Mazda 2 recommendation

[Tim114]

Hi there,

Looking for a 3-year-old car to replace my 16-year-old Peugeot. A Mazda 2 automatic and a Hyundi 120 have been suggested. Ideally I want a car that is economic, safe and very reliable. I do only short drives and average no more than 500 miles a year. Also want an automatic with a proper gearbox and an engine more powerful than a 1.2. HVe been told that Mazda's and Hyundi's are very reliable, but that they can suffer from poor paint quality.

Any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Tim