Mazda 2 Reviews

Mazda 2

Write a review on the Mazda 2 Overall Review Rating: 9.1

8 Reviews Found

  • Performance 9
  • Fun-to-Drive 10
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Interior Design 10
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 9
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 9.6

Mazda 2

Review by Kevin Dean on 9/3/2011

Vehicle

3Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts a/c

Review

After having owned two Toyota Yaris models I was looking for something a little snazzier and the Mazda 2 seemed to fit the bill perfectly. I had been impressed with my friend's Mazda 3 and the Mazda 2, although smaller has the same qualities. Good design, inside and out. A comfortable ride. Interior noise a little more perhaps than the Yaris but you soon get used to it. After two months I have no complaints at all in recommending this car.

Favourite Features

Stylish exterior and interior
Clear dashboard
Good ride
Reasonable price range
Comfortable seating
Clear views all round

Suggested Improvements

Interior noise could be better. Ride is firm but maybe could be improved. Mileage per gallon is in the mid-range, could be bettered.

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  • Performance 10
  • Fun-to-Drive 10
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Interior Design 9
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 8
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 9.3

Mazda Great Drive

Review by Ash Lowe on 1/5/2010

Vehicle

3Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts a/c

Review

I have recently brought a Mazda 2 and must say it is one of the best cars I've drove. The feel on the road is great and the steering is great. The look of the car is also great value for the price of the car. I have the basic model but the interior is still very good and the finish is great.

Favourite Features

The basic model but the interior is still very good and the finish is great. The Dash board is also very nice. Space for the front passengers is great.

Suggested Improvements

The seats on the basic model could be changed to be slightly more comfortable but I guess you get what you pay for. Also the boot light could be made slightly better or brighter. The seats could also be made easier for the 3 door mazda to open and let people in the back.

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  • Performance 10
  • Fun-to-Drive 10
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Interior Design 10
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 10
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 10.0

Mazda 2 - Ts2

Review by S. Lloyd on 27/4/2010

Vehicle

3Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts2

Review

I have had this car for nearly 2 years now and so far so good. I had a problem with the steering rack after 18 months however it was fixed quickly and easily under warranty.

The car is very comfortable to drive and has all the mod cons such as electric windows, air con and even a headphone socket to plug in mp3 player.

Favourite Features

Fantastic on fuel consumption. Lasts me ages, allthough it would be useful to have a fuel consumption display. This was only available on the sport model.

Electric folding mirrors are fantastic and very useful.

Suggested Improvements

It is very annoying that you cannot open the boot whilst the engine is running. You have to turn of the engine for the boot to open. This is something that I feel could be better.

When you drop someone off and they need to get things out the boot, its annoying that you have to turn off and re-start the engine.

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  • Performance 8
  • Fun-to-Drive 9
  • Build Quality 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Interior Design 8
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 9
  • Exterior Design 9
  • Overall Rating 8.6

A Mazda Too

Review by Roz Slater on 11/12/2009

Vehicle

5Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts a/c

Review

This is our 2nd Mazda and the driving experience is consistently good. Nice shape and real fun to drive. After test driving the Toyota Aygo the comparison is a no brainer. This doesn't feel like a cheap small car and you get air conditioning included.

Favourite Features

Seat comfort. Air con. Dashboard display and the high centrally located gearstick. Small steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Glove box opening latch; interior finish is easily scratchable. Seat covering could be more robust.
Heating control dial icons not easily visible.

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  • Performance 10
  • Fun-to-Drive 10
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Interior Design 10
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 8
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 9.7

Great Car! Love it!

Review by Catherine Maguire on 7/12/2009

Vehicle

3Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts2

Review

I bought this car on the Government scrappage deal so it was definitely a bonus to receive £2000 off the purchase price. The car itself is definitely worth the full price though - alloy wheels, air conditioning, leather steering wheel and gear stick, i-pod compatible. I really love this car - its nippy but not scary fast, and small enough so I can actually park it pretty much anywhere! I would say its great on the petrol for long distances, but going around town on short trips does use a lot of fuel in my opinion. Apart from that - lovely!

Favourite Features

The air conditioning is a definite bonus - something i've never had in a car before, so i'm really enjoying that at the moment. And the cd-changer is great too - really convenient! I also love the automatic wing mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

I really don't know how this car could be improved - maybe put windows in the back seat though that actually open. I don't sit in the back often, but when i do its quite claustrophobic as the windows are tiny.

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  • Performance 7
  • Fun-to-Drive 6
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 9
  • Interior Design 8
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 8
  • Exterior Design 5
  • Overall Rating 7.8

Japanese reliability

Review by Michael Smith on 6/12/2009

Vehicle

5Dr Hat 1.3 Mzr Ts a/c

Review

Small and efficient run around. The space inside is more than adequate, although due to the added space ,the aerodynamics mean that the acceleration and top speed are not that impressive. The reliability of the car is excellent as I have had no problems with it over the last 5 years.

Favourite Features

The space inside and the reliability of the car are by far its best attributes. The exhaust also makes it sound like the 1.3 litre is bigger than it actually is.

Suggested Improvements

The aerodynamics could be improved, which should help fuel economy, the acceleration and the top speed.

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  • Performance 7
  • Fun-to-Drive 9
  • Build Quality 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Interior Design 6
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 10
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 8.3

Zoom Zoom - Mazda 2

Review by Gregg Johnston on 6/12/2009

Vehicle

3Dr Hat 1.3 Tamura

Review

So, the Mazda2 was the the winner of Car of The Year 2008. It certainly looks more sporty, attractive, young and fresh than its previous incarnation and is loaded with features that other marques of a comparable pricepoint lack. Compared to its biggest rival (the Toyota Yaris 2), the Mazda 2 is a supermodel. It could also be argued that the three doors is better than five doors. But it is not just what they look outside. The interior has been carefully designed. This is a car that punches far above its wight when it comes to loos.

Favourite Features

MP3 dock is great, I like the inbuilt stereo too. The handle in the boot for "shorter" people is a neat idea, and the car itself is really good looking.

Suggested Improvements

I'd like to see a better mechanism for adjusting the front seats and perhaps inbuilt satnav.

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  • Performance 10
  • Fun-to-Drive 10
  • Build Quality 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Interior Design 10
  • Reliability 10
  • Fuel Economy 10
  • Exterior Design 10
  • Overall Rating 10.0

Mazda Diesel

Review by Mella on 3/12/2009

Vehicle

5Dr Hat 1.4D Ts2

Review

This car is shorter than it appears, great for getting into parking spaces. Very comfortable inside. Gear stick has great positioning. Visibility from all windows excellent. One of the best small cars in the crash tests. Good size boot for a little car. Great to drive, takes corners well. VERY economical.

Favourite Features

This is a great car to drive. Has great handling. I based my purchase on watching hours and hours of the crash tests and the fact this is the best rated car in its class for the ability to sustain a crash. It is incredibly economical and I love the fact I hardly have to put diesel in. Its cute, it has great visibility.

Suggested Improvements

Of all the cars I have ever had I could list one thing after another. With this car I have struggled to find anything to improve. For the price its a great strong car. It is very cheap to service.

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