Second Hand Mazda 2 Bonnet Strut

The Mazda 2 uses a simple prop rod to hold the bonnet open rather than gas struts, so there is no bonnet strut or gas stay fitted to any variant of this model. If you are looking for the bonnet prop rod itself, that is the part you need to search for instead. Alternatively, if your bonnet is not staying open, the hinge or the prop rod clip or bracket may be the issue worth investigating.

The Mazda 2 has been sold in the UK across distinct generations - the first generation (DJ/DL, from 2015 onwards) replaced the earlier DE generation (2007-2014) - and the prop rod design can differ between these generations, so matching the generation is important. Within a generation, the prop rod is generally shared across engine variants and trim levels, as it is a simple mechanical part tied to the bonnet and engine bay structure. If your car sits near a facelift year, confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker to be safe.

The pre-2015 Mazda 2 (DE generation, 2007-2014) and the post-2015 Mazda 2 (DJ/DL generation, 2015-onwards) are entirely different platforms, so the prop rod from the older generation is very unlikely to fit the newer car. You should source a prop rod that matches your specific generation, and the best starting point is giving the breaker your registration so they can confirm the correct part.

Trim level does not affect the bonnet prop rod - it is a functional part tied to the engine bay structure and bonnet, which is shared across all trim levels within a generation. Whether your car is a base SE or a top-spec GT Sport, the prop rod will be the same part, so you do not need to worry about sourcing one from a matching trim.

On the Mazda 2, the bonnet is held open by a simple prop rod that locates into a hole or bracket on the bonnet or engine bay - if the rod itself is bent, missing, or the locating bracket is broken, the bonnet will not stay up. It is worth checking both the rod and the bracket or clip it sits in, as sometimes only the bracket needs replacing rather than the rod itself. A breaker can supply either part, and giving them your registration will help ensure you get the correct item for your generation of Mazda 2.