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2012 Mazda 2 Common Problems

Known issues & solutions

Model Years

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In the 12 months to November 2026, 251 2012 Mazda 2 were advertised for sale. Most had 95,000 to 190,000 km on the odometer.

Known Mazda 2 problems

Check which apply to a 2012 by its engine and series.

  1. 1 Idle dips and stalling 1.5 ZY-VE, DY and DE, 2002 to 2014
  2. 2 Rear wheel bearing noise and hub corrosion DE, 2007 to 2014
  3. 3 Harsh or slipping automatic shifts four-speed DY and DE, six-speed DJ, 2002 to 2019
  4. 4 Air conditioning faults DE and DJ, 2007 to 2019
  5. 5 Paint chips and early rust spots DE, 2007 to 2014
  6. 6 Warning lights and electronics glitches DJ, 2015 to 2023

Money owing and write-offs on the 2012 Mazda 2

1% had money owing
34% were recorded as written off

Of about 80 used 2012 Mazda 2 checked on Carify since November 2023. Every Mazda 2 checked: 2% had money owing and 28% were written off. Every car checked: 9% had money owing and 13% were written off.

These are cars people chose to check before buying, so they are not a share of every Mazda 2 on the road. Money owing is what was registered against the car on the day it was checked.

Check a Mazda 2 for money owing and write-offs

Recall notices

No recall notices linked to the 2012 Mazda 2 yet.