Mazda MAZDA2 Recall R/2018/256: Vehicles May Be Fitted With An Incorrect Purge Valve Bracket, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 1 Oct 2018
- Launched
- 1,362
- vehicles in the UK
- AJ030A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled MAZDA2 vehicles built between 10 January 2018 and 10 May 2018. Subject vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket. The recall notice describes the fix as: will be checked. If the incorrect part has been installed , the part needs to be replaced. If there is any evidence of fouling between components , the fuel pipe will also be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Subject vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLES MAY BE FITTED WITH AN INCORRECT PURGE VALVE BRACKET Defect: Subject vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket. Remedy: Subject vehicles will be checked. If the incorrect part has been installed � the part needs to be replaced. If there is any evidence of fouling between components � the fuel pipe will also be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicles may be fitted with an incorrect purge valve bracket.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: will be checked. If the incorrect part has been installed , the part needs to be replaced. If there is any evidence of fouling between components , the fuel pipe will also be replaced.
Are You Affected?
MAZDA2 built between 10 January 2018 and 10 May 2018 may be included. Mazda estimates 1,362 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the campaign code AJ030A or the DVSA reference R/2018/256. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA2, MAZDA3 and 2 moreLow pressure fuel pump impeller might become deformed | Urgent | R/2021/435 | |
| MAZDA2Takata passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/319 | |
| CX-3, MAZDA2, MAZDA3Software error can cause engine to fail | Low | R/2018/087 | |
| MAZDA2Handbrake may disengage unexpectedly | Urgent | R/2018/017 | |
| CX-3, MAZDA2Brake hose retaining clip may fail | Urgent | R/2017/203 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2018/284 on 30 Sep 2018, for takata driver and passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended. The one launched after it was R/2018/317 on 19 Nov 2018, for the takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended. You can also see every Mazda recall, the Mazda MAZDA2 recall history and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/256, launched 1 October 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.