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  • Which engine for new MX-5? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Most reviews of the new Mazda MX-5 praise and recommend the 1.5 engine, but the most recent review I have seen advises going for the 2.0 engine especially...
  • Scratched bodywork - should I fix before part exchanging? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I will be trading in my 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 diesel with 80,000 miles on the clock for a new Volkswagen Golf. The Mazda has some bad scratches and I've been...
  • How can I calculate the true mpg in my Mazda 6? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a 1.8-litre petrol Mazda 6. The ‘info’ button reveals I am achieving between 42 and 43 miles per gallon. How accurate are these in-car...
  • Should I change my car? 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Sept 2007 Mazda 6 2.0 diesel, which has been totally reliable and trouble free for 3.5 years. I have read your advice that diesels start costing...
  • Please recommend a 7-seat vehicle for my son's family? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My son is looking to exchange his BMW estate car for a 7-seater as they are expecting a third child and will need three car seats and room for extra passengers....
  • May the fours be with you 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I wondered if what your views are on the merits of the Avensis, Insignia, Mondeo and Mazda 6, probably diesel and to keep for several years. I had a Mazda...
  • Mazda 6 airbag recall 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently took my 2002 Mazda 6 to the local dealer in response to a safety recall notice concerning the passenger airbag - console airbag light on and...
  • Which economical SUV or saloon for towing and seating comfort? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Next summer I intend to trade in my three-year-old SEAT Altea XL Sport for a new or nearly new car. The car needs to able to tow a 1100kg caravan, be economical,...
  • Car documents still show registered keeper as previous keeper - how can I change this? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Four years ago I bought a 2-month-old pre-registered Mazda 3 with seven miles on the clock from a main dealer. Obviously, it had never been driven much....
  • Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I...
  • Mazda RX-8 poor compression 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Mazda RX8 192 that I bought in April 2005 with 5,000mls on the clock. I bought it from a Mazda Dealer with a full service history and I have...
  • My brakes are soft after replaceing pads on a Mazda 6. Why? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My brakes are soft after replaceing pads on a Mazda 6. Why?
  • What is a reliable family car? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I need to trade in my three-year-old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I drive approximately 20,000 miles per annum but over winding country roads and usually short...
  • Mazda 5 ABS pump failure 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    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...
  • Mazda diesel or petrol 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have done 90,000 trouble free miles over four years in a Mazda 6 163 hp diesel. I love the way it drives, especially the way the engine responds. I am...
  • Buying a Mazda 5 - diesel or petrol? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We are a young family looking to move to a bigger car to carry all of the paraphernalia associated with our two young children (currently we own a Honda...
  • What's causing our Mazda 3's engine to surge when riding the clutch? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm writing this email as a frustrated new Mazda owner. Last October we purchased a Mazda 3 Venture petrol from EMG Mazda Cambridge. It has now done 2300...
  • I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking...
  • Automatic fears 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Mazda 2 1.4 automatic 4 years ago and have so far covered 41,000 incident free miles. Well almost, for at each annual service I have reported...
  • Can we reject our Mazda MX-5 because of its gearbox problems? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Back in March we bought a Mazda MX-5. It's a 2007 57-plate 2.0 Sport. We test drove it and thought the gearbox was a little tricky to get into first gear...
 

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