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Mazda 2 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mazda 2 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 50 for sale right now.
Used Mazda 2 prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €18,750 | 64k km | 9 |
| 2023 | €17,950 | – | 6 |
| 2021 | €16,500 | – | 8 |
Mazda 2 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda 2s pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 89% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 89% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 87% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 85% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 83% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 81% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 69% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 71% | 53% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Mazda 2 fails: headlight aim (5.1% of tests), safety equipment (3.1% of tests), lights & electrics (2% of tests), wheels & tyres (2% of tests).
Parts for the Mazda 2
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Mazda 2
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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