Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2021
12,928 new Mazda Mazda2 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2021; the largest markets were Germany (5,248), Italy (1,600), France (1,272).
- Average mass
- 1,101 kg
- Average CO₂
- 121 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 65 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
2,590 Mazda Mazda2 cars first registered in Europe in 2021 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 5.7 l/100 km on the road against 5.3 in the WLTP test (+8%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 493 | 6.0 | 5.4 | +12% |
| Petrol hybrid | 2,097 | 5.7 | 5.3 | +8% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2021 Mazda Mazda2 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.5 hybrid (66 kW, 89 hp), 1.5 petrol (66 kW, 89 hp) and 1.5 hybrid (55 kW, 74 hp).
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 hybrid | 66 kW 89 hp | 844 |
| 1.5 petrol | 66 kW 89 hp | 278 |
| 1.5 hybrid | 55 kW 74 hp | 20 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
1,145 first registered in 2021 are on Dutch roads; 15% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €22,100.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde291
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht93
- Band onvoldoende profiel75
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld66
- Band beschadigd28
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm26
- Kentekenplaatverlichting werkt niet (goed) / ontbreekt17
- Drager/bevestigingsmiddel van remvoering raakt trommel/schij13
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
3,617 cars built in 2021 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 8 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 132 of these cars first registered in 2021 took their annual MOT test. 93% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2021 the figure was 91%.
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In Finland
37 of these cars first registered in 2021 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 43,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
453 2021 cars are on the New Zealand register; 13% arrived as used imports, 86% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 1 variant; 1 of 1 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | 13.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- No
- Lane departure warning
- No
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Recalls
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Mazda2 vehicles. The headlights are missing adjustment prevention caps, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Mazda told its dealers about the 2021 Mazda Mazda2: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11009654 | The SKYACTIV-DRIVE FW6A-EL AT uses Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Type: FZ. Only use ATF-FZ to fill or top off the fluid level. ATF-FZ is specially designed for use in the SKYACTIV-DRIVE series AT. It is a low viscosity formula with less friction for better fuel economy. NOTE: ATF-FZ is colored blue for easy identification. |
| 11008418 | Some customers may notice the charging lamp turns on while driving. Upon inspection, DTC P2502:00 PCM (Malfunction in voltage generated by generator) is stored in memory. This may be caused by resistance between the circuit board and ground. When high intensity electrical current passes through, the ground terminal position may not be sufficient enough. To eliminate this concern, the DC-DC converter control software has been modified. Additionally, the production procedure has been revised. The tightening torque for the ground terminal and circuit board was increased. |
| 11008417 | Some customers may experience a check engine light illumination at idle while stopped with DTC P0300:00 stored, resulting in rough idle conditions. P0300:00: Random misfire detected This concern is caused by improper engine control in the idle range. To eliminate the concern, the PCM control software has been modified. |
| 11007022 | Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage such (melted, separating, etc.) when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| 11007019 | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices. |
| 11007013 | Auxiliary key blank cutting procedure. There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method |
| 11006987 | In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle mi |
| 11005671 | Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers. |
| 11003397 | Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration. |
| 11000785 | The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. NOTE: A Warranty Code is required for warranty claim submission |
| 10254191 | Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration. |
| 10254187 | Some customers may complain about infotainment center display. Peeling, spider cracks and white dots. |
| 10248385 | Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). The film of the center display may be peeled off. White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the parts. |
| 10246121 | The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. |
| 10244679 | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices. |
| 10243569 | Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| 10240496 | Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection. |
| 10238671 | Some customers may complain that the frequency of replenishing the window washer liquid is higher than expected, or they may complain of leakage at or around the washer motor (1). This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint section of the washer motor housing due to an inappropriate assembly process. To eliminate this concern, the design of the washer motor has been modified to not have a joint section. This is caused by a crack that may occur at the joint section of the washer motor housing due to an inappropriate assembly process. To eliminate this concern, the design of the washer |
| 10237216 | If you encounter any type of electrical concern (e.g, dead battery, engine no start, DTC(s) stored...), interview the customer before proceeding with normal MGSS diagnosis by asking if any aftermarket devices have been installed. Aftermarket devices may be the cause of the electrical concern. Below are a few examples of unusual electrical concerns caused by aftermarket devices. |
| 10237215 | Some automotive cleaning products contain strong acid or alkali. When these types of cleaners are used to clean the wheels on Mazda vehicles, the chemicals contents penetrate the clear coating of the wheel surface and damage the paint under the clear coating. The damaged area has the appearance of dark stains or discoloration. |
| 10237197 | The Mazda DCA-8000 is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000 is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code. |
| 10233704 | Some customers may report an odor or water in the HVAC system and upon inspection, the cabin air filter may be found to be wet. |
| 10233669 | There are currently 2 methods for cutting a new auxiliary key blank. A. Auxiliary Key Trace Cut Method. B. Auxiliary Key Code Cut Method |
| 10230899 | Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the parts. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit. |
| 10230897 | Some customers may complain about infotainment center display: - Center display touchscreen operates by itself (Ghost Touch). - The film of the center display may be peeled off. - White dots may appear on the center display NOTE: The occurrence of the symptoms depends on the vehicle model and the parts. Repair kits are available to replace just the screen. There is no need to replace the entire infotainment display unit. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)