Spending Over RM6,000 on Mazda 2 Wear & Tear, New Spark Plugs, Tyres, Suspension & Etc! | WapCar

My ownership with the Mazda2 Hatchback is coming up to 6 years now and I think it's time for a refresher.
I went to replace the major wear and tear parts on the car covering the suspension and engine to make my car feel as good as new.
Mazda 2 Parts Replaced:
General Service (Oil change & Fuel Filter Change)
Battery Varta Q85 (115D23L)
Michelin PS4 205/50 ZR16
Mazda Original Front & Rear Absorber
Mazda Original Front & Rear Absorber Mounting
Mazda Original Front Link Stabiliser
KYB Front Absorber Bush
Mazda Original Air & Cabin Filter
NGK Iridium Spark Plugs
Brembo Front & Rear Brake Rotor
Brembo Front & Rear Brake Pads
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Quick Specs:
Name: 2015 Mazda2 1.5L Hatch
Engine: 1.5L naturally aspirated 4-cylinder SkyActiv-G petrol
Power: 114 PS & 149 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
0 - 100 km/h: N/A
Top Speed: N/A
Price: RM 87,956 (OTR without insurance)
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[@a_embleton]

It is such a nice looking car! Mazda is my favourite car brand at the moment!

[@yewbtang1848]

It's the tyres that cost the most - comprising almost 29% of the total cost. But they are excellent tyres. Like what some wise people say...buy the most expensive tyres that you can afford!

[@maxleong91]

yeah agree.... expensive but worth the price

[@sa4555]

Yew, who said that? Its literally the dumbest statement I ever heard about tyres. Expensive tyres does not mean that by default they are superior. There are countless factors that would affect your choice, my driving style, weight and horsepower of my car, wet and dry grips, braking distance etc etc. Remember its always about finding middle ground, as no tyre is perfect. Malaysian Market is flooded with older tyres, that no one should be allowed to sell, along with cheap Chinese tyres with horrible safety.

[@AdrianChiaa]

Yeap, I totally agree on buying the best tyres you can afford 👍

[@highiq145]

@@sa4555 cheap no good, good no cheap.

[@victor070]

overkill for such car. michlin primacy 4 would be more than enough

[@mohdanuar4838]

How to install carplay for 2015 model? Any idea

[@WapCar]

www.wapcar.my/bm/naik-taraf-mazda-anda-dengan-apple-carplay--android-auto-pada-rm-1055-sahaja-29650

[@mohamedzulkifly8966]

Why?? Its quite A brand new car... 😱

[@AdrianChiaa]

6 years lor, old already 😆

[@boipeloloeto145]

I’ve had my Mazda 2 since 2015 in July, the confidence I still have in this car is extreme. I just need to change my spark plugs and that’s it. Awesome video

[@AdrianChiaa]

Amazing!

[@cindylim57]

I totally agree with you on the saying that "if you take care of your car, your car will take care of you". I do replacements prematurely and never wait for it to break down. The confidence in knowing your car can go further at your disposal is what a car is really for.

[@felixlaupc]

Only people who drove Mazda before truly understands what driving is and will keep on coming back to Mazda cars.

[@zaimikmal6631]

Really? How about conti owners?

[@felixlaupc]

@@zaimikmal6631 you have to drive one to understand. Mazda 3 and 6 handles better than B8 audi A4.

[@royalprince5878]

@@felixlaupc VW Group not as great as before. Too much obsession with EV that they cut cost here there maybe to fund their EV project. VAG seems to be not coming up with anything innovative in regards to engine and gearbox for ICE.

[@AdrianChiaa]

100%, I drive hundreds of cars day in day out but I still feel excited behind the wheel of a Mazda

[@royalprince5878]

@@AdrianChiaa Bro how about driving Mazda and your Passat B7? Which offers the satisfying and rewarding driving dynamics, experience and fun?

[@aizatzulkarnain]

I'm aiming for that one day I have that sum amount of money, I'll do the same thing like you did Adrian. Very good car maintenance practiced. 👍🏻😁

[@AdrianChiaa]

Thank you! Yes do it! Car will feel brand new 😄

[@acgan7128]

Why Not ....do some details Review on this Mazda 2 , in a very near future !!

[@NihonmelayuMalaysia]

He had done that 😂

[@abdinsyakirin77]

Great video! My 2015 Mazda 2 just hit 87k today. Probably going to change my transmission oil since I read some here that it is advisable to change every 30-40k. I love this car, the driving experience is unexplainable.

[@AdrianChiaa]

Expect a much silkier gear change after you do it 😋

[@hasanzeineddine4746]

Did the 205 50 16 tyres affect your mazda 2 fuel consumption or performance ? Im planning to change mine from the stock 185 65 15 to 195 55 16 or 205 55 16

[@AdrianChiaa]

I'm averaging 6.1L/100km consistently, acceleration performance is a little slower than original, but I get much better confidence in the corners and highway speed

[@navinsim]

@@AdrianChiaa Hey Adrian, my Mazda 2 sedan has stock of 185/60 R16. Planning to get Michelin Primacy 4 size 195/55 R16. Do you think it's okay to get these tyres? Any advice?

[@AdrianChiaa]

@@navinsim no porblem, great tyres.

[@navinsim]

@@AdrianChiaa Thanks for the quick response! Appreciate it! 👍

[@nurulmaitin]

Very good info Adrian TQ 👍🏻👍🏻 Mine mazda 2 2016. Will replace the absorber & other parts. Its very comfortable to drive mazda. Sayang nak tukar baru 😂

[@sunnyj7302]

How long have you been using your car thinking of buying one as well

[@fishgita5461]

Which is the max tyre size should i put on ma Mazda demio 2015?

[@AndrewKNI]

Great video Adrian. We should all follow your example than waiting until things fail. Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2022 :-)

[@AdrianChiaa]

Merry Christmas!

[@NinoPanino]

Is this the average price of after warranty maintenance of a mazda? How much difference if compared to a similar Honda or Toyota?

[@AdrianChiaa]

About 30-40% more

[@lsesam]

Oil you use for transmisión and engine ?

[@cllow2595]

Hi Adrian, what make u prefer Mazda absorber instead of other brand like KYB?

[@adkan1995]

What you said about mazda is true, it's very hard to explain it to a non mazda driver why its driving dynamics is just so good. Everything about the car feels intricate and calibrated/weighted correctly, the steering feel, the body weight transfer when at a corner etc. It really has to be felt by the driver rather than explained

[@biltwelltim3318]

Hi, what is the part number for the absorber mount and absorber bearing?

[@spalderz]

Is it normal to have to change that much parts after 6 years? I'm about to get my 1st Mazda next week but when I drove Toyota for 9 years, apart from tires, battery & parts changed during regular maintenance, I only had to change one engine mount & front brake rotors.

[@yewbtang1848]

I think Adrian tries to maintain his car in tip top condition always.

[@royalprince5878]

Mazda for more handling, dynamics and bit of performance. Definitely reliability nowhere near Toyota. Maybe Mazda is between VW & Toyota, somewhere in the middle

[@AdrianChiaa]

Personally I'm a more sensitive driver, whenever something makes a bit of noise, I must rectify it. These are all wear & tear parts and I don't want to change them when it breaks, I just changed all of them while I'm at it

[@SynchroM3h]

Hey Spalderz, I have had my Mazda 6 for 6 years now. It did require some repairs and additional maintenance. I.e Spark Plugs. Small Light bulbs + fuses and a light switch replacement. But other than the normal maintenance as you mentioned, the Mazda's tend to be well built. The engine runs very well even at the current age. I think you should be fine, if you take care of your car and don't leave it last minute to fix things. (When the wheel is basically falling off - lol)

[@SynchroM3h]

Oh the car itself is 12 years old. So I have had it for half its life so far - 6 years. 😀 Still in use. 👍

[@netzcd]

How long you plan to keep your 2? Another 6 years?

[@AdrianChiaa]

No plans to change yet

[@izzazross6027]

Hi Adrian! My mazda 2 sedan is about the same age as yours. Mileage now close to 90k km. How do you decide to change your air filter and absorbers? Recently I changed my brake pad (recommended by SC) without replacing the brake rotor. Now my car is making screeching noise when braking. Not sure if I have to change the brake rotor too.

[@momoma92sss28]

if ur rotor is kong, might as well change the rotor together. Else u will need to change rotor and a new pair of brake pad (again)

[@izzazross6027]

@@momoma92sss28 how to tell if the rotor already kong?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Air filter I change every 20,000km or sometimes every 10,000km depends on how dirty it is. Absorbers when the damping is not as comfortable and making noises when going over undulations. You should change your rotors too because the Mazda original brake pads are very abrasive which damages the rotors.

[@izzazross6027]

@@AdrianChiaa thanks for the reply man. Since our mazda are about the same age, I will follow closely on your mazda 2 journey until you decided to sell your baby. Haha.

[@junwong7959]

Just looked through the pricing list, some of the items are actually more expensive than Singapore (where I am from). Oil change in SG is about 300rm after conversion just for comparison.

[@AdrianChiaa]

That includes a fuel filter change, which is 300+

[@CarloBtt]

I'm looking for sport struts like koni or bilstein but it looks like there is nothing for the DJ, does anybody know? Do you know if DE parts fit on the DJ/DL?

[@patrickpaulraj984]

What do you think of swapping the air filter with a K&N filter, will there be any damage to the engine?

[@Dr23rippa]

6:11 100%

[@NihonmelayuMalaysia]

May i know aldrin where to install all of that parts? My mazda 2 also need to change the suspension

[@sa4555]

Why not service them? Replacing them will be more costly.

[@NihonmelayuMalaysia]

@@sa4555 1st time heard suspensions able to the service 2nd my m2 skyactiv already reached 5 years with 120k mileage, doing long distance driving, noticing when 150-160km/j, it wasn't as stable as before especially + it bounced back more than it used to

[@sa4555]

@@NihonmelayuMalaysia Yes suspension s can be repaired, its done all over the globe. Only in Malaysia I see people getting surprised about absorbers being repaired. I recently had one of my beemer ones got repaired at Amin Repair Absorber located in shah alam. You can go and have a chat with them, their work is excellent with very reasonable prices.

[@aircommandslipperz]

@@NihonmelayuMalaysia it depends..if cost of replacing the original suspension is similar to servicing them, then i would prefer buying new. if much cheaper to service , then i would go for service. also if u can find a good workshop to service with cheaper price..

[@NihonmelayuMalaysia]

@@aircommandslipperz Thanx for the advice bro 👍

[@WaiHong94]

Ur speedometer still doing good? Mine can't show the speed anymore 😂

[@AdrianChiaa]

Mine have dead pixels 😂

[@izzazross6027]

Brooo, same for my car. Hahaha. I just rely on the HUD. Asked SC before, you cant repair it and need to replace the whole dashboard. And it will cost you RM2k. So the SC does not recommending it, with that money better spend elsewhere such as your engine and what not.

[@AdrianChiaa]

@@izzazross6027 that's crazyyyy, I'll just live with HUD then 😵😵😵

[@MrTanzhiyong]

Same here Mazda 2 2015, although the HUD is still working fine

[@zubair.asyraf]

what kind of oil service would cost rm750? is it for engine only? or does it include transmission, brake fluid etc.?

[@royalprince5878]

Lol 750 is too expensive even for service outside. BMW & VW official SC charge 700+ for oil change (15k km or 1 year). That's already outrageous. Don't tell me this ordinary non-turbo Mazda engine oil change is 750??? That's a rip off. Should be more than half of the figures

[@AdrianChiaa]

Did a fuel filter change too, it's in the description box

[@DishanKawol]

I have Mazda 3 2016 and got Istop issue and already add a new battery. I need to change the capacitor. Do you know where to buy in Malaysia? or what advise you have for me.

[@chenjl562]

RMM6,000!!! Walau ye...

[@owenlo9223]

My Mazda 2 having squeaky sound when shifting gear 2 to gear 3 , send to workshop but they couldn't found where the sound was from , anyone owner experience this as well ?

[@Lawrence94]

PS4 on the Mazda 2 seems kinda overkill though...

[@aircommandslipperz]

me too think overkill..it is not performance/sport car even if u push very hard..i would choose primacy 4

[@AdrianChiaa]

Depends on your driving needs, I want a tyre with superior and consistent wet and dry grip because I travel long distances alot. Primacy4 was my other option but the Mazda2 is not something I call comfortable so I decided to go for PS4 instead

[@muhammadsyahidabubakar5418]

When you decided to change your car parts, do you decide what part to change yourself or your mechanic recommend to you?

[@AdrianChiaa]

I decided to change myself because things were wearing out

[@kyyyy21]

Love this video bro, just bought a 2016 with 60k kms , gonna do the same thing you’re doing now .

[@jpngion]

Take care of your car, and your car will take care of you. Preach it!

[@AdrianChiaa]

Oh yeahhhhh 🤙🤙🤙

[@dannywongpc5715]

RM 6k wow bro water fish lah you....hahaha

[@shaktisvaran7491]

Hi bro.. Can you add the lazada shop link in your description... I would like to purhase some parts from them

[@Chinyj1975]

are those stock rim? whats ur rim spec? r16x5.5?

[@maxleong91]

i have the same 205/50/16 PS4... changed Jan2021 @ RM386 per donut... seems like the recent price hike had quite an impact.... anyway, had people saying that having PS4 at my small little car is overkill... but i would think otherwise - at least it's there when i need it

[@aircommandslipperz]

maybe michelin primacy 4 is a good choice too..silent and good grip on wet and a bit cheaper..

[@maxleong91]

@@aircommandslipperz primacy4 doesn't have 205/50/16 though...i can't go 205/55/16 as it will be +5.1% from ori size... and getting a 195 defeats the purpose of me upsizing.... hahah

[@aircommandslipperz]

@@maxleong91 oh okay didnt know about that

[@AdrianChiaa]

No such thing as overkill when it comes to tyre safety 😋

[@celetials1050]

Great videos adrian! Wanna ask which car has more expensive spare parts ya? Honda Hrv, toyota Chr or proton X50 ya?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Proton X50

[@celetials1050]

@@AdrianChiaa wow never expect that! Tho its proton haha.

[@gagasuan1]

Hmm, the brembos are more affordable than I ever imagined.

[@momoma92sss28]

yes check out their parts online, their OEM line-up is pretty affordable

[@gagasuan1]

@@momoma92sss28 Hi there thanks for the reply. In the video Adrian mentioned he went for the Brembo originals. Is there any difference between the Brembo originals he mentioned and the OEM line-up you recommends?

[@AdrianChiaa]

These are their OEM replacement series, not Performance series, so slightly more affordable

[@gagasuan1]

@@AdrianChiaa thanks Adrian for the reply. Will check them out.👍

[@kw1294]

Would u recommend to go for 2015 Mazda 3 cbu or 2016 Mazda 2, price are same same

[@selvan8619]

How bout the arm, have u change yur lower control arm?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Nope, Lower arms still good

[@selvan8619]

@@AdrianChiaa k..

[@alexkew8736]

wonder how much an alza cost to change all these

[@AdrianChiaa]

Around half the price

[@bensonwaweru4876]

Hello bro why can l original parts for Mazda

[@wichardnutma7827]

Nice video!

[@waran1323]

Adrian those rims goota go they are just old now

[@AdrianChiaa]

Hahaha watch more of my videos then my boss will give me bonus to buy new wheels 😆

[@waran1323]

@@AdrianChiaa 🤣🤣

[@robochitti]

tat is a lottttttttt for a mazda 2 tat I really feel I cud do the same for my 3

[@AdrianChiaa]

Mazda parts are not cheap haha

[@MunwaiCheaw]

Adrian, you changed the wheels for aesthetic reasons or also to accommodate the 205 width of the tyres? Would the stock wheels take 205 width?

[@RyeonLok]

I am using the stock rim with 205 tyre width. Despite people say 5.5J rim is too small for 205, but I have been fitting them and using them for 2 years down, I still haven't see why I shouldn't fit 205 tyres to original 16inch 5.5J rims... Hope any sifu here can point out

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

@@RyeonLok agreed my wife's 2016 mazda 6 gj 2.5 touring is on 235/45/r19 on stock rims...should have no issues going onto wider sections

[@AdrianChiaa]

Mazda2 stock wheels are 5.5j width, maximum could accommodate up to 195. PS4 narrowest width is 205, so I had to change to wider wheels

[@RyeonLok]

@@AdrianChiaa oh, then I'm using 5.5j with 205 tyre width . No problem so far... Maybe there is hidden issue but I didn't know, I hope anyone herr can point out the hidden issue of using 205tyre width on 5.5j rims...

[@royalprince5878]

Fuel filter? Sure. I don't think so. Supposed to be oil filter

[@AdrianChiaa]

Yes, fuel filter & oil filter lol

[@anas7412]

Adrian, do u change ur ATF oil?

[@abelaici5034]

6k cost of item not include workship cost..so cheap yeahh..can I get this price for my car😬

[@AdrianChiaa]

Bengkel bapa then can 😅

[@khookeatchye6883]

Good video Adrian 👍😀

[@AdrianChiaa]

Thank you! 🙏

[@hwkhue]

This shop sells tyres at unbeatable prices. But… its alignment & balancing skill is just horrible…

[@AdrianChiaa]

Apologies if the workmanship is not up to par, do communicate to my technicians on your preferred alignment specs so we can cater to your needs. Otherwise we will set it according to manufacturer stats

[@jokerkember]

Is you car vibrating when your gearbox is engaged and you’re creeping or just standing with full on brake? I have 1.3l it vibrates crazy when I reserve and start moving slowly, thinking of selling it because local dealer says that it’s normal for this car to vibrate like that.

[@AdrianChiaa]

Very slightly on standstill, but not irritating. That's a characteristic of Mazda small capacity SkyActiv engines

[@jokerkember]

@@AdrianChiaa you’re saying, slightly … that way my car vibrates I feel like it done or some cars from 90s, but not all car of that age were making vibration like this skyactiv engine. I still think that it’s an issue with my car, because the vibration is too strong in my opinion. But there’s one thing I discovered several day ago. When I turn rear window warmer, RPM doesn’t go below 700 and car doesn’t vibrate much. It’s about ECU and electrical load I guess.

[@epitepit8432]

good info man..tq

[@greysoncheong787]

The produo is yours ?

[@hanifmuhammad9138]

HI ADRIAN, how about the gearbox oil change?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Did mine at 80,000km

[@Moonface00z]

wow so cheap?

[@denniswong1117]

🖐🖐☕️☕️☕️

[@Mikekhoh]

Go to ah chong bengkel, much cheaper

[@AdrianChiaa]

Haha this is my dad's bengkel

[@ronaldt3422]

My Mazda cx5 is about 50k Kms and I've went through 3 sets of tyres already. The front tyres eat up faster than the rear

[@riazhassan6570]

Strange. Sounds like an alignment problem. I say ‘strange’ because our CX-5 is at 150 k km, and it is still using its original two sets of tyres ( one set is of snow tyres)

[@AdrianChiaa]

Rotate them so it doesn't wear out as quickly

[@fmlmobilelegend9723]

It’s all depends on how heavy your foot

[@ronaldt3422]

Actually mazda handling inspires too much confidence in me that I corner at speeds that are above average hence the fast tire wear

[@garysaw89]

Next on your list should be car detailing! Like bengtures

[@AdrianChiaa]

Still contemplating, expensive weih 😅

[@garysaw89]

@@AdrianChiaa i recommend diy detailing.. can collab with armorall/osren/igl 😉

[@swuanweilim1299]

Why general service so costly?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Replaced a fuel filter too that's 300++

[@haziqfahmi8716]

Love to watch ur Mazda2 reviews. Love that car too. Did u ever change ur bulb into the brghter one?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Nope, I plan to change to Mazda LED projectors next year 😬

[@haziqfahmi8716]

@@AdrianChiaa Nice one😎

[@gilangnurhudacharmansyah]

What are the specs for the brembo rotors?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Mazda specific parts, I didn't ask on the temperature specs etc

[@boscokhoo2463]

have u changed the engine mounts b4?

[@AdrianChiaa]

Nope, still good because I always shift to neutral when waiting for traffic lights

[@honguenloh4612]

Errr… I think your car old Liao… even fat boy h is driving a Mercedes coupe and fat man b is driving Aston lah.. time to change to a new car Liao…:)

[@AdrianChiaa]

Haha it's okay, I'm happy to be debt free

[@corptaxmyautotalk8832]

I have a Mazda 2 hatchback (DE model), had to change the engine mounting, one piece cost about RM1,300. Not even a full set.

[@waran1323]

Let's say u got scammed

[@corptaxmyautotalk8832]

I changed it at the official service center.

[@sa4555]

@@corptaxmyautotalk8832 let it be a lesson for future, offical dealers/workshops are the biggest scammers. In future always do some readup, try to look for the signs of said issue, check for spare parts pricing, visit few workshops but also check google reviews for said workshop, once satisfied only then pull the trigger. What I said might sounded awful lot of work but once you do it, it hardly takes few hours and saves you mostly from getting scammed.

[@amirulhidayatmd]

i would go with primacy 4 instead of pilot sport 4..more quieter, more comfort, better in wet..

[@danial7525]

no production for that size

[@aircommandslipperz]

@@danial7525 maybe other size?

[@AdrianChiaa]

PS4 more street cred

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

Nice video...just to check, did you do walnut blasting of your engine combustion chamber every 60k km mileage, as that helps to remove much carbon buildup and keeps your engine in tip top condition, also do you change your atf every 40k km?

[@HotRod16]

Hi there, mind to share anywhere in klang valley you know doing this walnut blasting? Often found only hydrogen cleaning. My car is over 235k km.

[@AdrianChiaa]

Nope, have not done walnut blasting, I consistently pump RON97, pour carbon deposit cleaner every 10k km and rev the nuts out of the engine, so I have very little carbon build up

[@AdrianChiaa]

ATF I changed mine at 80,000km

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

@@AdrianChiaa ok got it....i guess i am a little more risk adverse...i change out my atf every 30k km...

[@poovaneswaransupramaniam19]

@@AdrianChiaa not bad....i do pour ron 97 as well and rev hard when i get a chance ...

[@whutever]

Hi Adrian. I have a question as a recent owner of a used Mazda 2. Do you change the car's transmission fluid despite Mazda's claim that the fluid is for a lifetime?

[@sa4555]

I am not a Mazda owner but as BMW's owner I can assure you, that YOU MUST CHNAGE YOUR TRANSMISSION OIL every 50 to 60K kms. Dont fall for this life time nonsense, unless you want to learn a lesson, the hard way.

[@junwong7959]

Totally agree with SA4, please change the ATF fluid every 50k-60k km

[@whutever]

Thanks both. I guess I'll be changing the ATF. Couldn't risk compromising transmission

[@AdrianChiaa]

I changed mine at my dad's workshop at 80,000km. It was kopi gao colour when it came out with lots of fine particles

[@mohdyaacobabdlateh1807]

But Mazda claim change ATF oil can void warranty. Adoi..

[@cllow2595]

Hi Adrian, do u mind share the wiper model and prices ?

[@dickybirdcch]

those tyres are not original fitment, right? and the rims? did they fit the original rims?