Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015) 1.5 Sport (2010) 3d (2011/61) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Probably that I want a reasonably priced car that is reliable and well built.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They dont care.

Would you buy this car again and why?

I think the issue for these cars now is the MPG, and maybe the noise. However, they are really well built. I think mazda are probably under rated as a manufacturer, but they know very well how to do engineering. I think Id buy mazda, but possibly not the 2; although there is a new one coming out...

What are you likely to buy next?

I have already done it. The new mini came out, and Ive always wanted one but was disappointed by the previous version. So now I own a mini cooper D.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

They made it easy to part ex. The car was already in stock so it was a quick transaction.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Reputation for reliability. Tried other cars, and they were poor by comparison.

What was the dealer like?

Efficient.

What's it like to drive?

It was nippy to drive. But it was very noisy.

What's it like to park?

Easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

One shock absorber needed replacing after about 25k. The alloy wheels corroded. But fixed under the manufacturers warranty.

What's most practical about your car?

The car did a reasonable 44MPG; according to the computer. The boot space was good. Passenger space was also good.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Just got the base model sport. Auxiliary audio input was best bit.