IIHS Crash Test
Acceptable
MPG (up to)
27 City / 33 HWY
Horsepower
100
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle May F
Good and Reliable Little Car
I'm relatively tall for a girl at 5'11, and I am a little chubby, but I fit super comfortably in this car! The chairs themselves are nice and soft, and give ample leg space. It has basic FM/AM radio and CD but it also had AUX ! Which surprisingly a lot of older cars don't have. I've only been driving it for a little bit and the only thing I have to say is the steering is a little sensitive, but other than that, it is an incredibly good and reliable little car, that will last me a while !
accountCircle Kira M
The safety ratings that it tests.
My vehicle has a very high safety rating which means a lot to me. I do not like the limited space, but it is good on gas.
accountCircle Becky W
Spirit green is the way to go!
I love the color (spirit green), and I love that it is a manual transmission. The get up and go is great. It is a hatchback, but it is a 4-door and is more than enough room for me, a front seat passenger, my daughter's car seat in the back, and lots of groceries. It is very comfortable. I love this little car!
accountCircle Dave T
Be aware that it is a small compact car so you need to be aware of your surroundings when driving.
This is a great car, smooth ride and great gas mileage. Comfortable to ride in but if you are traveling at highway speeds then large semi trucks or a big gust of wind can blow you out of your lane easily.
accountCircle Daisy H
My life in a Mazda 2. The good, the bad, the ugly.
Car runs great only problem is the stereo goes in and out whenever it wants. Was told this is a manufacturing problem in most Mazda 2s. Also, vehicle is a little bit too small wish it was a bit more spacious inside, other than that I am very happy with this vehicles performance and looks.
accountCircle Emily C
Has a comfortable ride and look to it.
I like the great gas mileage and cruise control for long trips on the highway.. I like how cute my car is, and I like how easy it is to maneuver.. I dislike feeling like it is not a very safe car, if I were to get into an accident..
accountCircle Lacie W
I love this car; it was my dream car!
This was my dream car and I love it. It is compact enough to fit everywhere and make for easy parking, it drives well and gets great gas mileage. It is safe and fast. I have an aftermarket stereo in mine as mine is a rebuild and I love it. The cat makes things easy to do and continues to make things safe as well.
accountCircle Alexis G
I love my car and I am happy with it.
Only the oil change and the battery, basically the maintenance that's what I looking for to do it better. I like the part that my car is super reliable and I like it because comfortable driving it. The music system I will change it to my desire and some stuff around my car but is nothing mayor, I love everything about my car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle elsa turnrer
When it breaks down..forget it
Nothing but problems..mainly due to mechanics
accountCircle Andrea B
It is dependable and handles great.
I like that it was inexpensive, and gets good gas mileage. I dislike the size, the quality of the interior, the lack of features, and the feel of it is drive.
accountCircle Brittany Q
It is the safest vehicle to drive and has a lot of room! Bluetooth! On call!.
Too small, truck space not big enough. Too many problems, every other week something needs that be fixed.
accountCircle Stephanie D
Small and easy to drive. Nothing special though.
Lots of stereo issues. Really light weight, you can feel every little breeze. It has had a few technical issues, usually not to tough to fix. Definitely more or a college girl car, you can fit much in the back. Especially people taller than 5'. Fun to drive through!
accountCircle Eliott F
The pickup on the car is fantastic for a middle priced vehicle.
The car has great acceleration. The gas mileage is about average. I haven't had any problems with the car but I am always worried the breaks might start going out. And since the acceleration is so fast it would allow little time to get the car under control.
accountCircle Kelli R
Very loud inside the vehicle, very low maintenance. The exhaust pipe shakes the car
Loud, outdated, small. It gets good gas mileage, low maintenance
accountCircle Jonathan C
Mazda 2: great for easy convenience.
The Mazda 2 is a small compact car that is reliable car and good for saving money on gas and upkeep. However, because of it is small size it can be uncomfortable especially for tall people. I would recommend this car for shorter people who need a car for easy convenience.
accountCircle Lisa C
It's basically a good car. I have not had hardly any problems with my car, except for what I said about key and oil change...and those are not that serious.
I love it for the most part. It's good on gas, small and drives smooth.The things I do not like about this car are that it needs synthetic oil for oil changes, which costs extra. Also, the only key entrance is on driver side, that is not good when the key fob needs a new battery.

Mazda Mazda2 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Sport
100 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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Touring
100 HP 29 MPG 5 Seats
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2011 Mazda Mazda2 Owner Reviews

4.24
68 Reviews
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5 stars 47%
4 stars 37%
3 stars 10%
2 stars 4%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Jr on July 15, 2021
Long haul review
Bought new in 2011 it's now 7 /2021 live in massachusetts salt is an issue just now starting to get rocker rot car commutes to Boston daily roughly 100 miles a day. 216000 miles it's a 5 speed original clutch no issues 4 plug changes 3rd set of ball joints Shocks and struts and springs at 190k Knock sensor 5 sets of tires Will continue to drive until it blows up oil changes at every 4k and k+n air filter when new Basic Maintenance will get you too 300k Good job Mazda too bad discontinued because I would gladly buy another. Currently own 2008 Mazda 5 and a 2018 CX5 all no issues
accountCircle Lisa Z on June 23, 2021
I like my Mazda it is a great vehicle.
It is an okay car for the price. I have to turn off the ac in order to get it to go faster on the highway. But I like that the seat fold down in the back of the car so that I can fit things in it. I like the radio. I like the size of the trunk and the color of the car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Don P.

Its small easy to part, smaller 'target' on the highway..It gets great gas mileage and has room enough to take grandkids places. It is cheaper to fill up when it comes time to get gas, and it wasn't over priced as most cars are.

likeFilled Anika R.

The pros of this vehicle are that it runs extremely smooth and has lots of trunk space for you and your family. This car also has great features such as heated seats and air conditioning. Great visualization is guaranteed from the driver's seat.

likeFilled Cassy B.

This make and model of car is really great on gas mileage. It is convenient for travel and quick commute. Considering how small the vehicle is, it is quite roomy and comfortable both front seats and back seats, even the trunk has loads of space.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Don P.

It could use a Little more Leg room in the back, outside of that there is not any thing that stand out in my mind.. I have Jump started Pickup trucks with my little car, and get gas 1/3 as often as other folks do.

dislikeFilled Anika R.

The cons of this vehicle are that for a large family it can become quite tight and does not provide a ton of room for growth. The back seats do not have much foot space. From personal experience as well the CD player is prone to break.

dislikeFilled Cassy B.

One of the biggest disadvantage is that the vehicle is not reliable for certain weather conditions such as snow and heavy rain. The car is lightweight so with that, it skids very easily even if the driver is being precautious.

Ranks #15 Small Cars by Owners

The 2011 Mazda Mazda2 has an average owner rating of 4.28 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 29 other Small Cars.

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4.68
2
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4.58
15
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4.24

Ranks #7 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2011 Mazda Mazda2 has a combined MPG of 36 which ranks it #7 of 29 other Small Cars.

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42 MPG
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42 MPG
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33 MPG

Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda2 A Good Car?

My Mazda is a very good vehicle. I have never had a minutes problem out of it. Since 2011, I have put new wipers on it, and put tires on it. As long as the oil is changed regularly, my car runs... Read More
april T.
Yes, it drives very well and I love the motor power and the interior of the car. The exterior is amazing as well.
Kori L.
Its gets me around but not the best. Does not have Bluetooth or modern functions like touchscreen radio
Karen R.

How Reliable Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda2?

I have only replaced the wiper blades and the tires. Never have I had any problems with my car. I bought the car new. With 43 miles on it, now it has over 100,000. No problems.
Brooke B.
Yes, no it does not have any problems, I rely on it a lot and am thankful for it because it has saved me when other cars have not.
Lefty T.
It’s very reliable and gets me around but since it’s super compact it feels like I'm driving a go cart and can feel everything
Shawn G.

Is The 2011 Mazda Mazda2 A Good Value?

I paid 14,000 for my car and it has never given me any trouble. I get great gas mileage and I change the oil every 3,000 to 6,000 miles. I use full synthetic oil and that helps get mileage and long... Read More
L V.
My Mazda cost 7,000 and I believe that it is good value. It’s amazing and I love my car so much. I don't regret buying it.
Haley S.
Pretty cheap I think I remember it being less than 20,000 and for how simple it is it’s a decent price
Alexis G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Mazda 2 2011 power steering fluid location?

Answer: If You're looking for the power steering on Your 2011 Mazda2, then I've got some news for You. Your Mazda2 has an electric power steering system. This means that You will not need power steering fluid and You...

What's the 2011 Mazda 2 automatic transmission fluid capacity?

Answer: A 2011 Mazda2 equipped with the standard 4-speed automatic transmission is going to have a fluid capacity of 7.4 US quarts for a full fill up. You're going to need to change out the fluid for this transmission...

Does the 2011 Mazda 2 have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: The 2011 Mazda2 comes equipped with a timing chain for the 1.5 L 4Cylinder engine, rather than a timing belt. Over the years the Mazda2 has used a mix of belt and chain depending on the year and the engine...

What's the 2011 mazda 2 engine oil type?

Answer: The 2011 Mazda2 engine oil type is 0w-20. Having high quality oil is important for the engine to run smoothly. You will run into problems with the oil at some point. Old or bad oil can cause the engine to stop...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety