I BOUGHT A CHEAP MAZDA 2 FOR £700

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  • @faustinaadu2284
    @faustinaadu2284 ปีที่แล้ว +312

    The Mazda 2 is a proper underrated car. I called it the, “Ford Fiesta from Japan”. Great to drive, economical, and very light. Mazda decided to save weight making this car so it weight under 1 ton. And it is very reliable. Why would you have a fiesta or a Corsa when you can have this. I think it is the badge and the lack of popularity

    • @dospalmascb
      @dospalmascb ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Just spent 2 weeks with one of these as a hire car in Tel Aviv. It was actually really good, not perfect for 4 adults and certainly didn’t cope with the luggage, but we knew that was the case before we arrived and had a friend collect our bags. As for economy, in 2 weeks we spent something like £120 in fuel, similar prices per litre to the uk and we did nearly 800 miles or so on that which comes back to about 48mpg average, mixed city driving, mountain driving, highway and with 4 up all the time. Oh and the AC running and an automatic. Definitely a surprising little car.

    • @matthewsmith2787
      @matthewsmith2787 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      It’s basically a Ford Fiesta underneath, probably same engines too

    • @Baconfish
      @Baconfish ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@matthewsmith2787 Nah, the older ones were essentially just reskinned Fiestas but these ones had Mazda engines and gearboxes. Really fun wee cars.

    • @MrC2008
      @MrC2008 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good call

    • @taxus750
      @taxus750 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@matthewsmith2787 Ford and Mazda co-developed the platform for the 2 and the Fiesta; Mazda fitted its own powertrain. I have heard on a couple of forums of Mazda2 owners swapping the 1.5 petrol/ 5spd for a Fiesta ST powertrain claiming it's a bolt-up job, though I haven't followed that thread up.

  • @COMMANDERFOX31
    @COMMANDERFOX31 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    The year was 2011, my family and I rented this little Mazda2, we were driving through the Mediterranean and Balkan mountains all five of us (I was squished in the middle seat) and it pulled us pretty well at 33mpg. This 1.3L beast is very reliable. I truly believe that these are more practical and eco friendly than any of those giant battery electric leases. Great video mate!

    • @COMMANDERFOX31
      @COMMANDERFOX31 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @Back in the Day 33mpg with 5 passengers, luggage, and crowded European city driving. For 2011, it was actually not that bad.

    • @petersmitham8273
      @petersmitham8273 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice……for a change…😂❤

    • @ln5747
      @ln5747 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Back in the Day read again 🙄

    • @AmongUs-mb4qx
      @AmongUs-mb4qx ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@COMMANDERFOX31 8.6L/100km is terrible for a small car even by 2011 standards.

    • @XzzVttll
      @XzzVttll ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@AmongUs-mb4qx balkan mountains are bad ass :D for 5 people inside and a laguage its good

  • @themiragereigns
    @themiragereigns หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My Mazda 2 is now 11 years old. I have driven it from California north to south. It has been and still is a very reliable car even though I bought it used from a car rental dealership. Aside from usual oil changes, the only time I have to do a major maintenance on it is to replace its original battery years ago. I refuse to sell or trade this car even though family is growing and this model was already phased out some time ago in the US.

  • @ontheroad6499
    @ontheroad6499 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    The one car that never let me down and every mechanic complimented it after an MOT or service. If I wasn’t having a quarter life crisis I’d have one again

    • @user-mh1el5uu6b
      @user-mh1el5uu6b ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So what's a quarter life crises then hehe :) dont forget the convertible is for mid-life crises so you will have to educate me on the cars people buy for quarter life crises.

    • @epiphgd4302
      @epiphgd4302 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-mh1el5uu6b Range Rovers, like the presenter of this video 😂😂

  • @Elias_Giannakakis-GTI1985
    @Elias_Giannakakis-GTI1985 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I am a viewer from Greece. Your videos ,especially those with affordable cars are very good and helpful ,as those are the kind of cars we can affort to buy for every day use. You will find it funny but a mazda 3 like this would easily sell for 4000-5000€ in Greece ( and not in a very mint condition...) . Again ,good job ! I enjoy your videos!

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Thanks for watching

    • @xmaniac99
      @xmaniac99 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Same crazy car prices as in Portugal

    • @rohanie98
      @rohanie98 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@xmaniac99 Its just that in the UK the purchase and running costs of cars are very cheap in general

    • @flybobbie1449
      @flybobbie1449 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would end up on one of the islands, interior fading and curling up and green would go white.

    • @mattlawton4715
      @mattlawton4715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HighPeakAutos good little car 👍

  • @littleblackcloud86
    @littleblackcloud86 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I had the 1.5 Sport petrol version of this car. 2008 model. In 5 and a half years and 60,000 miles, the only things that failed were a boot switch and a shock absorber. 48mpg all day long (55 on a motorway). Also, being super light weight, it was very easy on tyres and brakes.
    It was an incredible piece of engineering!

    • @sanfordcurtis8242
      @sanfordcurtis8242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a 2010 Mazda 2 Sport and it’s a great little car

    • @AppleBlogTV
      @AppleBlogTV ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I had a 2011 sport till some farmer coated a road in mud and I unfortunately went over an embankment and rolled 3 times but credit to the car not a scratch on me even my glasses survived the airbag 🤣

    • @tomrimmer4852
      @tomrimmer4852 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I get about 30 t t g but I spin dem wheels

  • @rhysparker6504
    @rhysparker6504 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just revisited this having helped my younger son buy one as his first car. He was keen on a Mini, but I didn’t fancy stumping up for a new timing chain! Picked up a locally-owned, one owner from new 2010 TS2 with 77k and a folder full of history for just £2k. Hopefully it’ll serve him well. And it’s a petrol 😁

    • @Leeirvinebird
      @Leeirvinebird 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Snap, I've also just revisited this video after I helped my son buy one as his first car. He initially wanted a Fiesta but after looking at a couple of dogs the Mazda 2 was listed on Gumtree. Once he saw it he had to have it. It's a 2011 1.3 Takuya and in a crisp pearl white with side skirts and a spoiler. Very good condition and nearly a years MOT without any advisories, 120k miles for a bargain price of £1100. Icing on the cake is £35 a year road tax which is much less than an equivalent Fiesta or Corsa.

  • @Lot76CARS
    @Lot76CARS ปีที่แล้ว +70

    The green moss is the extended colour coding option😂 to be fair, I’ve had two and the chassis is brilliant. Travelling all over Germany it was surprisingly capable. The trim is a bit fisher price but the big problem for all Mazda is (potentially) the rust.

  • @timkudryavtsev4133
    @timkudryavtsev4133 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I suggest you check the intermediate steering shaft u-joint inside the cabin - they tend to make this clunking noise and a simple re-greasing would solve the problem. I own one of these and had exactly the same issue. It is a common issue on Mazdas in general and a very cheap fix. These cars are super reliable and durable. A bit of tlc would bring this car back to it`s former glory. Great video!

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +23

      That’s right. Common issue on the MK6 fiesta

    • @timkudryavtsev4133
      @timkudryavtsev4133 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@HighPeakAutos yup. Mazda's sister.

    • @tomball84
      @tomball84 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Thank you. Just bought one with the same mileage and the same clunk, changed the top mounts and it made no difference. I will try this tomorrow, wish me luck.

    • @user-mh1el5uu6b
      @user-mh1el5uu6b ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tomball84 That's odd as the first thing that came to my mind was that the top mounts on either side were the culprits behind the clunking noise especially if it's coming from high up behind the windscreen.

    • @David-jd5lp
      @David-jd5lp ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes

  • @davidllewellyn5168
    @davidllewellyn5168 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I must say your video presentation is very educational. Anybody considering buying a used car should most definitely watch your videos. Simple to understand and you tell it like it is in the real world. Thank you.

  • @davidgreenwood5241
    @davidgreenwood5241 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Whenever I see a car in that state I often wonder what the state of the house is like

  • @brianjohnstone7706
    @brianjohnstone7706 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Great video again Matt! I especially enjoy the concluding "1 week later" part of the car's journey with you, that gives the outcome.... Good or bad, rather than leaving the viewer hanging as to what happened.
    And fantastic up to date information on pricing etc... Not like watching reruns of homes under the hammer with..... prices as of 2008.🤣👏

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Haha thanks

    • @Mietas2
      @Mietas2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My favourite part in these videos is "I'll see you in couple of days", then screen goes black and we can read: "3 months later..." 😉

  • @MotorTorq_ZA
    @MotorTorq_ZA ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I like this generation of Mazda 2. It’s not too overdesigned like the new ones. It’s a humble little car. And I love humble little cars

    • @thewomble1509
      @thewomble1509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm waiting for a Ford Ka vid!

    • @javigar133
      @javigar133 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      New Mazda are gorgeous, I dont know why you see them as overdesigned tbh, lines flow nicely. I Guess its a Matter of taste

    • @MotorTorq_ZA
      @MotorTorq_ZA ปีที่แล้ว

      @@javigar133 I just don’t like them. The windows are either too big or too small. They have goofy front ends. And they have weird colors

  • @richboy900
    @richboy900 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    14:19 made me think the car was on air ride for a second 😂. The Mazda 2 and 3 are underrated cars I think. And the MPS especially is quite a dark horse as a hot hatch

  • @keponen331
    @keponen331 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Other side of buying a used car: I dont mind scuffs and chips, but I do expect everything in working order OR priced bellow average. Unfortunately ppl only sell when the car needs more in repairs than its worth instead of scrapping it.

  • @interceptor-ss8kb
    @interceptor-ss8kb ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My wife's mondeo 2.0L diesel does twice the mpg of my V70 petrol so I think diesels do have their place especially with the cost living crisis we are in.

    • @osmanamjid2432
      @osmanamjid2432 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yh I agree with you
      A bmw 320i petrol will do you 375 Miles on a 60L tank
      Whilst a 320d will do 750 - 800 miles on a 60L tank

    • @geebee6737
      @geebee6737 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get over 800 miles from my 55lt tank which means I am getting over 70mpg on the longer journeys , cost of living crisis these cars make more sense than ever.

    • @matthewsmith2787
      @matthewsmith2787 ปีที่แล้ว

      There still is demand for diesel cars, yes they are more expensive but you shouldn’t need to fill them up every week

  • @cebri7
    @cebri7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I currently drive the newer generation of the Mazda2. It's a wonderful car, it just looks so good on that Mazda red, is good on the inside and it drives absolutely wonderfully for a reasonably cheap compact economy car with only 90 horsepower. It also gets incredible fuel economy. Yes, it does have it's compromises, but I absolutely love the thing in case you didn't notice. Really liked watching this video!

  • @andrewnorton8995
    @andrewnorton8995 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Matt, was at your dealership today and my brother brought the 2012 Mercedes c class coupe in silver, just wanted to say we had a great experience and incredible customer service, was gutted that i didn't get to meet you today Matt, love the content and keep up the incredible work with HighPeakAutos

  • @PS-si7hn
    @PS-si7hn ปีที่แล้ว

    Great result! Glad to see that you are making a few quid...you deserve it! Way to go Matt

  • @Frostyyy__
    @Frostyyy__ ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Please never stop this series 😂 I always get happy seeing that notification

  • @2002ChrisK
    @2002ChrisK ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice one Matt! These are exactly the cars that are needed by many people, particularly the young people who have just passed their driving tests.

  • @S-Ltd1000
    @S-Ltd1000 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've had a few mx5s in the past and currently run a 30 year old Eunos Roadster for summer and a 3rd gen Mazda3 skyactiv petrol. I wasn't surprised by this 2 as anything by Mazda is pretty much bulletproof provided you avoid the rotary's and the skyactiv diesels. As always rust is the biggest killer. I had a look at a couple for my daughter, they are quite good fun to drive and a bit left field amongst a sea of Corsas and Fiestas.

  • @euan8589
    @euan8589 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought one of these in really great condition for only £1500, it had 76,000 miles and is a lovely dark blue colour, it is a 1.3 petrol, ts trim (base model) and is super economical and so much fun to drive. I am really surprised it wasn't in your top 10 best first time cars! However, I am really glad that you finally decided to make a video on it!

  • @Czechbound
    @Czechbound ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice ! Good you had a positive surprise from your mechanic !

  • @paulwreck6810
    @paulwreck6810 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have one in the US. The steering clunking is lack of grease inside. The dealer pulled mine apart and shot grease in and it calmed it down. Great car. I had mine new off the lot for almost 9 years now.

  • @colincleary8669
    @colincleary8669 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice to see you had a bit of good luck with the car matt pleased for you a great little runaround for some one for a couple of years then trade it back in with you for £300 quid and you sell it on for £1195 after a wash and service keep videos coming matt really enjoy em 👍

  • @kevingreen8581
    @kevingreen8581 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt. Good video with a satisfying outcome. I think you mentioned that you had a significant supply of Japanese cars on your forecourt, so I think you might be lucky as I have found in general Japanese cars reliable. Keep up these videos as I really like them. Thanks.

  • @aaronaaron6196
    @aaronaaron6196 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Absloutley love this channel and the content,I always look forward to watching the new videos when I get in from work. Keep up the brilliant work !

  • @markbrennan4693
    @markbrennan4693 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This one will be a quick seller, Looks nice and tidy now. I think the colour is great, similar to VW/Skoda. Nice video Matt.

  • @PaulHojda
    @PaulHojda ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I've owned a 2009 Mazda 2 for the past 5 years and its been fantastic. It's really the perfect first car. The only thing that needed doing other than regular maintenance was changing the knock sensor (for some reason they all go bad at about 170,000km) and a couple of new suspension bushings. It's been a joy to rev out the little 1.5 engine. I've no plans to get rid of it anytime soon, it's simply been too good to me and my bank account.

    • @taichihead42
      @taichihead42 ปีที่แล้ว

      Knock sensor, whats that?

    • @TDF2004
      @TDF2004 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it your first car? I'm deciding whether to get the 1.5l or the 1.3l as a first car. The prices are almost the same to buy and insure. It's just fuel economy I'm thinking about that might be better in the 1.3.

    • @taichihead42
      @taichihead42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@TDF2004 You can fill one for about 45 euro 40 pounds, thats from empty.

    • @taichihead42
      @taichihead42 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TDF2004 Actually make that 50 pounds. That's with no petrol in the car.

    • @TDF2004
      @TDF2004 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@taichihead42 Is that for the 1.5 or 1.3?

  • @davidohora5454
    @davidohora5454 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm a viewer from the republic of Ireland and I always look forward to watching your videos. Great video's as always. Love you range Rover by the way

  • @owensteele1645
    @owensteele1645 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video Matt. I quite like these little Mazda 2's.

  • @davidmarshall5596
    @davidmarshall5596 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love these type of reviews on 'affordable cars' 👌 the mazda is not my 1st choice of a small car (nor the colour) but credit were credit due there are a lot lesser cars for the value for money stakes .keep up the great content 👌

  • @elijah7210
    @elijah7210 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I bought an 11 plate 1.6d, in a nicer spec than this. Over the last 7k miles in 3 months, it's been very good to me! Never left me stranded, and happily averages around 50mpg with a heavy right foot. Spacious and very fun to drive for being a more basic car. We have two in the family now including mine and both have been very good cars. Quite pleased with my little 2.

  • @brianmcclure8012
    @brianmcclure8012 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy Days. Amazing transformation!!

  • @TB1M1
    @TB1M1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought a 2007 Mazda 2 ( model before this one) for 260 quid parked up in Brixton, great car and very torquey engine. I thought I got the deal of century back in 2018! The engines are junk though, at 75k miles the injector seals started leaking, they also can rust out if let sitting. The engine is not a mazda it's peugeot. Stick with a petrol if you want it to last..

  • @johnrobson4230
    @johnrobson4230 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these kind of videos, it would be nice to see a follow up on these cars when or if they sold and how much you did actually end up making, or losing! On them.

  • @markharnett9389
    @markharnett9389 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really enjoy your vids Matt, even when they involve cars I'm not remotely interested in. I think it's your honesty, no nonsense advice and dry sense of humour which makes for such an entertaining watch. This one did strike a cord though, I recently suggested a Mazda2 to my 17yr old son who is saving for his first car. He wants "something different" and likes the idea of an Alfa Romeo Mito. They're stylish I suppose but I reckon a Mazda2 would be more reliable.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It would 100% be more reliable. I'm not a big fan of the MIto unless you can find one owned by an enthusiast. Thanks for watching

    • @littleblackcloud86
      @littleblackcloud86 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've had both of these. The Mazda 2 was infinitely more reliable, much better on fuel, handled better and was more fun to drive. Don't touch the Mito - mine was crap! A Punto in drag!

  • @megapangolin1093
    @megapangolin1093 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Matt, good to see real cars that real people own and want to buy. Great to see an actual engine and not a sea of plastic. Amazed you know about Ford Anglia's though- a long time ago... Pleased to hear all went well, but it is Japanese- no surprise!!

  • @rolo_061
    @rolo_061 ปีที่แล้ว

    that one week later segment is a must! glad you did it in one

  • @rogergowers4415
    @rogergowers4415 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Quite a result there Matt, what a transformation. You must get an extra bit of satisfaction with a little project like this. Not only have you made a grand, but you've saved a nice little motor. You're right, another 6 months of neglect and that would have been a scrapper. It's great to see what can be achieved with a large amount of common sense, vision and a bit of passion for cars. Great stuff. Keep 'em coming. Cheers Roj.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thats quite right. I do like to add value to something

  • @PhilipBallGarry
    @PhilipBallGarry ปีที่แล้ว +13

    What a delightful little car Matthew! Result 👍. An ideal first car for a youngster. As a diesel it'll be more forgiving of inexperienced clutch technique. Shouldn't be too dear to insure either. How close to a Fiesta are these - I believe they share many components? Glad you cleared up the "Harrods" number plate conundrum for us. 😂👍

    • @weetbix2083
      @weetbix2083 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Steering and suspension are fiesta and their only weak points.

    • @paulharper4196
      @paulharper4196 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Engine is a peugeot diesel

  • @adamditch5835
    @adamditch5835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice result Matt... Tidy little car... Good Job.. 👍

  • @feldons5621
    @feldons5621 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and very fair little car. I looked it up and its based on the Fiesta platform with their suspension . Glad you can made such a good profit whilst affording the new buyer with a very sound car.

  • @jamesfraser1622
    @jamesfraser1622 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve had two Mazdas. Both Mazda 3s and they were great cars. Rarely had any issues with them

  • @MrSparklespring
    @MrSparklespring ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I always had the impression that diesel engines in japanese cars are not a great match. The japanese reluctantly used them for the european market but seem not to believe in them very much. The best diesels for my part are still the french ones. Anyway the diesel era is coming to a close. Nice little car and great review!

    • @TB1M1
      @TB1M1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This does not have a Japanese diesel engine, they use pergeot or renault. These engines drive well but the injector seals fail. In short they are junky and do not have the quality of Japanese engines.

    • @MrSparklespring
      @MrSparklespring ปีที่แล้ว

      @TB1M1 Japanese diesels suck too that's why they use french diesels (also Mercedes did). I used to have a Renault 19 diesel with an indestructable engine.

    • @TB1M1
      @TB1M1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrSparklespring Japanese diesels are excellent as are German. For these 1.4 they cheapest out on the design plastics everywhere.

    • @epiphgd4302
      @epiphgd4302 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is the diesel 2 series one to avoid? 2008 version

    • @MrSparklespring
      @MrSparklespring 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @TB1M1 No they aren't. I had many problems with Mitsubishi and Nissan diesel in the past. My best car from the diesel era was a Renault 19. But I would avoid diesel engines in japanese cars, unless you only do long distance driving.

  • @jazzyb1234
    @jazzyb1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video, loved the finger print comment 🤣 I’d say that’s not had a wash since it’s last Mazda service!

  • @richardjohnson3463
    @richardjohnson3463 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Matt 👍

  • @sgdtv1368
    @sgdtv1368 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Underrated car

  • @AndyDento21
    @AndyDento21 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey look out for the rear torsion beam cracking at the welds from rust. As a mechanic I have replaced 3 so far on that year and shape. Also it uses the CITROEN/PEUGEOT PSA UNIT…. If it’s 1.5 it’s the DV5 and if it’s the 1.6 it’s the DV6. I worked for Citroen so I know the engines extremely well

    • @stevec1097
      @stevec1097 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mazda’s and other Jap stuff seem to suffer galloping rust underneath on exposed parts. They don’t use road salt in Japan so perhaps don’t protect the cars enough for exported cars being used on UK roads in winter.

    • @philtowle4683
      @philtowle4683 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thaink it said 1.4 on car vertical, but most people probably fast forward through that bit.

    • @AndyDento21
      @AndyDento21 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philtowle4683 well PSA did do a 1.4 but it is very very rare….

    • @AndyDento21
      @AndyDento21 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think one year then they scrapped it…..

    • @chucky2316
      @chucky2316 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've got a 2.0 psa engine in my Mondeo seems like a good unit

  • @F1MichaelGT
    @F1MichaelGT ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Had one of these as my first car. 110k miles, nothing broke. Only the takata airbag recall. 35mpg average wasn't great but the reliability made up for it and allowed me to save for something much better. Spacious too, me and my missus are both over 6 foot and she went for a ride in the rear a few times.

  • @paulwoods4094
    @paulwoods4094 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant turnaround on the Mazda, and once again - a fantastic entertaining video. Loved the bit with the variety of cars near the church!

  • @davids81999
    @davids81999 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a lovely little car. It should be really reliable and done enough mileage each year to keep the engine happy. Really cheerful looking thing, such great value!

  • @berwhaletheavenger
    @berwhaletheavenger ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent vid - they always make me laugh on a gruesome rainy morning. Love the Qashqai/turd comparison. 😂 These Mazdas are great value compared to a Yaris the same age (£4000) but are still largely 'proper' Japanese. I'd have one as a runabout, but a petrol.

    • @epiphgd4302
      @epiphgd4302 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Why not a diesel?

  • @michaelstaunton1632
    @michaelstaunton1632 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good video once again really enjoying the content ✔️

  • @daviddaniels4235
    @daviddaniels4235 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your video as always 👍👍

  • @geebee6737
    @geebee6737 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can only speak for myself but I'm one diesel owner that takes the maintenance of our car very seriously.
    Regular trips south on some of the UK's most dangerous Smart motorways necessitates a reliable motor and one that returns 800 miles a tank a no brainer.
    Love these bargain basement vids mate 😁

    • @bwelfare6706
      @bwelfare6706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Those fuel savings help to pay for the upkeep!

    • @gravemind6536
      @gravemind6536 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Its a false economy missing services and other important maintainence not just for the reasons you stated but because of the loss of fuel economy over time too from having a badly maintained car.

  • @Garffey
    @Garffey ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Matt...As a serial Mazda owner I'm not surprised you made a nice car (and hopefully) a decent profit...the wife and my daughter have had quite a few of these over the years, the one diesel one we had caused a few issues with dpf and turbo, but the petrol ones gave no issues at all and are a much prettier option to the Corsa/Fiesta.
    Nice to see something not cause u too much financial pain for a change...👍keep the videos coming!

  • @kensturgess7279
    @kensturgess7279 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good result 👏

  • @julianowens4071
    @julianowens4071 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love these videos,great results for the Mazda

  • @split_pin
    @split_pin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great result! This seemed to be a really popular colour for these. Assumjng you were generalising, I'm not sure if I agree with you about diesel owners being penny-pinching though. I've owned 3 diesels and still have one of them and bought them on their merits rather than MPG. They have always been maintained regardless of cost too and the 2 I sold left my habds in better condition than when they arrived. The Civic MK8 2.2 diesel was a great car, really torquey and smooth! Keep up the grand work with these bargain car videos, I really enjoy them. I could never work with the public though, I think Covid lockdowns have made some people go a bit crazy.

    • @ProdigalPorcupine
      @ProdigalPorcupine ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I prefer a diesel any day over a similar petrol. Much better torque characteristics for everyday driving, lazier driving style, solid in-gear acceration for overtaking, better mpg, better longevity... The downsides are turbo failures and DPF issues, and more noise, though some people like me quite like diesel noise, provided it's not excessive.
      Of course, if you can afford to run big V8 petrols, diesels aren't going to appear quite as desirable! 😁

    • @split_pin
      @split_pin ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ProdigalPorcupine I do prefer a petrol as I don't particularly like diesel noise but there are some good ones. The engine in my Rover is a BMW M47R so detuned, swirl flaps removed and then mine has been remapped to make back the loss in power. Its a bit unrefined but its a really robust engine. It will easily do 400,000 miles if properly maintained. No DPF either and it's an auto so no dodgy Rover clutch issues.

    • @ProdigalPorcupine
      @ProdigalPorcupine ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@split_pin I'm not great on BMW engine nomenclature, but I believe the M47R is what's in my Freelander 1. I'd thought about remapping it as it can do a lot more BHP and torque, but I don't think the FL1's weak IRD and diff would be too pleased! 😁
      I don't think the Freelander variant has swirl flaps, but I stand to be corrected. It only has about 105K miles on it and it runs very well. It'll easily outlive the rest of the powertrain, chassis, and possibly me!

    • @split_pin
      @split_pin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ProdigalPorcupine Yes it's the same engine although I'm not sure if there are any detail differences. I quite fancy a Freelander, mainly because I can't afford a Defender! My 75 has been remapped to around 160bhp and it pulls very well in all the gears, although you do need to press the pedal quite hard!

  • @Emma-Rose
    @Emma-Rose 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve a Mazda 2 and I luv it. Small, nifty, economical, compact, smart and nice to drive. Electric mirror closing, AC,
    Multiple CD player etc. Only problem I had was taking my grandsons, daughter and all our luggage on holiday 😂bit of a squeeze. Keep her clean and serviced and she is very reliable. 👍

  • @cybershot123
    @cybershot123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Matt great video as ever

  • @vangestelwijnen
    @vangestelwijnen ปีที่แล้ว

    16:00 Love the Borat impression there! Wowaweewah!

  • @alexandrecouture2462
    @alexandrecouture2462 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice little car! I wanted one at some point, but Mazda 3 are almost always less expensive and obviously larger, so I got a 3.

    • @Sam-gw5pl
      @Sam-gw5pl ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Recently had a Sport 2008 one with 130k on the clock. Still nippy.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The Mazda 3 is great. Just watch out for rust

    • @alexandrecouture2462
      @alexandrecouture2462 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HighPeakAutos I have a Jaguar Sovereign XJ40 in very nice condition for summer, but for winter, I like to buy a cheap Mazda 3 at +-200000km and bring it to 300000km. Then it is rusty and replaced with another one. Canadian road salt in winter.

    • @Sam-gw5pl
      @Sam-gw5pl ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HighPeakAutos can confirm, it was pretty rusty. Bubbles of it everywhere, the alloys were bad.

  • @doncorleon9
    @doncorleon9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    They are called Demios in our neck on the woods. We don't get diesels here much. The diesels like those in the CX5 have really shown people some serious character development.

    • @alimack5489
      @alimack5489 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Serious character development 😂

    • @random_reviews
      @random_reviews ปีที่แล้ว +1

      254 juuuu

    • @doncorleon9
      @doncorleon9 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@random_reviews juu

  • @johntamlyn6383
    @johntamlyn6383 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great!

  • @NZBRG1
    @NZBRG1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos - especially the "cheap car" videos.

  • @rickyp9386
    @rickyp9386 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Proper laughed when you saw the Antara you'd sold and quickly decided against a friendly wave 😁

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha

    • @barriemoorcroft534
      @barriemoorcroft534 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HighPeakAutos You must have sold him a dodgy car if u couldn't look him in the eyes 😉

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@barriemoorcroft534 it’s lasted him 5 years so it can’t have been that bad

  • @scalecrawlnl
    @scalecrawlnl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice transformation, hope the future keeper is happy with the purchase and will maintain the car. Thank you, eager to see what's on the parking lot next. A Lexus maybe? Cheers :)

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A convertible Jimny recently and a Seat Leon

    • @javigar133
      @javigar133 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HighPeakAutos Jimni?

  • @ENZOSTAFFORD113
    @ENZOSTAFFORD113 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video

  • @adrianflower3230
    @adrianflower3230 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely colour green, it matches the mould perfectly 😄👍😁

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think small diesels are also misold/misbought. People use them for short trips causing the usual issues like DPF problems. Most would be better off with petrol. This one seems to have been used more tho which is probably a plus 😀

  • @TonyM444
    @TonyM444 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can't believe the cheap tyre rubbish people put on their cars, you rarely say named brands! I drove the 1.5 petrol version and it wasn't as bad as expected - handled well, so some kudos for the mazda 2.

    • @matthewsmith2787
      @matthewsmith2787 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Unfortunately branded tyres are expensive to buy and fit. I would feel happier with better tyres though

    • @svetoslavtodorov2427
      @svetoslavtodorov2427 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewsmith2787 rubber to plastic ratio is terrible on the cheap tires. Yes, better cheap tyre than a bald premium brand but still. I bought a car once with cheap I never heard of tires and it felt terrible. I wouldn't trust cheap tires when I drive around my family. Plus it's not you buy tires that often.
      I like Michelin but very often they're not in stock. Last month in a crappy garage they fitted some brand I never heard of that was £20 cheaper than Michelin. Feels okay but I have 3 Michelin and this now. Thinking about what to do with it...

    • @fatbelly27
      @fatbelly27 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's what's known as a false economy. With a bit of research and shopping around you don't need to spend much more to get functioning decent tyres.

    • @stephenmurray2851
      @stephenmurray2851 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@svetoslavtodorov2427 if you want outstanding tyres that are cheaper than Michelin get hankook. Great tyres

    • @javigar133
      @javigar133 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mazda drive really nice, great buyer loyalty

  • @hlongrigg
    @hlongrigg ปีที่แล้ว

    i cannot believe matt you din't pay reference to the LV advert! Superb as always

  • @charlessoko6387
    @charlessoko6387 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the fact that you can meet with cars you sold some time back😃 great job mate💯

  • @toy838
    @toy838 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Not another l bought a cheap......
    Ok there ok u realize that there's cost of living crisis.
    Yes iam Yaris man yr white tank looks. Horrendous along side the bangers.
    But yes I enjoy them but could u change first few words that u say every video.
    Welcome back ahhhhh please vary introduction.

  • @lesmoor001
    @lesmoor001 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    excuse me sir i am cheap car person i am after a little runner for the weekend.stop being a snob

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fair enough. Hard to get excited about some of them. It’s my job.

    • @lesmoor001
      @lesmoor001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@HighPeakAutos i know its not the glamour end of end the trade but could we see some stock from the back your forecourt also what happened to the red volvo estate ?

  • @michelangelo5903
    @michelangelo5903 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that green! and the green on the mid to late 2000’s sonic’s!

  • @erickeryudanto7417
    @erickeryudanto7417 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Matt, please review lexus gs 300

  • @DH-lj2vw
    @DH-lj2vw ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Quote "I hate selling the cheaper end stuff they only attract cheaper people then they break then they call you names then they threaten to take you to court"
    I like this channel but this direct quote shows your true colours its a snobbish and stereotypical view that people with little or no money are trouble and you hate dealing with them. WTF man if their money is good enough to 'keep the wolf from your door' then maybe you should make generalisations about people with a small budget. Its a real crap thing to say on video.

    • @HighPeakAutos
      @HighPeakAutos  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Read through the comments, I’ve explained this dozens of times. I didn’t mean poor people, I meant cheap people. There’s a difference. Cheap people want everything for nothing, they’re never satisfied and they have unrealistic expectations. That’s what I don’t want.

    • @peterrobinson8530
      @peterrobinson8530 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      I quite agree with your sentiments.
      So its ok to drive a range rover yet denigrate people who cant afford one?
      I also love your channel,but a word of advice/wisdom.
      When you can afford it.
      Buy some humility.

  • @josephmifsud8261
    @josephmifsud8261 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great find. Not fond of the Citroen 2CV space saver wheel, but it is this sort of car that people need now

  • @nervo6321
    @nervo6321 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice little runabout...i like the colour too.

  • @Safiyyah.610
    @Safiyyah.610 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the first video of yours I ever watched 😊.
    I have a Mazda 2 (I bought it new in 2011 and mechanically it's been a gem).
    My husband, who used to drive a lot for his last job, drove my Mazda 2 and fell in love with Mazda. Last year he bought a Mazda 3 sedan 😊
    I really hope that you will do video on a Mazda 3.

  • @davidartina5022
    @davidartina5022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spot on with your comments about diesel cars and their owners.

  • @nickvernon268
    @nickvernon268 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can relate so much to this video in my previous job! So true about lower priced cars 🚗

  • @rogerb68
    @rogerb68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great result Matt and a decent profit too..
    ( Thanks for Confirming "Harrods" )😁

  • @version736ha2
    @version736ha2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm enjoying the cheap car videos more than the high end. They make for more interesting videos

  • @scottferguson1322
    @scottferguson1322 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see your luck has changed Matt. 😉😎👍

  • @mvmnt.
    @mvmnt. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quite an effortless transformation, perfect. Be interested if it sold for that price as the mileage would put me off a little.

  • @oxide32100
    @oxide32100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    could i make a comment, its also important that people dont just rely on the vehicles number plate at that time, many cars are being sold using plates from donors that have been written off or scrapped and are used on stolen vehicles of the same type and colour, many write off vehicles arent always recorded and wont show on a history check, always check the validity of the vin plates on any vehicle to see if its been tampered with or is different from the vehicle check.

  • @nigelbryant5932
    @nigelbryant5932 ปีที่แล้ว

    About time you had a result 👍. How about an update on your house renovation

  • @MattTalkTech
    @MattTalkTech ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got a great Deal there! Well done

  • @2e0bgb
    @2e0bgb ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a vast improvement !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Backpfeifengesicht45
    @Backpfeifengesicht45 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My wife had the JDM version of this with the 1.3 Sky Active and CVT box. What a little gem.

  • @shaunwest3612
    @shaunwest3612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video HPA,nice little car and profit for you 👌😀👍

  • @intrepidbun5002
    @intrepidbun5002 ปีที่แล้ว

    great success! can't see Manny cruising round LA in one of these 😎

  • @lilhunk69
    @lilhunk69 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one Matt about time you had a good one 👍 keep up the great work

  • @andrewpreston4127
    @andrewpreston4127 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice result for you. Must say, those diesels really sound agricultural. Love the colour.

  • @christophernoble6810
    @christophernoble6810 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done, something decent for a change.