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.

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
Mazda 3 recalled: More than 10,000 new hatches and sedans have possible AEB fault

Mazda 3 recalled: More than 10,000 new hatches and sedans have possible AEB fault

9 Jan 2020 by Justin Hilliard

Mazda Australia has been forced to recall 13,768 examples of the new-generation Mazda3 small car over a potential issue with its autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system.Affecting MY19 hatches and ...Read more

Mazda BT-50 2017: How should I be towing with my car?

21 Dec 2019

I tow a caravan up around 2900 kg with my XTR 2017 Mazda BT-50 2 two-door Freestyle-cab 4×4 3.2 litre. I generally tow in Sport mode on the open road in fifth gear at 90 to 100 km/h and it does it ...Read more

What seven seat SUV should I buy?

15 Nov 2019

I am about to purchase Honda CR-V but I am confused from reading reviews and comparisons. I have a price range of around $36,000-$38,000 and want to buy a 7-seater SUV. I liked CRV-VTi-E7 most in ...Read more

Mazda BT-50 2007: Vibration problems after clutch replacement

15 Nov 2019

I've had the clutch/flywheel replaced in my 2007 Mazda BT-50 with a solid one; the previous was an anti-vibration one. Now when driving in any gear and if it's lagging a little bit the ute vibrates ...Read more

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

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