What does it cost?
For The Mazda 2 is good fun in corners and it’s keenly priced. Running costs are affordable, too, and resale values are strong.
Against The 2 isn’t refined enough and the ride is unacceptably lumpy. Some of the cabin plastics are a bit dour.
What Car? says
A supermini that’s fun and affordable, but the Mazda 2 is just too uncomfortable and noisy to recommend.
What Car? readers say
4.12
There are 8 Mazda 2 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
You choose from four engines - two 1.3-litre petrols with 74- or 83bhp, a 101bhp 1.5 and a 94bhp 1.6-litre diesel. The smaller units are fine around town, but those who regularly venture onto the motorway will be better off with one of the bigger ones. In fact, if you regularly venture onto the motorway, you’ll be better off with another car altogether – the cabin is way too noisy at 70mph, and the harshness of the ride will drive you mad.
If you are set on a 2, avoid the entry-level TS trim. Not only does it miss out on air-con, it also misses side and curtain airbags. The T2 Air-Con model provides all these items for not much cash. TS2 models have alloys and steering wheel audio controls, while Tamura models add a sporty body kit. Sport models add climate and cruise controls, plus automatic lights and wipers.
Reader test team says:
Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.6D 90 Sport 5dr
Getting 62 Mpg, and I don't drive slowly. Handles superbly. A few minor squeaks in cabin only fault.
4
out of 5 stars
Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.6D 95 Sport 5dr
I've had the car 1 month and have done 2100 miles, it drives really well my previous car had a sixth gear which I am missing a bit with the sweet…
5
out of 5 stars
Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.5 Sport 5dr
Just picked up my Mazda 2 1.5 Sport Petrol the other day, and am completely in love with it. The engine pulls very well, and is extremely refined and…
5
out of 5 stars
Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.3 86 TS2 5dr
I have owned this car for about 4 months now. It was either this or a Toyota Yaris and I'm not sure now that I've made the right decision. One of the…
2
out of 5 stars
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Mazda 2 Hatchback 1.3 75 TS AC 3dr
The Mazda 2 1.3 75 TS AC is a great all-round three-door supermini with excellent handling, well made cabin, decent interior and luggage space, and low running costs. If only it were a shade more refined.
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