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Leaking boot seal - who is liable? 12 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 58 plate Mazda 3 from RRG Mazda Rochdale in Lancashire on the 14th, March, 2012 and would like your advice on a water leak into the... -
Should I scrap my 2001 Mazda MX5 - or keep it on the road? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Mazda MX5 1.8 with around 70,000 miles on the clock. It will probably fail its next MoT. Even though the engine and gearbox are still top... -
What do you expect the write off value of my 2002 Mazda MX-5 to be? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was rear ended yesterday in my 2002 Mazda MX-5. It's in excellent condition. As the boot floor has been pushed up, I fear it will be written off. It... -
What discount should I aim to get on the old model SEAT Ibiza? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a Seat Ibiza 1.4 Eco TSi 150. This model is due to be replaced in July this year. The list price is £17,945 with red paint and... -
What is wrong with the steering on my Mazda 6? 4 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Mazda 6 2.2-litre diesel with 102,000 on the clock. I have come to notice that the steering is loose when going left but a little heavy when... -
New Mazda CX-3 - AWD or 2WD with winter tyres? 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having finally settled on a new CX-3 I need to decide whether better to go for the 2WD and buy a set of winter wheels and tyres or just go for the AWD... -
Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway... -
Buying a new Golf SV - automatic or manual? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are are looking to get a new car to replace our Peugeot 206 for our growing family. We have been looking around for a new car and in principle... -
Do good petrol estate cars exist? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to get a good non-diesel family/estate car for city driving? Our family is due to increase in size imminently and our current diesel Mazda... -
Diesel cars for short runs - are there still problems? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda a few years ago but it developed DPF problems as I only did about 7k miles annually and mainly short journeys. I want to buy diesel... -
Buying a new towcar - what should I get? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my towcar, I've towed caravans with GM autos for 30 years and they've always been good for me. The obvious choice is an Insignia or V70... -
Downsizing from two cars - what should we buy? 10 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Yaris Verso auto is getting long in the tooth and we're thinking of downsizing to one vehicle. Our other car, a Kia Cee'd SW auto is perhaps a bit... -
Can you recommend a set of all-season tyres for my Mazda MX-5? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you wrote about 'winter tyres' that could be used all year. Can you update me please on the recommended tyres and whether you have had reports... -
Can I run 87 or 89 octane fuel in my Mazda CX-7? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a low mileage Mazda CX-7 as a second car. The 244HP 2.3-litre turbo engine is very thirsty and the manual calls for 91 octane fuel.... -
Which small car to replace my SEAT Leon? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Following your review in 2002 I bought a new SEAT Leon Cupra, which has given me enormous pleasure. At the age of 80 (and the car 11) the time has come... -
I've got 40,000 miles out of my Mazda 6's factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza tyres. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest PH's email regarding getting only 20,000 miles out of the front tyres of his Mondeo. I've just changed the front tyres on my 2008... -
Broken springs 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
The rear nearside spring on my 58-plate Mazda 3 Automatic broke during the warranty period. I understand from your column that this is not a common occurance... -
I want a fun sports car and have been recommended the Mazda MX-5 - what do you think? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a secondhand sports car for occasional fun use. I have a budget of £3000 - £3500. The Mazda MX-5 has been suggested. What is your opinion... -
Do I need to run the air con all the time to prevent issues? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
The air conditioning in my 2011 Mazda MX-5 is working fine at the moment but I am a little concerned as I hardly ever use it and I have read that one... -
Could you recommend an outdoor cover for my 20-year-old Mazda MX 5? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Could you recommend an outdoor cover for my 20-year-old Mazda MX 5? I expect the cover to remain on a week or more throughout the winter.
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