Mazda 6 Tourer - Why is the fuel economy so poor?

I'm disappointed with the fuel consumption of my Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2 diesel. I never see better than about 44mpg on motorway runs (400 miles in a weekend), and only return 37mpg on town driving (which I...

auto gearbox choice

I briefly owned a 2009 VW Passat Estate – the 2.0L (138 bhp? TDi Highline version), with the DSG gearbox. Pulling out of a side road or entering a traffic island could prove unnerving as there was a district...

Why is my Mazda 3 jumpy at slow speeds?

I own a Mazda 3 (2008 model) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Over the past few months it has become rather jumpy at low speeds. I remember on my previous car, a Nissan, a stretched timing chain caused...

MX5 vs GT86 - Which is best?

I am thinking of buying a sports car. What is your view on the Mazda MX-5 (2.0-litre not the 1.5) and Toyota GT86. Cost wise there is not much difference between the two. Is the GT86 a real four-seater...

Mazda MX-5 air con problems

I have a 2007 Mazda MX-5 that has done 30,000 miles. I took it to a dealer because of a "rattling" under the bonnet. They are charging me almost £1000 to replace the air con compressor and auxiliary belt....

Mazda 5 ABS pump failure

I own a 2008 Mazda 5. Last week a warning light came on. I took it for a service and have been advised that the ABS pump needs replacing. The part has been quoted at £1449 +VAT and labour. This is very...

Need a used car to tow a caravan

I need to replace my 11 year old Audi A4 2.0 diesel, which has given excellent service. I want a good driver's car that is compact and not an SUV. The car needs to weigh at least 1500kg as it will need...

Why does my Mazda 6 need an oil change after 7000 miles?

The oil change service indicator on my Mazda 6 2.2 diesel has come on. The car is just under seven months old and has 6300 miles on the clock. Would you expect the oil change service interval to appear...

Mazda 6 problems

I have owned a 2014 Mazda 6 auto Tourer now for nearly a year and travelled over 20k in this time. I have had a couple of issues. Firstly, prior to a scheduled service at around 38k, I had an oil warning...

Mazda CX-5 - which tyres are best for towing?

I really like my Mazda CX-5 Sport 175 Auto which I use for towing a 1500kg caravan. The tyres (Toyo Proxes R36 225/55R19 99V) will soon require replacing but I find the current tyres quite noisy on the...