How long do Mazda 2’s last?

September 7, 2022

The Mazda 2 is well proven as a zippy, stylish hatch that has reliability in spades. Far from anything you’d take out bush, this model is made for the busy suburban or city life and everything about it was designed with that sort of lifestyle in mind. However just because it’s not meant to be taken too far off the beaten track, that does not mean in any way that it wasn’t built to last or for exceptional performance in all the ways that you might need.

Since debuting in 2002, the vehicle’s attractive price point, on the road agility, stylish modern design and above average performance for a smaller car, the Mazda 2 has become a staple of the small city car market with very good reason. Add to that the quality with which it’s built and subsequent lifespan and you have a lot of good reasons to consider it as an option if any of the above matters to you. But how long do Mazda 2’s last? Let’s look at breaking that down in a bit more detail.

What is the Mazda 2?

In Australia, the Mazda 2 has for most of its life been on offer as a hatchback, with the sedan version arriving in recent years. Made to get you around town efficiently and with ease, it was built from the ground up with the needs of busy folk who want to zip around town in a quality car at a decent price point. With an elegant interior design with carbon fibre like interior compliments, a notably well placed interior touch screen, seats built for comfort and an attractive infotainment system supporting Apple Car Play and Android Auto.

The Mazda 2 sports a 250 litre boot, room for a front facing baby seat if required, fold down back seats for extra boot space and seats 5 comfortably. To put it concisely, we’ve kept it relatively simple to make the best use of the space. When it comes to the exterior design, we’re still looking to make a point when it comes to timeless style, with slight updates as the models move with the times. You’ll be getting around town in a sleek, sophisticated manner with curves in all the right places and a look that will stand the test of time.

What’s under the hood?

At a glance, all models have a few common features under the hood. How long do Mazda 2’s last? Well, quality will help answer that: from a 1.5 litre Skyactiv G Engine that produces 82 kilowatts as far as power is concerned and 144Nm in terms of torque. This will get you 100 kilometres per 5.3 litres out of your 44 litre fuel tank. 

Simply put, this car is designed to get every possible inch of performance out of a car this size without sacrificing efficiency, style and agility. It’s built to last, look good and get you where you need to go in the environments you’ll need to traverse to get there.

What are the features?

Mazda’s AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking) has become a staple of the Mazda range, designed to keep you safe in situations that require quick thinking. It also features a lane departure warning system to keep you where you should be, blind spot monitoring for additional safety, a rear cross traffic alert, an unmatched traffic sign recognition ability, a reversing camera for ease of parking along with rear parking sensors, a seat belt warning for all passengers to ensure everyone is buckled up and 6 airbags.

While we’re on the safety side of things, it’s worth noting that the Mazda 2 has a 5 star ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program) safety rating, having scored perfect or near perfect scores on frontal offset, side impact & pole tests under assessment by the appropriate bodies.

So how long will it last?

How long do Mazda 2’s last? This one is easy. All Mazdas are built to give drivers as much value for money as possible, but rather than tell you ourselves with what you could potentially view as a biased statement, we’ll run on the average opinion of various authorities on the car industry in general. If you look around online, you’ll see pretty much everyone say that more than a decade is an expectation you can be confident in, however, there are a very good number of other car reviewers and regular drivers reporting that if you drive well and look after your car, you can expect a Mazda 2 to last anywhere up to 15-20 years. We’d recommend starting with copilotsearch, then heading on over to carsguide, productreview and perhaps Googling a few other options. We’re sure you’ll find we’re right.

So, at around $23,000 for a new car in Brisbane and even less used (which we also offer at Aspley Mazda), why not check out our Mazda 2 online and then come in for a chat! If you’re looking to buy a car in Brisbane, our local and knowledgeable staff are here to help. Whether it ends up being a Mazda or any of the other brands we have for sale used, we’re here to match the right driver with the right car.