Originally purchased 12 years ago to replace a Honda Civic as a sales vehicle, this car has proven to be the most reliable vehicle I've ever driven with the least amount of maintenance issues. It's also been a lot of fun to drive. The 5 speed manual transmission has provided excellent gas mileage and minimal brake wear. The only real issue I had was with the original radio/CD player not functioning in very cold weather. That I replaced with another model. Having owned this car for 12 years, it runs as well as when it was new.

She was a trooper! bought her in June 2011, brand new Red Hatch with 41 test miles. 285,530 miles later...12.5 years + 6 with no car note, 'Lucille' ...(as in Ball...Redhead) drove the highways and byways of NOVA/DMV area for 7 years with only a fuel pump replacement...got complicated, not her fault. Relocated to Charlotte...4 good years, and a 5th year of some not the worst A/C issues. Eventually 9/2013, solenoid trans issues, and other numerous codes and failures going out. She was awesome! WISHED FOR 300,000 I can't speak for any other owner, but this car was such a great car regardless of any few issues. The only disparage I can offer about this great car is finding local parts via ADV or AZ, you have to do online. The average life is about 180-200 K, so she was a champ!

I had a 2011 Mazda 2 and it was my first car. I owned it for nearly 12 years, put over 100,000 miles on it. I learned how to drive in this car and it never let me down. I love everything about it from the look, the way it drives, space/room (it's roomier inside than you'd think; you can pack a lot of stuff in it), and reliability was outstanding. The only issues I ever had were either battery-related due to user error (don't leave the headlights after you get out the car), and a check engine light that came on once when the car was 8 years old and had around 70,000 miles on it. It was an easy fix that cost less than $500 to repair, including the labor. The only drawback is that they don't come with all the fancy electronics (no backup camera, basic infotainment, no bluetooth, etc.), but it's a brilliant little car regardless. Even though I bought a newer Mazda, I held on to my Mazda 2 for two extra years just because I loved it so much. I would 100% recommend this car to anyone.