2016 Mazda 2 problems
The 2016 Mazda 2 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the Skyactiv-G. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2016 cars, such as dC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire risk.
2016 Mazda 2 score: good reliability
Calculated using only 6 documented faults and their sources: the most serious and frequent faults weigh more. How it is calculated
- Engine7.93 faults
- Gearbox10.0No documented faults
- Suspension8.6Technical inspection (ITV) only: 0.6 times the defects normal for its age
- 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 safety9.31 fault
What changes compared with the 2015 Mazda 2
- Score: 7.5 → 7.6
- No longer affected by: mazda 2 (DJ) front suspension knocking and suspension arm recall (rest of the car)
Skyactiv-G engine in the 2016 Mazda 2
Names: 1.5 Skyactiv-G
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1.5 Skyactiv-G (P5-VPS)
75–115 hp · P5-VPS, P5-VP
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.[2][3]
Faults that affect 2016 cars
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Faults outside the engine in the 2016 Mazda 2
- High severityFrequency: OccasionalElectrical systemDC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire riskA 2018 European recall warned that a programming fault in the DC/DC converter control unit (Mazda 2 DJ and others) could cause a short circuit, damage the converter and cause a fire.
- Medium severityFrequency: OccasionalClimate controlMazda 2 (DJ) air conditioning condenser leaks and evaporator failuresAccording to owner reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the Mazda 2 from 2015 onwards has cases of condenser leaks, a faulty evaporator or a compressor losing gas pressure (4 cases among 65 reports).
- Medium severityFrequency: RareAirbags and safetyMazda 2 (DJ) rear seat belt retractors lockingAccording to owner reports collected by fiches-auto.fr, the rear seat belt retractors on the 2015 Mazda 2 can lock or fail to retract the belt properly (3 or more cases among 65 reports).
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Mazda 2 reliable?
The 2016 Mazda 2 was sold with an engine that we have documented: the Skyactiv-G. It has no documented serious faults for the cars of that year. Outside the engine, 3 documented faults affect 2016 cars, such as dC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire risk.
Is the 2016 Mazda 2 better than the 2015?
Our score goes from 7.5 in 2015 to 7.6 in 2016. No longer affected by: mazda 2 (DJ) front suspension knocking and suspension arm recall (rest of the car).
What is the best year for the Mazda 2?
According to our score, the best are 2026, 2025, 2024 and 3 other years with the same score (8.5/10). The year with the worst score is 2017 (7.4/10). Each year's score counts only the engines sold that year and the faults that affect those cars.
What faults does the 2016 Mazda 2 have?
The most important ones documented for 2016 cars are: dC/DC converter of the i-Eloop system on the Mazda 2 (DJ) with short-circuit and fire risk (electrical system, high severity), intake shut-off valve software issue and engine stalling (Skyactiv-G, medium severity), mazda 2 (DJ) air conditioning condenser leaks and evaporator failures (climate control, medium severity), mazda 2 (DJ) rear seat belt retractors locking (airbags and safety, medium severity) and carbon build-up in the intake manifold and injectors (Skyactiv-G, low severity).
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Sources
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- Mazda2Wikipedia (inglés) · Other source · consulted 27 September 2026
- Mazda 2 (DJ) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German
- Mazda 3 (BM/BN, 2013-2019) – Erfahrungen & ProblemeGebrauchtwagenberater · Motoring press · consulted 27 September 2026 · in German