2012 Mazda 2: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2012 Mazda 2
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Rear wheel bearings and shock absorbers
Rear wheel bearings and shock absorbers can wear out early. Many bearings were replaced under warranty.
At the viewing: Listen for droning or grumbling from the back at speed, and for knocks over bumps.
- All engines
Windows that mist up
The windows mist up easily. Using the air con all year helps.
At the viewing: Check the demister and air con clear the screen quickly.
- All engines
Over-sensitive alarm
The alarm can go off by itself after the car is locked.
At the viewing: Lock it, wait, then walk close around it.
- Manual gearbox
Clicking clutch pedal
Many cars click when the clutch is pressed. It’s annoying rather than a fault.
At the viewing: Press the clutch a few times.
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Other years
Every year of the Mazda 2 compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 253 | Tyres 10% |
| 2022 | 4,258 | Tyres 13% |
| 2021 | 7,301 | Tyres 16% |
| 2020 | 12,245 | Tyres 17% |
| 2019 | 24,910 | Tyres 23% |
| 2018 | 23,952 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | 22,775 | Tyres 28% |
| 2016 | 29,972 | Tyres 29% |
| 2015 | 29,547 | Tyres 29% |
| 2014 | 25,012 | Tyres 33% |
| 2013 | 25,394 | Suspension 37% |
| 2011 | 31,379 | Suspension 45% |
| 2010 | 36,574 | Suspension 48% |
| 2009 | 35,914 | Suspension 49% |
| 2008 | 23,220 | Suspension 53% |
| 2007 | 8,032 | Suspension 45% |
| 2006 | 3,729 | Suspension 44% |
| 2005 | 3,232 | Suspension 45% |
| 2004 | 2,572 | Suspension 43% |
| 2003 | 1,126 | Brakes 50% |