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Mazda 2 II problems (2015–today)

The only engine of the Mazda 2 II that we have documented, the Skyactiv-G, has no high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «Buy».[1][2]

Outside the engine: Outside the engine, according to owner reports on fiches-auto.fr, the Mazda 2 DJ occasionally suffers air conditioning leaks and suspension knocking, and rarely locking rear seat belts; the page cites a 2016 campaign over a suspension arm.[3][4]

Mazda 2 II (2015–today)
Photo: Herranderssvensson · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Reference image for this generation.
02468107.3out of 10

Mazda 2 II rating: acceptable reliability

Calculated using only 10 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated

  • Engine7.55 faults
  • Gearbox10.0No documented faults
  • Suspension8.61 fault and ITV (technical inspection)
  • Brakes8.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Tyres and wheels10.0No documented faults
  • Steering9.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.4 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electrical system7.91 fault
  • Headlights and lights8.2Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.7 times the defects normal for its age
  • Electronics and infotainment10.0No documented faults
  • Climate control8.61 fault
  • Bodywork and interior8.0Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.8 times the defects normal for its age
  • Airbags and safety8.62 faults

Ranked 8 of 29 among the city cars with solid evidence. See the ranking

The weak points of the Mazda 2 II

  1. 1High severity: DC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire riskElectrical system
  2. 2Medium severity: Intake shut-off valve software issue and engine stallingSkyactiv-G engine
  3. 3Medium severity: Micro-cracks in the fuel pump impellerSkyactiv-G engine
  4. 4Medium severity: ECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV)Skyactiv-G engine
  5. 5Medium severity: Mazda 2 (DJ) air conditioning condenser leaks and evaporator failuresClimate control

Documented engine

The first label is the most serious fault affecting that engine in this car; the second, our verdict for the versions it is fitted to. Each engine's risk index is calculated only from the faults that affect this car (how we calculate it). We only show engines we have documented with sources: if yours does not appear, we have not analysed it yet. View all engines

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Outside the engine

3 recalls and campaigns documented, the latest: High-pressure fuel pipe that may be damaged by contact with other parts. See the campaigns for the Mazda 2 II

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Skyactiv-G

Mazda Skyactiv-G 1.5/2.0/2.5 (P5-VPS, PE-VPS, PY-VPS) · Petrol

In the 2 II
since 2015[2][4]
Name
1.5 Skyactiv-G
Faults that affect it
5
Risk index on this car
25
Moderate risk

Verdict for the version it uses

  • 1.5 Skyactiv-G (P5-VPS)since 2014 · 75–115 hp · P5-VPS, P5-VP

    Buy

    gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents no relevant engine failures on the Mazda2 or Mazda3 with this engine; the occasional oil consumption on the Mazda3 BM/BN is the only point to watch.[1][2]

Faults that affect the 2 II

  1. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsIntake shut-off valve software issue and engine stallingOn Mazda3 BM/BN units built up to 4 July 2018, incorrect ECU programming can deposit soot on the intake shut-off valve to the point of suddenly stalling the engine; Mazda fixed it with a software update.
  2. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalFuelMicro-cracks in the fuel pump impellerBetween October 2017 and May 2020, Mazda built Mazda3 and CX-5 units with a fuel pump whose impeller can crack, swell and end up cutting off the fuel supply with the engine running; the manufacturer recalled the affected cars.
  3. Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalElectronicsECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV)On the CX-5 II built between 2017 and 2019, and the 2019 Mazda3 IV, incorrect engine ECU programming can cause loss of power or the engine to stall; Mazda fixes it with a software update acknowledged by Germany's KBA.
  4. Low severityFrequency: CommonIntakeCarbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectorsLike almost any direct-injection petrol engine, the Skyactiv-G accumulates carbon on the intake valves over the miles and can foul the injectors, with loss of power and a rough idle; gebrauchtwagenberater.de documents it on the Mazda2, Mazda3, CX-3, CX-30 and CX-5.
  5. Low severityFrequency: OccasionalLubricationHigher-than-normal oil consumptionSome Mazda3 BM/BN with the Skyactiv-G engine use more oil than expected between changes; the manufacturer itself considers up to 0.8 litres per 1,000 km normal, but gebrauchtwagenberater.de recommends not ignoring higher figures and checking the level regularly.

2 II Skyactiv-G pageAll versions and faults of the Skyactiv-G

Faults of the Mazda 2 II outside the engine

Suspension, brakes, tyres, electronics and the rest of the car. They occur with any engine.

What the MOT inspection finds on the Mazda 2 II

Official Dutch MOT (APK) inspection data: 2,255 inspections of 1,200 cars registered between 2015 and 2022, compared with cars of the same age.

  • Suspension and axles· counts in the score

    Defects in 1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.1%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Brakes· counts in the score

    Defects in 2.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 2.7%.

    Average

  • Steering· counts in the score

    Defects in 0.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.9%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Headlights and lights· counts in the score

    Defects in 7.9% of inspections; in cars of its age, 11.1%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Rust and bodywork· counts in the score

    Defects in 0% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.1%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Exhaust and emissions

    Defects in 0.1% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.9%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Fluid leaks

    Defects in 0.3% of inspections; in cars of its age, 0.8%.

    Fewer defects than average

  • Glass, wipers and mirrors

    Defects in 5.4% of inspections; in cars of its age, 3.6%.

    More defects than average

  • Tyres and wheels· depends mostly on maintenance

    Defects in 12.5% of inspections; in cars of its age, 14.8%.

    Average

The inspection measures wear and the defects visible at a periodic check, not engine or electronics failures. Source: RDW Open Data (public domain). How we calculate it · opendata.rdw.nl

Checklist for buying a used Mazda 2 II

Check the advert or the paperwork to see which engine the car has and go through its section. Each point comes from a documented fault; you can tick them off as you inspect.

If it has the Skyactiv-G (since 2015)

Intake shut-off valve software issue and engine stalling

Medium severity

Micro-cracks in the fuel pump impeller

Medium severity

ECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV)

Medium severity

Carbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectors

Low severity

Higher-than-normal oil consumption

Low severity

Wear parts for the Mazda 2 II

Brakes, wiper blades, pollen filter and battery, searched for this model. The exact part number depends on the engine and year: confirm it with the registration plate or VIN.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mazda 2 II reliable?

The only engine of the Mazda 2 II that we have documented, the Skyactiv-G, has no high or critical severity faults in the versions it is fitted to. Our verdict for the version it is fitted to: «Buy». Outside the engine, according to owner reports on fiches-auto.fr, the Mazda 2 DJ occasionally suffers air conditioning leaks and suspension knocking, and rarely locking rear seat belts; the page cites a 2016 campaign over a suspension arm.

What problems does the Mazda 2 II have apart from the engine?

Outside the engine, according to owner reports on fiches-auto.fr, the Mazda 2 DJ occasionally suffers air conditioning leaks and suspension knocking, and rarely locking rear seat belts; the page cites a 2016 campaign over a suspension arm. The most important documented faults are: DC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire risk (electrical system, high severity), mazda 2 (DJ) air conditioning condenser leaks and evaporator failures (climate control, medium severity), mazda 2 (DJ) front suspension knocking and suspension arm recall (suspension, medium severity) and high-pressure fuel pipe on the Mazda 2 (DJ) damaged by rubbing (2019 recall) (airbags and safety, high severity).[3][4]

What faults does the Mazda 2 II have?

The most important by severity and frequency, on the engines we have documented, are: intake shut-off valve software issue and engine stalling (Skyactiv-G, medium severity), micro-cracks in the fuel pump impeller (Skyactiv-G, medium severity), ECU programming and loss of power (CX-5 II and Mazda3 IV) (Skyactiv-G, medium severity), carbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectors (Skyactiv-G, low severity) and higher-than-normal oil consumption (Skyactiv-G, low severity).

What is the best year to buy a Mazda 2 II?

According to our rating by year, the best are 2026, 2025, 2024 and 3 other years with the same rating (8.5/10); the worst rated is 2017 (7.4/10). Each year's rating counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those units: open each year to see what changes.

Does the Mazda 2 II have recalls?

Yes: we have documented 3 campaigns for the Mazda 2 II, such as high-pressure fuel pipe that may be damaged by contact with other parts (2019). Check with your VIN at the official service centre whether yours has been done.

Sources

Every fact on this page links to its source. If you find an error, let us know.

  1. Mazda 3 (BM/BN, 2013-2019) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  2. Mazda 2 (DJ) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
  3. Tous les problèmes sur Mazda 2 2015 (65 témoignages)fiches-auto.fr · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026 · in French
  4. Mazda2 - WikipediaWikipedia · Other source · consulted 5 October 2026