The 2008 Mazda 2 is a front-wheel-drive hatchback, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 1.3 litres and an output of 63 kW (86 hp).

The asking price is 1,880 €. That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 2,000 €. The estimate is based on 50 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

The odometer reads 277,000 km, which works out at about 15,000 km per year. The car was inspected 8/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 8/2027.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 610 € per year.

The original tyre size is 175/65 R14. The seller is a private individual, Vantaa.

Basic information

Registration number
UCY-291
Mileage
277,000 km
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Engine
1.3 l, Petrol
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Body type
Hatchback
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
167603
Nettiauto ID
15914103

Technical details

Power
63 kW / 86 hp
Torque
122 Nm
Acceleration (0–100)
12.9 s
Doors
5
CO2 emissions
125 g/km
Last inspection
8/2026

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 1,880 €

At market price

Market price estimate 2,000 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 50 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mazda 2, 2008) 2,350 €
  • Sold by a private seller −350 €
  • Market price estimate 2,000 €

A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 6 days.

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 8/2027

About 12 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 8/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failures in the same model series

662 cars of the Mazda 2 model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 525 defects leading to a failure, or 79.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is about as many defects as in cars of the same age on average.

Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 37.3

    247 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Chassis and body 16.5

    109 defects·All cars 10.1

    Frame, floor pan and sills, exhaust system, fuel tank

  3. Steering 11.3

    75 defects·All cars 4.5

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

The remaining 17.9 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (349). Median mileage 170,000 km.

Figures describe the Mazda 2 model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Sale periods

Private seller, Vantaa, Uusimaa 1 day for sale
11/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mazda 2 cost?

Mazda 2 is for sale at 1,880 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 2,000 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 11/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 277,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 8/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How often does this model fail its inspection?

In Traficom's statistics, 45.5 % of Mazda 2 cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (662 inspections, median mileage 170,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

How common is a 2008 Mazda in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 3,609 Mazda passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 3.3 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 12th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (93.4 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

What causes inspection failures for this model year?

For Mazda 2 cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, chassis and body, steering. That is 79.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 153 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

What tyre size fits this car?

The car's original tyre size is 175/65 R14.

Where is Mazda 2 located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Vantaa, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.