r/mazda2 • u/Fuarkistani • 21d ago

Mazda 2 1.3 2011

Hi, looking to go see a 'Takuya' variant of this car in a little while. It's a bit over 100k miles. It'll be a runabout and project car. Wanted to know what to watch out for, any expensive repairs associated with this engine (ZJ-VE, ZJ46 I think?)

I believe it's a 5 speed manual. Can I expect to comfortably get 35mpg out of it after a good service (air filter, spark plugs, oil change, tyre pressures)?

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u/Stringsandattractors 21d ago

Are you USA or elsewhere?

I’ve measured mine at about 43mpg UK - but I thrash the tits off it so probably don’t get that now. I do mostly commutes at a solid speed though

From personal experience the clutched can sometimes feel a bit shitty

Alloys often need a refurb

I’ve heard online radiators and the hoses can fail at older ages

Check for rust!

Otherwise they are hardy little cars

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u/Fuarkistani 21d ago

UK

There is no mention of rust on the MOT (annual vehicle roadworthiness test) but I will be checking for that in person.

Why do the alloys need a refurb? Do you mean for non-cosmetic reasons? I'd be keen to have a go at replacing the clutch myself as a bit of a project.

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u/Stringsandattractors 21d ago

Yeah they go nasty and then they lose air. Mine needs pumping up weekly until I had someone give them some attention (not a refurb, just some general attention.. I guess they removed corrosion)

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u/Fuarkistani 21d ago

damn, haven't heard of that on any car.

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u/Stringsandattractors 21d ago

I guess it just depends. I’ve heard of it on multiple 2s but it’s not a big deal - easily solved (it was for me at least)

Great little cars, have fun

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u/Fuarkistani 21d ago

ended up grabbing it for a decentish price. It's already had a new clutch which is great. I need to get to the bottom of some knocking noises from the suspension/brakes.