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• Mazda 5 - Garage say there is nothing wrong 4 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  I have a Mazda 5 which is less than 3 years old and therefore still "under warranty".  The clutch and 3 shock absorbers have gone, tracking out and handbrake has slipped.  The garage investigated the clutch and found that it "was driver error" and therefore I had to pay £900 for the repair.
• Mazda Tribute - Alarm reset 10 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Vehicle laid up over Xmas and New Year (3months) unfortunately battery was flat when we went to restart the car, recharged battery and everything was back to normal except the alarm which goes off everytime we lock the vehicle. On checking the manual Mazda suggest that the vehicle be taken to one of their main dealers who for a small sum will reprogramme the Key / Alarm. On enquiring at my "local" dealer who is 30 odd miles away what this cost would be I was advised that it would be a minimum of £78 + VAT and the service person advised me that she doubted if that would be all it would cost and would more than likely be the ECU that would be found to be at fault  which I find hard to believe as the vehicle has only covered 30,000 odd miles and everything else is working perfectly.
• Mazda MX5 - Engine knocking noise 2 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Just so you know, I know very little about engines!  I have a 1999 Mazda MX5, which has done 75,000 miles.  About a week ago it started making a rattling noise when accelerating at low revs, and I thought nothing of it, it just sounded like the exhaust as loose or something.
• Mazda 626 (2000 - 2002) - Diagnosing an aircon fault without regassing? 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  For the last couple of years I have regassed the aircon in my Mazda 626 only for the aircon to stop working after a few months presumably because there's a leak. This year I thought I would see if I can get the underlying issue fixed. Tonight I spoke to an aircon specialist who said that he would charge me £20 to tell me what's the cause of the leak.
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 2000 1.8 - cambelt failure=no damage? 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  It's a August 2000 W reg 1.8s, one owner (me) with 46000 miles - I actually asked te local main dealer last August at the annual service if it would be a good idea to change the cam belt - no, he said, Mazda say 54,000 with no time limit. If it does turn out to be the belt, is the engine (1.8s) non-interference? If the valves are damaged, would a good dealer shoulder some cost in view of my direct question about it 4 months ago?
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - How honest should you be in advertising 26 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  I had a discussion with a friend and was talking about potentially selling my Mazda MX5 (1998 MK 2), which is great fun but thinking about getting a bigger car. I had an engine replacement last August after engine failure and although it's running great now I said I thought I wouldn't get what it was worth because it has had an engine change.
• RX8 - worth the trouble? 13 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Miles per gallon is not an issue as I only do around 8k per annum, but I do move my dog around a fair bit, so back seats are a necessity. My current thinking is a 3-4yr old Mazda RX8. My only concern is that the engine floods if turned off before it heats through. If I understand things correctly this can only be 'un-flooded' by a Mazda dealer and so would mean a lot of hassle, if this was a common problem.
• Mazda 6 - buying used any advice? 13 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Any comments on the dealers round here? (or rather lack of them!) I've always had Ford so I have high expectations of Mazda in terms of quality and the dealer service. Cheers all and have a nice weekend. James
• Mazda 5 2.0l diesel 2008 - tensioner Failure 19 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Please really need help here as we just finish paying this car last month and apparently what Mazda say it could cost us up to £5000 pound to fix the car and it's so upsetting that we have to pay all this money for someone's mistake we are willing to take it further if it's a possibility that we can claim this through the garage or manufacturer that did the timinng belt kit hope for a good news please any information would be apriciated thank you
• Mazda 2 - Used car advice, been standing 30 Sep 2022 (Forum)
  On the up side, it does seem to be a very genuine little car, in good condition, runs and drives well and it has obviously been well serviced and looked after and has not been passed about, it's only had 2 owners from new (plus us on the V5). You are right in mentioning the notorious Mazda rust, however this affected pre 2008ish cars,-  Mazda sorted this out years ago and the later cars are not affected by the old rust problem. Our Mazda 2 does not have any rust bubbling anywhere on it (it may look like it due to reflection in the photos) and in my opinion, is very clean and tidy for its age and mileage.
• Mazda 6 Sports Nav + Auto - 2019 Mazda 6 Sports Nav+ locks and windows 17 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    On the motorway and A roads, one has to pull out a lot further behind a vehicle if the cruise is active otherwise the Mazda slows down, which it is supposed to do, but overtaking needs to be done by pulling out much earlier. The vehicle seems well made, is surefooted on our country roads and comfortable so a good choice we think and a few grand less than a new VW Arteon the CC replacement but not a patch on the CC.
• Mazda 6 Tourer - Please help.. Mazda 6 2.2 diesel mpg mega issue 18 Feb 2022 (Forum)
  I was looking at (and now wish I had) staying with mondeo and upgrading to a 2013 or thereabouts facelift version of my previous car which would have seen the horses increase from 175 to 200 but also the tax go from 200 to 220. I was set on this but then I discovered the mazda 6 sport nav tourer. Comparing them they are similarly specced out, with some features being better on the Ford, some better on the mazda. The mazda is slightly smaller but still just about big enough for my needs.
• Self charging hybrids? 8 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  My Mazda dealer has invited me to part exchange my petrol to a self charging hybrid Mazda 2. I’m retired and my daily journeys consist of a 4 mile round trip on local urban roads to my daughter’s and to the leisure centre.
• Mazda Bongo - Buying privately, tax and insurance cover 2 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  Hi A family member is going to look at a vehicle shortly being advertised privately on Gumtree. Can someone remind me what the process is these...
• Any - Grilles 20 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  Merely out of curiosity, does anyone know if there is such a genuine need for the big grilles on modern cars? I remember cars from the lates 80s and early 90s that had very little such as the Mazda MX6 coupe.  https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/used-car-review-mazda-mx6-1991-1997-13295 Or the Ford Sierra:  http://www.classicandperformancecar.com/ford/sierra/4036/1982-1992-ford-sierra Was it Rover that reintroduced the look?
• Mazda 5 - Using diesel MPV for short journeys - advise pl. 9 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  HI,   I have  a Mazda5 2.0 diesel 2010 model. The MPV needs to be used on a daily basis for short journeys (1 mile or less) 3 or 4 times...
• Mazda 6 sports tourer - Car brokers 14 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  Hi I'm new to the site and wondered if anyone has any experiences of using a broker called uk car discount. I've googled them and I see articles have...
• Mazda 2 - EAC code 16 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  Already 3 times I got the EAC code on my dashboard.At that moment my power level doesn't go above 10mph. When I stop the engine and I restart it the problem...
• Mazda 323 F - Passenger Electric Window stopped working 24 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  The nearside window has stopped going down leaving a 5cm gap, the offside works ok and, obviously, the fuse is ok. The car itself has only covered...
• Mazda MX5 1.8L '51 Plate - Replacement tyres 19 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My elderly Bridgestone tyres are poor (2-3)mm at the front but have 4mm tread at the rear. I am considering Yokohama, or similar brand replacements. I...