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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 82 for sale right now.
Our take on the Mazda 2
It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2009–2021 cars do better than other cars the same year.
Check a Mazda 2's priceNCT pass rate by year
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | €30,000 | – | 11 |
| 2025 | €24,950 | 2k km | 5 |
| 2024 | €20,200 | 84k km | 17 |
| 2023 | €17,900 | – | 9 |
| 2022 | €17,000 | – | 7 |
| 2021 | €14,950 | – | 11 |
| 2020 | €14,950 | – | 6 |
| 2019 | €13,000 | 26k km | 5 |
Mazda 2 NCT pass rate
How often Mazda 2s pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89% | 80% | |
| 2019 | 85% | 74% | |
| 2017 | 81% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 69% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 71% | 53% | |
| 2009 | 40% | 31% |
Most common reasons a 2021 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
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
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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