Used Mazda 2 cars for sale ...

When Mazda replaced the Demio with the 2, though, the creases had been ironed out. The 2 uses the same platform as the Ford Fiesta and it shows. The handling is impressively sharp and the steering is accurate, while the suspension provides good body control, albeit at the expense of a firm low-speed ride. Refinement is better than the Fiesta's. Inside, space and practicality are better than you'll find in most other superminis. Three adults will fit comfortably on the rear bench, and they'll have plenty of head- and legroom, as well as a boot that's fairly big for the class, too. The only real grumble you could have about the Mazda 2 is that cabin uses dull plastics.

Running Costs
The 2 is reasonably cheap to buy from new, but fairly strong residual values mean that used prices aren't as much of a steal as many would like. Still, you can console yourself with the fact that, whichever engine you choose, running costs will be pretty good. The smallest engine, the 1.25 petrol, returns an average of 44.8mpg, which only narrowly beats the 1.4's 42.8mpg. Even the 1.6 will provide a respectable average of 42.2mpg. The diesel is by far and away the most frugal on paper, though, returning 62.8mpg. The 1.6 is the most expensive version to insure, being in group 6. Both 1.4 petrol and diesel units range between groups 3 and 4, while the 1.25 petrol engine is the cheapest to cover, in group 2. Servicing costs are reasonable, but you'll pay as much to maintain your 2 as you will with some of Mazda's bigger cars.