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• Please help me choose a car 24 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I want a petrol 1.4 or 1.6, to keep insurance down. A Focus would fit the bill, but I have been attracted by the Corolla, and Mazda-3 because of their supposed greater reliability. However, I hired a Corolla about 6 years ago and I remember what an awful gearchange it had. Am I right in thinking Ford gearboxes are the most precise?
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 05 2.0 TDCi - Change it or keep it? - comments wel 14 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Big question - do I keep it for a while, since the things that seem to go wrong on these have all been recently replaced, or do I punt it before the warranty expires? Noticed advice on the perennial Mazda 6 diesel thread, to a guy who has bought a Mondeo - "get rid of it before the warranty expires", but remember earlier on the original Mazda 6 diesel engine failure thread 'Screwloose' saying that only a small percentage of TDCis give trouble but in his experience every Mazda6 diesel will come to grief given time.
• Mazda 323 (1998 - 2003) - 2.0TD, Oil Change grade suggestions. 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  My car has done 105k and I'll be servicing it sometime next week, I went to buy the oil and filters from my local car parts shop and the guy suggested...
• Mazda MX3 - Engine Flush or No? 1 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, Just bought an MX3 (1.8i V6 version, 1996 at 77k). It needs a service soon, so I'm gonna start with the oil and work my way along. Now I know...
• Skoda Octavia or Madza 6 Diesel 1 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  Hi all, I have often read but this is my 1st post. Looking to buy either an Octavia or a Mazda 6 diesel (I drive about 28,000 miles a year commuting from Essex to the Lake District. My current car is a 1999 Octavia with the old 1.6 AEE 8 Valve 75BHP engine and although overtaking has to be planned well in advance it cruises all day at 75mph and does about 45mpg.
• Main dealer labour rates? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone shed any light? I can?t believe that the parts for a Mazda 323 are that much more expensive that a Ford Focus on which it?s based. I intend to investigate labour rates before I choose my next car and would be most interested to hear which make of car is typically cheapest to service through a main dealer.
• Mazda MX5 I C E 16 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  My son is making noises about upgrading the radio etc in his MX5. Current setup is old detachable front radio/cassette unit, standard fit speakers and...
• How can side airbag activate w/o impact? 26 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Could my electrical system have made this malfuntion? How could have this car initiated the activation of my airbag? This is a Mazda Millenia - 2002. Shop foreman at Mazda says so far that nothing shows to why the airbag went off (car still at the shop). Car had a minor collision in front - 1-1/2 years ago - where they replaced bumper and hood.
• Super unleaded in 6 Sport 3 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Hi all, its been suggested I might get better consumption from my Mazda 6 Sport if I switch to Super Unleaded. The car is brand new, its not a v6 but I wonder if its worth it? Cheers.
• Supermarket Petrol - Good as branded? 26 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, Is the petrol sold at supermarkets the same quality as branded fuels? Several years ago rumours circulated that supermarket fuel was inferior to that...
• Miller Xedos 30 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Just looking on the Autotrader site for a mazda Xedos. Spotted one descibed as a Miller 2.3, price (£12k, way above my price range) much much higher than anything else on the list. Anybody know what's different about it? Just curious.
• Mondeo - Help needed 15 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Does any one own or drive a mk4 mondeo 2.3 auto Heard it’s the same engine as a Mazda 3 Any know problems with them? I’m currently getting a bit of up and down revs on start up any ideas? Thanks for helping
• Vauxhall Insignia - The new Vauxhall Insignia 11 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I drove past a new Insignia today, it did look rather nice. A cross between a Mazda 6 and a Mondeo. Hopefully its more relible and has better rear leg room than the out going Insignia    
• VW Touran 07 - Winter wheels & tyres 25 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have recently bought new Winter wheels & tyres for my Touran. I am thinking of changing my car. Will the new wheels fit  a Mazda CX-5  or a Subaru Forrester or a SKoda Yeti?
• mx6 cent locking 4 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  ok chaps, here's one for you sparks out there. mazda mx6 2.5 v6 lreg. having problems with intermittent locking/unlocking also intermittent starting. have changed batts in both keys but problems still remain. any clues??? thanks in advance.
• Mazda diesel 11 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    Note that the gen-1 (you're presumed price range) CX-5 only comes in auto version with the 2.2TD, it comes with both on the gen-3 Mazda 6. I would seriously think about the size of car needed, as the top 3 on that list are smaller.  If you prefer Mazdas, then I'd look at the gen-3 Mazda3 in 2.0 petrol form, if its big enough for your needs, as its quicker (but not quick as per my earlier comments), handles better (the others are still excellent) and more frugal than the CX-5 and 6 and cheaper to buy/insure/run.
• Volkswagen Golf IV (1998 - 2004) - Diesel versus Mazda 6 Petrol 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Mainly, am I letting myself in for constant repair costs at this age and mileage? If so, I'd be a fool to let go of the reliable Mazda. At 8 years old, compared to my 4-year old 6, is the prospective saving on fuel a fool's mission? I really get the impression that my Mazda won't present me with a repair bill for years to come.
• MG-SAIC - New car sales march 2021 UK 23 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Manufacturer Dacia         2,149 Fiat            2,376 Suzuki       2,932 Honda       3,055 MG            3,956? Mazda     4,058 Renault  5,787  
• Which car? 9 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  Hello everyone, i have got a Mazda 2.2D and i want to change it for another SUV but not sure which one, i would like a Petrol car. Im interested in the Kia Sportage and Skoda Karoq. Im looking for a reliable car and not too expensive any recommendations?
• Buying a diesel car 21 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  If you were to buy a diesel car with a budget of £2500 to £3000 which one would you pick from these 3 and why? Mazda 626, VW Bora and Seat Toledo. Reliability and running costs are the most important factors. Looks and badge don't matter at all. Thanks!