Mazda Problems

All of them would be good choices, but I would prefer the Mazda CX-5 or the Kia Sportage. Either would be fine.

The CX-5 and Tucson are both highly rated medium SUVs, and I’m sure both would be good choices for your needs. Both are refined and cabin noise doesn’t appear to be a problem with either of them. If I were to choose I would go for the CX-5.

I’d guess there’s some serious internal trouble and that you should take it to a transmission specialist to have it assessed.

I would rule out the CX-7 on the basis of poor fuel consumption, the performance of the iX35 petrol version is a little lacking, the Tucson is a better car, but I would suggest the X-Trail is probably your best bet.

The main pack has three leaves.

We understand Mazda released a revised engine oil dipstick with a higher full mark. It also released revised software for the dpf operation that changed the way the self-cleaning function took place. If you haven’t got those updates I would be approaching Mazda to get your car updated.

If it were my daughter I would be looking for safety and reliability as top priorities in a first car. With your budget I would be looking at a 2013/14 Mazda2, a 2014/15 Kia Rio, and a 2014 Toyota Yaris.