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Mazda MAZDA2 buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Mazda MAZDA2 costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 121 for sale right now.
Used Mazda MAZDA2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €27,450 | 4k km | 19 |
| 2025 | €24,950 | 7k km | 7 |
| 2024 | €18,750 | 74k km | 23 |
| 2023 | €18,000 | 75k km | 9 |
| 2022 | €17,000 | 71k km | 7 |
| 2021 | €14,950 | 71k km | 10 |
| 2020 | €15,000 | 61k km | 5 |
| 2019 | €13,550 | 39k km | 7 |
| 2018 | €13,500 | 131k km | 5 |
| 2017 | €11,500 | 92k km | 7 |
| 2016 | €9,950 | 95k km | 6 |
| 2015 | €8,850 | 114k km | 11 |
Mazda MAZDA2 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda MAZDA2s 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% | |
| 2013 | 53% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Mazda MAZDA2 fails: headlight aim (5.1% of tests), safety equipment (3.1% of tests), lights & electrics (2% of tests), wheels & tyres (2% of tests).
Common Mazda MAZDA2 problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€390 | 74 |
| 1.5 Hybrid | ~350k km | ~€190 | 17 |
| 1.3 Petrol | ~350k km | ~€280 | 6 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Mazda MAZDA2
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 MAZDA2
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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