No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Mazda reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

What electric car should I buy?

6 Nov 2019

I am waiting to buy an electric car, but do not like the Tesla due to having no dash screen. At 67 I'm looking at the new models of the VW ID3 or Volvo Polestar 2 but I have no idea when we will be ...Read more

Is the Mazda 2 Neo a reliable car?

1 Nov 2019

My daughter is looking to buy a car in the price range of about $16,000-$18,000. She wants an automatic and is keen on the Mazda 2 Neo. She lives in Sydney and is open to anything this is safe and ...Read more

Mazda BT-50: Why is my stereo system taking so long to turn on?

25 Oct 2019

I have a 2019 Mazda BT-50, the Alpine stereo system from new has times that it can take up to 5 minutes after engine start to even show the Mazda emblem on the screen. I have had the vehicle back to ...Read more

What car is suitable to tow a boat on the beach?

13 Sep 2019

I need a car to tow a small boat on to the beach, would a small AWD be a capable, like a Suzuki Vitara or Mazda CX5, or do I need something that has high and low range such as a Toyota Hilux? Read more

What is the best safe and cost-effective car for my kids to drive?

30 Aug 2019

We’re looking to buy a cost-effective, safe, fuel-efficient vehicle for our children to use. I'm thinking it will need to be about 2016, mid-sized, preferably a hatch, preferably with less than 30, ...Read more

What are the best 7-seat SUV's?

30 Aug 2019

I am looking for a 7-seat SUV that has third row child seat anchor points. The only cars I have found that are suitable are the Nissan Pathfinder, the Holden Acadia and the Mazda CX-9. The CX-9 is ...Read more

What sort of car would be best suited for a sales staff worker?

23 Aug 2019

What sort of car would best be suited as a sales staff work car between $20,000 and $30,000? I currently use a Hyundai i30, what is next best? Read more

Does the Holden Acadia 2019 have enough space for three baby seats?

23 Aug 2019

My daughter is looking at the 2019 Holden Acadia. She needs a 7-seater with enough room for three car seats/baby seats across the row. Is the Arcadia any good or can you advise on a better option? Read more

Mazda 3: Electrical or computer fault

17 Aug 2019

I purchased a brand new Mazda 3 G25 GT auto hatch for my wife in June. The car was great until we took it to the dealer for its first complimentary check-up. It has done 700 km. We took it in and two ...Read more

What's a reliable car with turbo?

16 Aug 2019

I'm 17 and looking to buy a car next year. I have a budget of under $16,000. Are there any reliable cars preferably with a turbo? Read more

Mazda CX-9 2009: Are there any recalls for this car?

9 Aug 2019

Are there any recalls for the 2009 Mazda CX-9? Read more

What car is best for a first time buyer?

9 Aug 2019

We are a couple looking for our first car in the budget of $10,000. We will use the car for about 2-3 years. Please suggest a used car that will have low maintenance, enough power for freeways and ...Read more

Mazda BT50: Drifting when it rains

2 Aug 2019

My dad’s Mazda BT50 Freestyle Cab 4X2 becomes extremely dangerous when it rains due to the fact that it’s RWD and because of the light aluminium tray. This results in drifting around every corner and ...Read more

Mazda 2 2011: What is the blue water symbol?

19 Jul 2019

A blue water sign comes on every time I turn on my 2011 Mazda 2, and it stays for about two minutes. What is it? Read more

Mazda BT-50 2017: Is there a safety recall?

19 Jul 2019

Is there are safety recall on the 2017 Mazda BT-50? Read more
Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and CX-5 recalled over engine stalling issue

Mazda 3, Mazda 6 and CX-5 recalled over engine stalling issue

15 Jul 2019 by Andrew Chesterton

Mazda is set to recall more than 18,000 vehicles over an engine stalling issue, with the Mazda3, Mazda6 and CX-5 impacted. The brand will recall 1709 units of the all-new Mazda3 (2019), ...Read more

Mazda 3 2019: Screen not working

5 Jul 2019

Two weeks ago we bought a 2019 Mazda3. A week later we had problems with the navigator screen going completely dead whilst driving, and the radio went dead too. Phoned up Mazda dealer who told us to ...Read more
The wheels fall off for Mazda 3: Recall issued for all-new hatchback after wheels not secured properly

The wheels fall off for Mazda 3: Recall issued for all-new hatchback after wheels not secured properly

3 Jul 2019 by Tom White

In a somewhat unusual recall, Mazda has to bring in thousands of fourth-generation Mazda 3s due to a production error which could see the wheels fall off. Read more

What is the most expensive Mazda?

25 Jun 2019

What is the most expensive Mazda? Read more

Are Mazdas good and reliable cars?

25 Jun 2019

Are Mazdas good and reliable cars? Read more