Should I buy a 2015–2016 Mazda 2 1.5 Petrol Manual?

Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2015–2016 Mazda 2 1.5 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.

Common problems

1Moderate Likelihood

Fuel tank weld leak on recalled cars

Fuel smell around the rear of the car after filling up, or in some cases no obvious warning signs before failure.

How to check

Check the VIN against the manufacturer’s recall records and confirm that any applicable campaign has been completed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£0

2High Likelihood

Air-conditioning failure or weak cooling

Air from the vents stays lukewarm, takes too long to cool, or the system cuts in and out.

How to check

Run the climate control on its coldest setting at idle and again while driving normally.

Estimated Repair Cost

£850

3Moderate Likelihood

Front suspension bush and joint wear

Knocks over bumps, a slightly loose front end, or uneven tyre wear despite recent tracking.

How to check

Drive over small bumps and patched road surfaces at low to moderate speed.

Estimated Repair Cost

£550

MOT Failure Rate

0%10%20%30%40%0–20,000 miles: 11.1% (3,154 failed / 28,353 tests)20,000–40,000 miles: 14.8% (9,170 failed / 61,939 tests)40,000–60,000 miles: 17.3% (7,126 failed / 41,207 tests)60,000–80,000 miles: 19.3% (3,791 failed / 19,638 tests)80,000–100,000 miles: 22.2% (1,661 failed / 7,486 tests)100,000–120,000 miles: 23.9% (535 failed / 2,243 tests)120,000–140,000 miles: 25.5% (157 failed / 616 tests)140,000–160,000 miles: 28.0% (59 failed / 211 tests)160,000–180,000 miles: 33.7% (28 failed / 83 tests)180,000–200,000 miles: 30.0% (6 failed / 20 tests)020k40k60k80k100k120k140k160k180k200kMilesFailure rate
2015–2016 Mazda 2 1.5 Petrol Manual

Mazda 2 buying questions

Is a 2015–2016 Mazda 2 worth buying?

It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2015–2016 Mazda 2 1.5 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.

What common problems affect the Mazda 2 (2015–2016)?

The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.

What should I check before buying a Mazda 2?

Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.

A model guide is useful. A report on its registration is better.

The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.

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