Compare prices on a used Mazda 2 cv joints from UK breakers. Free part request, no obligation.
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
A used cv joints that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The Mazda 2 is a front-wheel-drive car throughout its entire production history, and CV joints are a standard part of the front driveshaft assembly on all front-wheel-drive vehicles, so yes, every Mazda 2 has them. Each front driveshaft has an inner and an outer CV joint, and these are the parts that transfer drive to the front wheels while allowing the steering and suspension to move. If you are hearing a clicking noise on full lock or a vibration at speed, a worn CV joint or a split CV boot is the likely cause. A breaker can supply the full driveshaft including both joints, or in some cases the joint and boot kit separately.
The first-generation Mazda 2 (DY, 2003–2007) and the second-generation Mazda 2 (DE, 2007–2014) are completely different platforms, so the driveshafts and CV joints from one generation will not cross over to the other. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation and match the part accurately. Do not assume parts are interchangeable across that 2007 boundary even if engine sizes look similar.
Engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint specification because a larger or more powerful engine may require a more robust joint to handle the additional torque, so a 1.5 unit may not be identical to a 1.3 unit even within the same generation. Always tell the breaker your exact engine size alongside your registration so they can check the correct specification. Do not assume all engines within a generation share the same driveshaft parts.
Trim level does not affect CV joint fitment on the Mazda 2 — the running gear is determined by the generation and engine, not whether the car is an SE, TS, Sport, or any other trim. You may find cosmetic differences between donor cars from different trim levels, but these are irrelevant for a mechanical part like a CV joint. Confirm generation and engine size with the breaker and you can source from any trim donor car with confidence.
The third-generation Mazda 2 (DJ, launched in the UK from 2015) moved to a new platform, so driveshaft and CV joint parts from the second-generation DE model are not expected to be directly compatible. As always, confirm your exact registration with the breaker so they can verify the correct part for your specific car rather than relying on visual or size comparisons alone.
Yes, always specify whether you need the nearside (NS, left, driver's side on UK cars) or offside (OS, right, passenger's side) driveshaft, as the two sides are not always identical — the inner joint length and spline count can differ between left and right. On some front-wheel-drive layouts one driveshaft is longer than the other due to the position of the gearbox, so fitting the wrong side will not work. Tell the breaker your registration, engine size, and which side you need to ensure you get the correct part.