Rust (rear arches, sills, subframe)
usually 80,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling rear arches — very common
Fix: Rust repair / cavity wax
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mazda2 (DE)
2007–2014
2
engines covered
7
known faults
3
official recalls
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The Mazda2 (DE) was built from 2007 to 2014.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Rust (rear arches, sills, subframe): it usually appears at 80,000–300,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4) | Diesel | Belt · 150,000 km / every 96 mo | 5W-30 / 5W-40 · PSA B71 2290 / B71 2296 · ~3.75 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol
Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, uneven idle
Fix: Replace coil, clean throttle body
€100–300
1.4 HDi / TDCi (DV4)
Injectors / high-pressure pump (Siemens)
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Hard start, smoke
Fix: Test and replace
€400–1,200
Turbo oil feed / seals
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Smoke, oil use
Fix: Service the turbo
€400–900
EGR valve
usually 120,000–220,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Rough idle
Fix: Clean
€100–300
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic 4-speed (older)
Solenoids / pressure regulator (limp mode)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · High risk
Signs: Harsh shifts, stuck in 3rd, gearbox warning
Fix: Fluid change, solenoid / valve body repair
€300–1,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (3). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Airbag Takata passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended19/11/2018 · R/2018/319
- Seats Mounting points for seat runner may fail31/05/2017 · R/2017/150
- Steering Steering may fail30/06/2016 · R/2016/143
Other generations
Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BK) 2003–2009Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda6 (GG/GH) 2002–2012Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026