Mazda 6 Problems

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

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Deadly Takata airbag recall nears 1.2 million in Australia

By Joshua Dowling · 17 May 2016

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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Mazda recalls 2.2 million cars over rust risk

By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Sep 2016

Mazda has issued a global recall of more than 2.2 million cars from across its range to rectify a potential corrosion issue that affects some of its best-selling models.

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Mazda 6 2016: Touring Wagon cargo cover?

Answered by Graham Smith · 01 Jul 2016

A cargo cover and a cargo net are included in the standard features of the Mazda 6 wagon. If you feel they are not enough I'm sure the dealer could have a hard cargo barrier fitted for you.

Mazda 6 2010: Resale value?

Answered by Graham Smith · 16 Dec 2016

Stick to the well-proven Japanese brands, such as the Mazda 6, Honda Accord, and perhaps the Korean Kia Cerato. As a private sale your Mazda would be worth $11,000-$12,000, as a trade-in $8000-$10,000.

Best quiet car for $35-60k?

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 15 Apr 2016

You'll find most cars will be noisy on that type of surface and I'd be loath to recommend one without having driven it on your roads. Another possible solution if you like the Mazda 6 is to remove the rear seats and install some sound deadening on the wheel arches.

Best family car under $20k?

Answered by Graham Smith · 09 May 2016

The Camry is a good choice, it's well-built and reliable, and won't cost the Earth to service. Another to consider would be the Mazda 6, also a well-built and reliable car of about the same size as the Camry.

Mid-size hatch to replace i30?

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 17 May 2016

You don’t say what makes it hard to get in and out for you, so I’m taking a stab in the dark. There are a couple of possibilities, one being that the doors are too short and don't open wide enough, another is that it’s too low. A move to a mid-size hatch like a Mazda6, Honda Accord or Subaru Liberty would probably address the first, while a high-riding SUV such as a Kia Sportage, Hyundai iX35 or Mitsubishi ASX would help with the second.

Recommendations for a new station wagon

Answered by Paul Gover · 05 Sep 2016

You are choosing from a good line-up as all three of your contenders get The Tick from me. My personal ranking puts the Passat ahead of the Outback but there is no reason not to go ahead with the Subaru.

Best car for a sales rep?

Answered by Graham Smith · 07 Oct 2016

I would question the Renault if you're doing lots of kays in then country. I'm sure it would be reliable, but having it serviced when you need to could be an issue if you're away from a main city. The Kia is a good choice, so too are the Mazdas. You could add the Honda Accord, Subaru Liberty and Suzuki Kizashi to your list.

Holden Commodore: What's a good replacement?

Answered by Graham Smith · 17 Feb 2017

All of the cars you name meet your criteria of size, economy, performance and handling.

You could also add the Mazda3 and 6 to the list.

Of all of those I would nominate the Camry as the great all-rounder.

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