good points, though. The plastics may not be soft-touch, but they are certainly hard-wearing and can withstand plenty of abuse.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Infotainment

Upper trim levels get a navigation system which works acceptably, but it’s not quite as user-friendly as, for example, the set-up in a Volkswagen.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) value for money

Value for Money Rating

If motoring on a limited budget is a priority for you, the Mazda 2 is well worth a look. It’s cheap to buy and running costs are very affordable. Beware of diesel versions that require a fee to enter low-emission zones, though.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Prices

You can find Mazda 2 models from this generation for less than £1000, but if you want something in decent nick and without excessive mileage, you should reckon on spending around £2000.

That gets you a petrol-powered car with about 60,000 miles and a full service record. You can also pick from three-door and five-door models at this price point.

A later car from towards the end of the Mazda 2’s production span will come in around £6500 for a 10-year-old model with 40,000 miles on the clock.

Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015): Running Costs

If you really want to cut your driving costs to the bone, a Mazda 2 with the 1.4-litre diesel engine offers a claimed 68.9mpg, which works out to 57mpg with our Real MPG data.

However, finding a diesel-powered Mazda 2 will be tricky as few were sold new.

A better bet in almost every respect is the 1.3-litre petrol engine. It might only offer a claimed 54.3mpg and return a real-world 43mpg, but it’s a far better car to drive in every respect.

The diesel delivers the lowest carbon dioxide emissions, coming in at 114g/km, to give road tax of £35 per year. However, you won’t be able to drive into any low emissions zone (LEZ) without paying a penalty.

The 1.3 petrol emits 115g/km, so requires the same road tax and can enter a LEZ with no additional charge.

Servicing a Mazda 2 of this era at an independent garage shouldn’t be too demanding on your budget, as it’s a reliable car and most parts are cheap to replace.

With insurance sitting in groups 9 to 16, the Mazda 2 is easy to get cover for. The models in the highest bracket are the 1.5-litre petrol and 1.6-litre diesel, so they’re not really worth bothering with, unless you really must have the extra power.

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Mazda 2 (2007 – 2015) models and specs

At launch, the base model was the Mazda 2 TS. It comes with 15-inch steel wheels, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD, driver and front passenger airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, driver seat height adjust, a CD radio with AUX jack and two speakers.

Next up was the Mazda 2 TS2 with 15-inch alloy wheels, side and curtain airbags, electric folding door mirrors, four audio speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, leather steering wheel and gear knob and air-conditioning.

From here, you moved to the Mazda 2 Sport with its 16-inch alloy wheels, dynamic stability control, traction control, cruise control, foglights, rain-sensing wipers and auto lights, electric rear windows, trip computer, speed alarm, six audio speakers and climate control air-conditioning.

The Mazda 2 Tamura model added a Sports Styling Pack (including front and rear sports bumpers, two-bar sports grille, side skirts and rear spoiler), new four-cylinder headlamps, unique 16-inch dark grey alloy wheels, special Tamura badging and metallic/mica or pearlescent paint.

The Mazda 2 Sport Venture models have 16-inch Bright alloy wheels, front foglights, dusk-sensing lights, rain-sensing front wipers and rear parking sensors.

Inside, there’s sporty black cloth trim with contrasting grey stitching, a leather steering wheel with gloss dark grey inserts, gloss dark grey trim to the audio panel, door trims and outer air vents, electric rear windows and climate control air-conditioning.

Dimensions
Length	3885–4415 mm
Width	1695–1755 mm
Height	1465–1475 mm
Wheelbase	2490–2640 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	950–1265 kg
Boot Space	250–787 L
Warranty	3 years
Servicing	12500 miles

Spare Wheel
Standard	Tyre-repair kit
Alternative	Space-saving spare wheel

Costs
List Price	£8,907–£14,795
Insurance Groups	9–16
Road Tax Bands	B–G
Official MPG	42.2–68.9 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	4
Child	3
Pedestrian	2
Overall	-

On sale until April 2015

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 75 Black Edition 5dr	£12,145	56.5 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 75 White Edition 5dr	£12,145	56.5 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 SE a/c 75 5dr	£11,195	56.5 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 Sport Venture 84 5dr	£13,495	56.5 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 Tamura 102 Nav Auto 5dr	£13,495	44.8 mpg	11.9 s
1.3 Tamura 84 5dr	£12,295	56.5 mpg	13.6 s

On sale until May 2014

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 TS 5dr	£10,995	56.5 mpg	14.9 s
1.5 TS2 Automatic 5dr	£12,995	44.8 mpg	11.9 s

On sale until September 2013

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.5 Sport 5dr	£13,495	49.6 mpg	10.7 s

On sale until July 2013

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 Tamura 3dr	£11,795	56.5 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 TS 3dr	£10,495	56.5 mpg	14.9 s
1.5 Sport 3dr	£12,995	49.6 mpg	10.7 s

On sale until September 2012

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.6 Sport Diesel 5dr	£14,795	67.3 mpg	11.5 s

On sale until December 2011

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 TS2 3dr	£11,130	55.4 mpg	13.6 s
1.3 TS2 5dr	£11,480	55.4 mpg	13.6 s
1.6 Sport Diesel 5dr	£14,765	67.3 mpg	11.5 s

On sale until October 2010

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.3 TS 3dr	£9,820	54.3 mpg	13.0 s
1.3 TS 5dr	£10,170	54.3 mpg	13.0 s
1.3 TS2 3dr	£10,820	54.3 mpg	11.9 s
1.3 TS2 5dr	£11,170	54.3 mpg	11.9 s
1.4D TS2 3dr	£12,405	68.9 mpg	14.5 s
1.4D TS2 5dr	£12,755	68.9 mpg	14.5 s
1.5 Sport 3dr	£12,630	49.6 mpg	9.4 s
1.5 Sport 5dr	£12,980	49.6 mpg	9.4 s
1.6D Sport 3dr	£14,105	67.3 mpg	10.4 s
1.6D Sport 5dr	£14,455	67.3 mpg	10.4 s

On sale until January 2009

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.4 S 5dr	£11,201	42.2 mpg	14.5 s

On sale until December 2008

Hatchback
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
1.4D TS 3dr	£8,907	65.7 mpg	15.5 s
1.4D TS 5dr	£9,397	65.7 mpg	15.5 s

Model History

March 2007: New Mazda2 unveiled
September 2007: On sale in UK
December 2007
February 2008
May 2008
October 2008
January 2009
April 2009
June 2010
August 2010: Upgrade announced for 2011
October 2010
February 2011
June 2011
December 2011
February 2013
November 2013
February 2014: Colour Edition models introduced
February 2014: Mazda2 Sport Venture introduced
January 2015: Run-out 'Black' and 'White' editions of 2007 - 2014 Mazda 2 announced.

March 2007

New Mazda2 unveiled

Launched initially with two petrol engines: the MZR 1.3-litre DOHC (75PS and 118Nm or 84PS and 121Nm) and MZR 1.5-litre DOHC (103PS and 136Nm), both chain cam. For the European market, a fuel-effcient, belt cam MZ- CD PSA 1.4-litre diesel engine was introduced a few months later. Quite low weight at 954kg for 1.3. The 1.3-litre DOHC and 1.5-litre DOHC MZR petrol engines each have a sequential valve timing system and optimized exhaust-valve timing, which together realize superior cylinder-charging effciency at all engine speeds.

September 2007

On sale in UK

Three-strong petrol range at launch to be priced from £8,499 (on-the-road). Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser as standard for all models. Three-strong model line-up with a choice of three petrol powertrains and three equipment levels (TS, TS2 and Sport).

Standard equipment on the 1.3-litre, 75ps/121Nm Mazda2 TS price £8,499 includes: 15-inch steel wheels, ABS with Brake Assist and EBD, driver and front passenger airbags, remote central locking with deadlocks, electric front windows, driver seat height adjust, CD radio with AUX jack and two speakers, multi-function glovebox with magazine rack, Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser and electric door mirrors. 52.3mpg. 104mph. 129g/km CO2. VED Band C.

The Mazda2 TS2 with 1.3-litre, 86ps/122Nm petrol engine priced from £9,999 (OTR) has: 15-inch alloy wheels, side and curtain airbags, electric folding door mirrors, four audio speakers, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, leather steering wheel and gear knob and air?conditioning. 52.3mpg. 129g/km CO2. VED Band C.

The Mazda2 Sport, with a 1.5-litre 103ps/137Nm engine and full sports styling kit is priced from £11,799 (OTR). This has 16-inch alloy wheels, dynamic stability control, traction control, cruise control, fog lights, rain sensing wipers and auto lights, electric rear windows, trip computer, speed alarm, six audio speakers and climate control air-conditioning. 117mph. 140g/km. VED Band C.

The all-new Mazda2 petrol range was joined by a 1.4-litre 68ps/160Nm, 65mpg diesel engine in early 2008 The 1.4-litre 68ps diesel was available with a choice of two equipment levels TS and TS2 and will include the same specification as the petrol models.

3,885mm x 1,695mm x 1,475mm.

December 2007

1.4 diesel available to order from December 2007 with delivery from March 2008, price from £9,499. 1.4-litre, 68ps diesel achieves 65.7mpg and a 114g/km CO2 rating, so £35PA tax.

February 2008

Three-door version launched Geneva Motor Show March 2008. 3-door 1.3 petrol and 1.4 diesel on sale UK from May 2008. 1.5 3-door from July.

May 2008

New Mazda2 Price List May 2008

Price List 3dr

1.3 TS 3-dr 75PS £7,999 129g/km IG 3E

1.3 TS2 3-dr 86PS £9,509 129g/km IG 4E

1.5 Sport 3-dr 103PS £11,399 140g/km IG 5E

1.4D TS 3-dr 68PS £8,999 114g/km IG 3E

1.4D TS2 3-dr 68PS £10,504 114g/km IG 3E

Price List 5dr

1.3 TS 5-dr 75PS £8,499 129g/km IG 3E

1.3 TS2 5-dr 86PS £10,009 129g/km IG 4E

1.5 Sport 5-dr 103PS £11,899 140g/km IG 5E

1.4D TS 5-dr 68PS £9,499 114g/km IG 3E

1.4D TS2 5-dr 68PS £11,004 114g/km IG 3E

October 2008

Mazda2 New Turbo Diesel & Vehicle Updates. Engine line-up is expanded with a range-topping MZ-CD 1.6-litre common-rail diesel that, when combined with Mazda2s lightweight body and outstanding steering and suspension, means performance and driving fun with low fuel consumption. (6th photo.) This engine produces 90 PS of maximum power and 205 Nm of torque at only 2,000 rpm, while using just 4.2 litres of fuel per 100 km (CO2: 112 g/km combined). Several exterior and interior updates are also added to the line-up for more quality feel, including a new Sports Appearance Package, two new exterior colours and silver accents with new trim, seat materials and meters on the inside.

January 2009

Mazda2 1.3 Tamura three-door and five-door announced. Based on the 86PS 1.3 TS2 model and benefits from the addition of a Sports Styling Pack (including front and rear sports bumpers, 2-bar sports grille, side skirts and rear spoiler), new four cylinder headlamps, unique 16-inch dark grey alloy wheels, special Tamura badging and free metallic/mica or pearlescent paint.

Choice of four colours unique Aluminium Metallic or Radiant Ebony Mica, plus either Aurora Blue Mica (for the 5dr model) or Crystal White Pearlescent. Inside, branded Tamura floor mats are fitted. Both Mazda2 Tamuras offer 54.3mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of just 125 g/km. Mazda2 1.3 3dr Tamura £10,275, 5dr at £10,775.

April 2009

1.6 Diesel Sport on sale. Unique blend of performance (0-to-60mph in 11.1sec) and economy (67.3mpg). Ultra-low CO2 rating of 112g/km qualifies for £35 VED.

Mazda2 Diesels Price List May 2009

1.4D TS2 68PS 3-dr: £11,153, 107g/km CO2, VED Band B, IG 3E

1.6D Sport 90PS 3-dr: £12,817, 112g/km CO2, VED Band C, IG 5E

1.4D TS2 68PS 5-dr: £11,653, 107g/km CO2, VED Band B, IG 3E

1.6D Sport 90PS 5-dr: £13,317, 112g/km CO2, VED Band C, IG 5E

June 2010

Mazda2 Takuya Priced from £11,915 (OTR), the 1.3-litre Mazda2 five-door Takuya is the entry point into the special edition range. The Takuya boasts 16-inch alloy wheels, a sports styling kit (incorporating spoiler, sports bumpers and side skirts) and front fog lights. The interior benefits from black sports trim, trip computer, leather steering wheel and gear knob, steering wheel remote audio controls and a Parrot Bluetooth® hands-free kit.

The 1.3 Mazda2 (86ps) is a remarkably frugal yet feisty model. The hatchback produces just 125g/km CO2 and returns 54.3mpg, yet is one of the finest handling and fun to drive superminis on sale in the UK.

August 2010

Upgrade announced for 2011

* New front styling features Mazda's unique family face

* Upgraded interior

* Upgraded Euro V compliant powertrain line-up

* Upgraded chassis for even better ride comfort

* Automatic transmission version introduced

The Tamura has the 1.3 TS2 engine and also the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control previously only on the SPORT model.

October 2010

Updated diesel certified at 67mpg, and 110 g/km of CO2 (combined). Bodyshell and suspension updates provide an even more comfortable and smooth ride. All powertrains have been upgraded to comply with Euro5 regulations. The powertrain line-up includes three petrol engines ranging from two 1.3-litre derivatives with 75 PS and 84 PS, to a 1.5-litre with 102 PS and a more powerful and economic 1.6-litre turbo diesel engine with 95 PS (up by 5 PS) and 205 Nm. This uses just 4.2 litres of fuel and produces just 110 grams of CO2 per 100km combined.

Upgraded Mazda2 2010 - Exterior Features

New Mazda family face introduced for a sportier more dynamic look
Two body styles – five-door hatchback and sporty three-door hatchback
Two all new exterior colours: Aquatic Blue Mica and Burgundy Red Mica (range of up to 11 exterior colours available, depending on market)
New dynamic 16-inch alloy wheels and 15-inch steel wheel cover designs
Sport version* including side skirts and a rear roof spoiler

Interior Features

New instrument design with black background, white numeration and silver rings
New piano-black mouldings in centre stack and dashboard for improved quality look and feel
New durable materials introduced for surfaces of the centre stack used on a daily basis
New, higher-quality seat fabrics and fabric colours

Bodyshell and Suspension Updates

Bodyshell and suspension updates improve overall ride comfort:
New shape of the rear wheel-house gussets with added spot welds at this location
Optimised firmness of front suspension bushes at the rear of the lower arms toe angle consistency, which improves ride comfort without detracting from handling stability
New, softer rear suspension trailing-arm bushes that reduce roughness when passing over expansion cracks in the road
Optimised elastic components between the upper and lower mountings and the bump stoppers so that the rear suspension can better handle a variety of different vibrations

Powertrain Updates

All petrol engines and the diesel engine are updated to be Euro 5 compliant**
MZR 1.3 Standard Power produces 75ps at 6,000rpm and 119 Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. Uses approx. 2 percent less fuel (5.1 l/100 km combined) and produces approx. 5 percent less CO 2 (119g/km)
MZR 1.3 High Power produces 84ps at 6,000rpm and 121 Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. Uses approx. 2 percent less fuel (5.1 l/100 km combined) and produces approx. 5 percent less CO 2 (119g/km)
MZR 1.5 with five-speed manual transmission produces 102ps at 6,000rpm and 133 Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Uses 5.8 l/100 km (combined) and produces 135g/km of CO 2 (combined)
Gearing across the 2 nd -to-5 th ratios are raised by between 7.7 percent and 5.7 percent with the final drive ratio unchanged
MZR 1.5 with new four-speed automatic transmission produces 102ps at 6,000rpm and 133 Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Uses 6.3 litres of fuel* (combined) and produces 146g/km of CO 2 * (combined)
Upgraded MZ-CD 1.6 Euro 5 compliant common-rail turbo diesel engine produces 95ps (+ 5ps) at 3,800rpm and, 205 Nm of torque at 1,750 - 3,000rpm. Uses approx. 2 percent less fuel than the outgoing diesel (4.2 l/100 km combined*) and produces less CO 2 (only 110g/km*)

MZR 1.3 Standard Power produces 75ps at 6,000rpm and 119Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. Uses approx. 2 percent less fuel with (5.1 l/100km combined) and produces approx. 5 percent less CO 2 (119g/km)
MZR 1.3 High Power produces 84ps at 6,000rpm and 121Nm of torque at 3,500rpm. Uses approx. 2 percent less fuel (5.1 l/100km combined) and produces approx. 5 percent less CO 2 (119g/km)
MZR 1.5 five-speed manual transmission produces 102ps at 6,000rpm and 133Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Consumes 5.8 l/100km (combined) and produces 135g/km of CO 2 (combined)
MZR 1.5 now available with smooth-shifting four-speed ‘Activematic’ transmission*. This model uses 6.3 litres of fuel (combined) and produces 146g/km of CO 2 (combined)

Upgraded Mazda2 2010 – Technical Specifications

Model name		MZR 1.3 Standard Power	MZR 1.3 High Power
Engine type		Inline, 4-cylinder, DOHC, 16-valve
Displacement	cc	1,349
Bore x stroke	Mm	74.0 x 78.4
Valves		4 per cylinder
Camshaft drive		Chain
Fuel injection system		Electronically controlled fuel injection
Compression ratio		10.0 : 1
Emission control system		Electrically controlled with catalyst
Max. Power	kW/PS	55 / 75 at 6,000 rpm	62 / 84 at 6,000 rpm
Max. Torque	Nm	119 at 3,500 rpm	121 at 3,500 rpm
Fuel type		Unleaded 95RON
Fuel tank capacity	l	42.8
Battery		75D23L /12 V	75D23L/12 V 55D23L/12V

February 2011

Following the success of the ‘Takuya Special Edition Range' introduced in mid-2010 for a limited period, Mazda is launching five 2011 ‘Takuya' models across the Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 line-ups with a total production volume of 3,894 units.

Standard Equipment Mazda2 Takuya

16 inch alloy wheels
Sports styling kit including: rear spoiler and side skirts
New rear bumper sports trim
Sports headlights
Front fog lights
Black sports trim, black out meter set
Rear electric windows
Trip computer
Parrot Bluetooth hands-free kit - MKi9000
Steering wheel remote audio controls
Leather steering wheel and gear shift knob
Body-coloured, heated and folding electric mirrors
Side and curtain airbags
Body-coloured door handles

Mazda Takuya models / Price List - February 2011

	Power (ps)	'On the road' Retail	Emissions CO 2 (g/km)	Road Fund Licence Band	Insurance Group
Mazda2 1.3 5-dr	84	£11,940	119	C	11 E
Mazda3 1.6 5-dr	105	£16,695	149	F	13 E
Mazda6 2.0 5-dr	155	£20,495	159	G	23 E
Mazda6 2.2D 5-dr	163	£21,675	142	F	25 E
Mazda6 2.2D Estate	163	£22,325	143	F	25 E

June 2011

Mazda in Japan has put its first Sky Activ petrol engine into a new model, the Mazda 2, to bring its emissions below 100g/km CO2. The 1.3-litre petrol unit should deliver around 85mpg thanks to a new seven-speed CVT gearbox, very high compression ratio, a dual sequential valve timing system, new six-hole injectors, much reduced internal friction and a new stop-start system. Mazda has also included a system called i-DM, similar to Fiat's Blue&Me setup, which shows how the car is being driven and indicates how it can be driven more economically. This Mazda 2 isn't yet set for sale in the UK and other European markets.

December 2011

Reductions in CO2 mean less BIK for company car drivers. CO2 of Mazda2 manual 1.5-litre petrol engine models reduced from 135g/km to 132g/km, placing them in the 16 percent company car BIK tax bracket (previously 17 percent) in 2011/12. In addition, CO2 has reduced from 119g/km to 115g/km on all 1.3-litre models, whilw the 1.5-litre automatic drops from 146g/km to 145g/km.

February 2013

Mazda 2 Venture Edition announced. On sale now, the enhanced Mazda2 Venture Edition five-door hatchback is priced at £13,295 on-the road (OTR). For 2013, this 84ps, 1.3-litre model gains 16-inch Bright Finish alloy wheels, black mirror housings, rear parking sensors, dusk-sensing lights and rain-sensing wipers, new sporty seat trim with red stitching, two unique exterior colours (Zeal Red Mica and Meteor Grey Mica) and special ‘Venture Edition' badges.

The generous standard specification for this Mazda2 model already includes a sports styling kit, front fog lamps, privacy glass and a rear bumper sports trim. Inside, there are front, side and curtain airbags, leather steering wheel with audio controls, CD radio with Auxiliary jack and four speakers, plus a TomTom navigation with a 5.8-inch touch screen, integrated Bluetooth hands-free kit, climate control air-conditioning and electric rear windows to create a genuine premium car ambience.

November 2013

Mazda2 Sport 5-door hatchback gained a new-look racing theme including cosmetic changes both externally and internally for the Thai market. This included new front and rear spoilers, sports front grille and projector headlamps and new 16-inch sports alloy wheels. Inside, a new DVD player with a 7-inch touchscreen and Bluetooth connectivity, iPhone/iPod in addition to USB/AUX inputs, and audio controls on the steering wheel. Also offered are chrome door handles and optional 'lifestyle' interior features.

February 2014

Colour Edition models introduced

The Colour Edition models feature three exterior colours, unique coloration alloy wheels, interior colour-coded design cues and generous levels of equipment – priced from £11,745 on-the-road.

The Colour Edition and Sport Colour Edition, will be limited to a production run of 1,000 units each. Inside, they feature a numbered sticker on the dashboard colour-coded to match the exterior paint, plus exterior badges on the front wings and tailgate.

Powered by Mazda’s 1.3-litre 75ps petrol engine, the Colour Edition has 11 items of additional equipment (over the SE Air Con model), including 15-inch dark grey alloy wheels, privacy glass and Jet Black door mirror housings and rear spoiler. Inside there is black seat trim with red piping, a leather steering wheel with remote audio controls, gloss dark grey inserts to the steering wheel and audio panel, Parrot Bluetooth handsfree and body-colour door trim and outer air vents louvres.

The Sport Colour Edition is fitted with the more powerful 1.3-litre 85ps engine and is equipped with 11 extra equipment items above the Colour Edition model. The enhanced specification adds 16-inch dark grey alloy wheels, Sports styling kit, Sports headlamps and front fog lights. The cabin boasts a new state-of-the-art 6.1-inch Mazda Navigation System with integrated Bluetooth, a trip computer, leather gear knob, electric rear windows, two additional audio speakers and an adjustable speed alarm, plus side and curtain airbags.

February 2014

Mazda2 Sport Venture introduced

The 1.3-litre 85PS Mazda2 Sport Venture model is an addition to the range (based on the Tamura) and is equipped with 13 extra equipment items, adding external features such as 16-inch Bright alloy wheels, front fog lights, dusk-sensing lights, rain-sensing front wipers and rear parking sensors. Inside, there’s sporty black cloth trim with contrasting grey stitching, a leather steering wheel with gloss dark grey inserts, gloss dark grey trim to the audio panel, door trims and outer air vents, electric rear windows and climate control air-conditioning. This model is priced at £13,395.

January 2015

Run-out 'Black' and 'White' editions of 2007 - 2014 Mazda 2 announced.

On sale on January 1 2015 priced at £12,145 on-the-road. Choice of Jet Black Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent exterior colours, bespoke, diffuser-style rear bumper trim, Jet Black rear spoiler, power-operated, heated folding door mirrors, rear privacy glass, 15-inch Dark Grey alloy wheels, unique Black Edition and White Edition badging, and the no-cost option of striking, colour-coded bonnet and roof stripe graphics. Body-coloured accents to the door trim and air vents, black cloth upholstery with red piping, glossy Dark Grey audio panel and steering wheel inserts. Manual air-conditioning, a CD player with two speakers, USB and AUX connectivity and a no-cost option steering wheel-integrated Bluetooth ® hands-free system.

1.3-litre 75ps petrol engine, 5-speed manual transmission. And both urban and open-road safety standards are enhanced by the addition of Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and a Traction Control System (TCS).

Improved finance offer. All models are now available with Zero deposit, 0% APR* Representative on Mazda Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and a Deposit Contribution which has been increased from £500 to £750, over a maximum term of 42 months.

The line-up is also available with 0% APR* Conditional Sale with a minimum deposit of 30%, with a maximum term of three years, or 5.9% APR* Conditional Sale with no minimum deposit and a maximum term of five years. Both financial offers are available until March 31 2015.

Alternatively, expect to be able to negotiate substantial discounts.

What to watch out for

01-01-0001:

Several reports of rear wheel bearing failures after between 6 months and 36 months.

Spate of reports of alarms going off in early 2010.

18-05-2012:

Alloys can oxidise as a result of UK road salt after as little as 2 years.

18-05-2012:

Boot switch can fail. R ecommend any purchaser of new or used model to make sure the boot locks and inspect the rubber boot switch. If it is cracked or damaged it may need to be replaced. Replacements cost £47.69, part number d651624bob

14-09-2012:

Not immune from the ABS/ESP brake pressure sensor fault that afflicts a lot of VAG cars and to a lesser extent Volvo S40/V50, Ford Focus, Mazda 3, etc. Mazda dealers have been quoting £1,800 to replace. May be curable at much more reasonable expense by ECU Testing or by Sinspeed.

12-03-2013:

Complaint of knocking steering rack that a replacement rack did not cure.

31-05-2013:

Another problem with EPAS, this with a 19k mile 2009/59. Light came on 3 times July 2012. Took to dealer. Dealer rebooted software. 2-5-2013 light came on again. "steering column had broken". £1,600 to fix, reduced to £1,000 after contributions from Mazda and the dealer. Reader can probably reclaim full cost under consumer rights.

05-10-2013:

Yet another complaint of clunks from steering, this time on a brand new Mazda 2 purchased in February 2013.

21-11-2013:

Intermittent metallic rattle heard from engne of 2011 Mazda 2 1.3 after first 9,000 mile service. Became more frequent by 22,000 miles so dealer partially dismantled engine, found some shards of metal in the sump and diagnosed "piston slap" - nothing to worry about.

19-12-2013:

ABS failed on 6 year old Mazda 2. Quoted £540 to repair by local Mazda dealer, so must be using an ABS module repair kit, possibly supplied by ECU Testing

25-01-2014:

Complaint of brake judder on 2011/61 Mazda 2 in September 2013. Discs were worn. Discs replaced under warranty by Mazda dealer, but by January 2014 judder had returned. Might be curable with new pads.

14-08-2014:

Injector problems reported with 2008/58 Mazda 2 1.4D, which are in line with the injector trouble in other applications of this 1.4 HDi/TDCi engine in Citroen, Peugeot and Ford. No such problems with the vastly better 1.6D.

16-04-2015:

53k mile 2009 Mazda 2 Sport failed its MoT due to spongy brakes. Cleaning the rear drums and bleeding the brakes failed to fix it (£130), new master cylinder prescribed (£500), but that also failed to fix it and new ABS module fitted (£1,000). Reader offered a discount of 40% of the cost. See 19-12-2013 and 14-9-2012.

10-03-2016:

Electrical problems with 2014 Mazda 2. Back to the dealer 4 times with the Engine Warning Light on. They said it was battery terminals and last time a clutch switch but it is on again.

16-07-2018:

Report of complete engine failure in 2013/63 Mazda 2 at 29,000 miles. Dealer fitted a 2nd hand replacement engine with 16,000 miles.

05-08-2018:

Report of "tapping noise" from engine of 2012 Mazda 2 with full Mazda service history at 17,500 miles. Low compression on cylinder no 3. Engine dismantled by independent who found scoring down the bore of No.3 and probably broken piston rings. The result was that he installed a second hand engine: bill £2,012. (Mazda dealer had quoted £4,800.)

20-09-2018:

Steering 'clunk' reported on 2011 Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. Thought to be the electric power steering motor.

22-05-2019:

Report of 2009 Mazda 2 TS2 needing a new a/c condenser radiator, air con pipe and further work on the air con condenser. More recently all four injectors have also had to be replaced.

30-10-2019:

Significant Court Action Filed Against Mazda in Australia. AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION v MAZDA AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED. "This proceeding concerns unconscionable conduct and false or misleading representations by the Respondent (Mazda) to the individual consumers identified at Annexure A (the Consumers) who purchased faulty Mazda motor vehicles (the Vehicles) and attempted to exercise their rights under the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (the ACL) to obtain a refund or replacement vehicle, but were repeatedly refused refunds or replacement vehicles and pressured to accept lesser offers made by Mazda only after multiple failures of the Vehicles and repeated attempted repairs." Specifically: repeated engine warning light on 2014 Mazda Neo (Mazda 2); repeated adaptive headlight failure on 2016 Mazda CX-5 4WD; repeated power loss in 2013 Mazda CX-5 diesel; repeated low oil pressure warning in 2013 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel SW; engine problems with 2017 Mazda BT50 pickup; jerking and loss of power from 2015 Mazda CX-3 4WD; repeated rough iding and multiple warning lights in 2014 Mazda 2 Neo. Full Concise Statement here: https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC%20v%20Mazda%20Australia%20Pty%20Ltd_Concise%20Statement.pdf