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.

Why is there so much cabin noise in my 2015 Mazda 6?

4 Jul 2020

My 2015 Mazda 6 has only done about 80,000km and the cabin noise is irritating me. I do a lot of long freeway driving and I can't stand it any more. I can't make calls or listen to music unless I put ...Read more

Why does my Mazda CX-5 2013 have an excessive amount of condensation?

20 Jun 2020

My 2013 Mazda CX-5 has over the last month developed constant condensation on all the windows inside, to the point where it’s getting mouldy. Never had any issues before, and the local dealership ( ...Read more

Best small hatch under $30,000?

23 May 2020

I would like a small 5 door hatch which has blind spot monitoring and the good safety features. I'm struggling to search cars by features. The Mazda 2 seems to have good safety features as standard. ...Read more

Mazda 3 2007-2018: What size boot to the sedan and hatch have?

9 May 2020

What are the boot sizes of a 2007 Mazda3 sedan, 2018 hatch and 2018 sedan? Read more

Mazda BT-50 2013: Does blanking off the EGR valve harm the engine?

4 May 2020

Can it harm the engine in my 2013 Mazda BT-50 if I blank off the EGR valve or will it put the motor into limp mode? Read more

When do new car prices drop?

11 Apr 2020

I am looking at buying a new Mazda CX-5 this month and would like to know if it is the right time to buy a new car. Now with the Coronavirus pandemic being declared, will this mean a drop in car ...Read more

Mazda CX-9 2015: Broken seat heigh adjuster.

21 Mar 2020

The manual driver’s seat height adjuster is broken in my 2015 Mazda CX-9. It will not go down. My Mazda dealer has told me it needs a full base replacement. The replacement cost, including labour, ...Read more
RECALL: Thousands of Mazda CX-5 SUVs might not illuminate properly

RECALL: Thousands of Mazda CX-5 SUVs might not illuminate properly

19 Mar 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Mazda Australia has recalled 7,443 CX-5 SUVs that may not light up as intended Read more

Mazda CX-30: Which spec level do you recommend?

14 Mar 2020

I am looking for a safe and practical car for my two teenage boys to share while they finish school/uni. From some past experiences I have always been pretty keen on an AWD driveline and have always ...Read more

What oil should I use for my Mazda CX-5 2019?

14 Mar 2020

What do you recommend as a top up oil for my 2019 Mazda CX-5 2.5 Petrol non-turbo? I was thinking 5W-30. Semi or fully synthetic? Much of a muchness? Oils ain't oils? Read more

2012 Mazda 3: Power-steering cutting out

7 Mar 2020

I have an issue with my 2012 Mazda 3. Sometimes the steering is normal, but suddenly the ABS light comes on before turning off again. The problem is that the power-steering cuts off when this happens ...Read more

Mazda 1300 1971: Can you tell me about it?

29 Feb 2020

I own a 1971 Mazda 1300 STB two-door sedan and I want to find out some of the car’s factory specifications. Would you be able to tell me the overall size, weight, etc? Basically, any info you may ...Read more

Mazda BT-50 2010: 4WD icon shows up on the dash

23 Feb 2020

My 2010 Mazda BT-50 4WD manual keeps showing the 4WD icon on the dash. After 100 kms or so it starts to flash. What do I do about this? Read more

Should I buy a Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage or Mazda CX-5?

8 Feb 2020

Considering a 2020 RAV4 GXL, 2.0 petrol, two-wheel-drive automatic. Most reviews seem to be for Hybrid versions. How does the 2.0 petrol CVT auto stack up? Also considering Kia Sportage Sport Plus 2. ...Read more

Mazda 3 2007: Can I replace the transmission control module?

8 Feb 2020

The transmission control module in my 2007 Mazda 3 is playing up, I was wondering if I can just replace it with another one from a Mazda the same year and make. I've been told it has to be coded in ...Read more

What are the best economical small used cars?

1 Feb 2020

What are the best economical small used cars built over the last 10 years? Considering Mazda, Toyota and Hyundai makes. Read more

Mazda 3 2017: How can I reduce the cost of regular servicing?

18 Jan 2020

In December 2017 I bought brand new Mazda 3 Maxx for 25,000 (including my trade-in). As of today, it has 40,000km on its odometer, and I recently took it in for its major service. When I bought this ...Read more

Mazda BT-50 2013:

11 Jan 2020

Our Mazda BT-50 is four-and-a-half years old. It has done 98,000kms. The transmission failed due to the cooler on the side of the transmission failing, and the transmission fluid is in the radiator, ...Read more

Mazda BT-50 2013:

11 Jan 2020

Our Mazda BT-50 is four-and-a-half years old. It has done 98,000kms. The transmission failed due to the cooler on the side of the transmission failing, and the transmission fluid is in the radiator, ...Read more
"Stop driving immediately": Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki to buy back 18,000 older cars in urgent Takata airbag recall

"Stop driving immediately": Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki to buy back 18,000 older cars in urgent Takata airbag recall

10 Jan 2020 by Andrew Chesterton

The massive Takata airbag recall shows no signs of slowing down, with Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki recalling 18,000 vehicles fitted with Takata NADI 5-AT airbags. Read more

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