Buying a used sports car - Mazda MX5 or Porsche Boxster?

I’m looking for a fun weekend sports car that will only do a few thousand miles a year and not be used over the winter months. I have narrowed my choices down to a nearly new Mazda MX5 Sport for £20K or...

Buying a new SUV - SEAT Ateca or Mazda CX-3?

I have decided to get myself a car and want to get an SUV. However, with more than 50 different models on sale, I can’t make a decision on which one to buy. I have test driven the SEAT Ateca and Mazda...

Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine?

My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed the oil and said it was contaminated (they didn't...

Seat belt warning light stuck on - how can I fix it?

My 2012 Mazda MX5 has developed a problem with the driver's seat belt warning light staying on. My local dealer says this is a known fault, but is not a recall issue. He is suggesting a new under seat...

Mazda 3 - full service history vs full dealer service history?

I have a Mazda 3 which will be three years old in February and out of warranty. I would like to get the car serviced by an excellent local independent garage. Obviously this will mean not having a full...

Need a used small family car for £5000 - what would you recommend?

I have £5000 to spend on a used car. It must have five-doors and space to fit a buggy in the boot. I have been looking at the Mazda 3 (2010 model), are these any good?

Mazda 2 EAC warning - what does it mean?

My 1.4 diesel Mazda 2 (2006 model) lost power yesterday and displayed an EAC warning on the dashboard. I could only drive it home in first gear. What could the problem be?

Which Mazda 3?

I am looking at an economical family hatch mainly for city driving with an occasional long distance motroway journey. So thinking about the Mazda 3..should I go for the automatic 2.2 l 150 bhp diesel or...

Mazda bodywork issues?

I have purchased a 2015 Mazda 2 115 sport Nav. I'm impressed with the drive, economy, and specs and look forward to many years of ownership. However, a friend who owns a MX 5 has urged me to have the...

My brakes are soft after replaceing pads on a Mazda 6. Why?

My brakes are soft after replaceing pads on a Mazda 6. Why?