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Mazda 6 2004 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2004 Mazda 6? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2004 Mazda 6 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2004 Mazda 6 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

Mazda 6 2004 vs Honda Accord 2008: Which should I buy?

Until you described the condition I would have said the Mazda, but if the condition were only fair I would think twice about it. On the surface it’s the better option, but I would want it checked by an expert to get a true reading on the overall condition. The Honda could be a good buy, the mileage isn’t excessive for the age, but you have to think about the future and what could happen in the next 2 to 3 years.

BMW, Mazda, FCA, Citroen and Peugeot models recalled
Manufacturers including BMW, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Peugeot and Citroen have issued recalls via the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
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Mazda 6 2004: Does it have an AWD system?

No, not in 2004, but a four-wheel drive model, the MPS, was introduced in August 2005.

Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia
Only a fraction of the 1.2 million cars on Australia roads with airbags that can spray shrapnel have been fixed, new figures show.
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Used Mazda 6 review: 2002-2012
Graham Smith reviews the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Mazda6 as a used buy.
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Used Mazda 6 review: 2002-2015
Ewan Kennedy reviews the first, second and third generation Mazda 6 as a used buy.
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Used Mazda6 review: 2002-2013
Mazda 6 was launched in Australia in August 2002 and has had sales success since day one. Probably because it was a lot more stylish than the Mazda 626 it replaced.
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Used Mazda 6 review: 2002-2007
Graham Smith reviews the 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Mazda 6 as a used buy.
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Mazda 6 2004: 10 percent ethanol?

The recommended fuel for the Mazda6 is 95, while the oil companies claim E10 has a minimum of 94. Your car would most likely run fine on E10, but I wouldn't expect it to perform as well or give the same economy as it would on PULP.

Used Mazda 6 review: 2002-2004
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