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Mazda Mazda2 road tax (2026/27)

How much is Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) on a Mazda Mazda2? 80% of the 5 in stock pay the flat £200/yr standard rate.

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How much is road tax on a Mazda Mazda2?

Most used Mazda Mazda2 in stock pay the flat standard rate of £200 a year — 80% were first registered on or after 1 April 2017, when road tax became a single annual rate regardless of CO₂. Figures are for the 2026/27 UK tax year.

Standard rate
£200/yr
Most common
£200/yr (80%)
From April 2017
80% of stock
Median CO₂
110 g/km

fuel type. For models registered before April 2017, VED is calculated purely using graduated CO2

Standard rate (year 2+)
£200/yr

Cars registered from 1 Apr 2017 (2026/27)

Most common in stock
£200/yr

80% of Mazda Mazda2

Expensive-car supplement
+£440/yr

If over £40k new · years 2–6

How Mazda Mazda2 road tax is worked out

First-year rate by CO₂ (cars registered from 1 April 2026)
CO₂Petrol / EV / RDE2 dieselNon-RDE2 diesel
0 g/km£10£10
1–50 g/km£115£135
51–75 g/km£135£280
76–90 g/km£280£365
91–100 g/km£365£405
101–110 g/km£405£455
111–130 g/km£455£560
131–150 g/km£560£1,410
151–170 g/km£1,410£2,270
171–190 g/km£2,270£3,420
191–225 g/km£3,420£4,850
226–255 g/km£4,850£5,690
Over 255 g/km£5,690£5,690

After the first year

2026/27
  • £200/yr standard rate — every car registered on or after 1 April 2017, petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric.
  • +£440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6 if the list price was over £40,000 new (£50,000 for electric cars registered from April 2025).
  • Electric cars pay £10 in the first year, then the £200 standard rate — the zero-emission exemption ended on 1 April 2025.
  • Cars registered 2001–2017 stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M), from £20 to £790 a year.

Rates shown are for the 2026/27 UK tax year (source: DVLA / GOV.UK). Check the exact figure for a specific car by its registration on the GOV.UK vehicle-tax service.

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Trim-by-trim specifications & road tax

Trim-level specifications for the Mazda 2 (Petrol, Diesel, Petrol/Electric Hybrid), across 125 recorded variants.

Performance
67–114 bhp
Power
8.4s
0–60 mph (fastest)
129 mph
Top speed
1,242–1,596 cc
Engine
Economy & running costs
42–83 mpg
Fuel economy
87–159 g/km
CO₂
£190
Road tax (VED)
7–22 of 50
Insurance group
Dimensions & practicality
3,940 mm
Length
1,983 mm
Width
1,495 mm
Height
2,560 mm
Wheelbase
1,037 kg
Weight
5
Seats
5
Doors
Euro NCAP safety
5★
Adult
4★
Child
2★
Pedestrian

The Mazda 2 (07-15) was tested by Euro NCAP in and received the following safety ratings:

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TrimFuelPowerMPGCO₂Ins.
1.5 Skyactiv G Exclusive-Line 5dr AutoAutomaticPetrol88 bhp52.3 mpg12214
1.5i Hybrid Pure 5dr CVTAutomaticPetrol/Electric Hybrid114 bhp70.6 - 74.3 mpg8713
1.5 e-Skyactiv G 115 GT Sport Tech 5drManualPetrol113 bhp56.5 mpg11322
1.5 Skyactiv-G 100th Anniversary Edition 5dManualPetrol88 bhp53.3 mpg12018
SkyActiv-G 115ps GT Sport Nav+ 5dManualPetrol113 bhp47.9 - 49.6 mpg12720
SkyActiv-G 90ps Tech Edition 5dManualPetrol88 bhp62 mpg10515
1.5 (115bhp) Sport Nav (Leather) 5dManualPetrol113 bhp56 mpg11719
1.5d Sport Nav 5dManualDiesel103 bhp83 mpg8916
1.5 SE-L 5d AutoAutomaticPetrol88 bhp58 mpg11215
1.5 (75bhp) SE 5dManualPetrol73 bhp60 mpg11013
1.5 Tamura Nav 5d AutoAutomaticPetrol100 bhp44 mpg14514
1.5 Sport (2010) 3dManualPetrol100 bhp49 mpg13216

Manufacturer specifications aggregated across recorded trims; individual cars vary by options and age. Figures are a guide — confirm exact spec with the seller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is road tax on a Mazda Mazda2?
A Mazda Mazda2 registered on or after 1 April 2017 pays the flat standard rate of £200 a year for 2026/27. Cars registered between March 2001 and March 2017 pay a CO₂-based band instead. If the car cost over £40,000 new, add the £440/yr expensive-car supplement in years 2–6.
Do electric Mazda Mazda2s pay road tax?
Yes — since 1 April 2025 zero-emission cars pay VED. A new electric car pays £10 in its first year, then the £200 standard rate; electric cars registered before April 2025 also pay £200. Electric cars registered before March 2017 pay £20.
What is the expensive-car (£40,000) supplement?
Cars with a list price over £40,000 when new pay an extra £440 a year on top of the standard rate for five years, starting from the second licence (years 2–6). For zero-emission cars registered from 1 April 2025 the threshold is £50,000. It is based on the list price when new, not the price you pay used.
How is road tax calculated for the Mazda Mazda2?
For cars registered from April 2017, VED is a first-year "showroom" rate based on CO₂ emissions, then the flat £200 standard rate every year after. Older cars (2001–2017) stay on the CO₂ band system (bands A–M). You can check the exact rate for any specific car by its registration on the DVLA vehicle-tax service.
How does used-car road tax work in the UK?
For cars first registered from April 2017, VED involves a first-year rate followed by a standard flat rate. An additional surcharge applies for cars with a list price over £40,000 when new. Older cars, registered before April 2017, are taxed according to their CO2 emission bands.
How many Mazda Mazda2s are for sale?
There are 3 Mazda Mazda2s currently for sale, ranging from model years 2015 to 2018.