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Mazda recalls 9000 Mazda 6

By Karla Pincott · 10 Apr 2014

Mazda has issued the safety recall for a problem with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), which can malfunction if too much water enters the engine bay, and stop charging the battery -- allowing the car to run out of power.The recall notice is for approximately 9000 Mazda6 models in Australia, covering sedan and wagon, petrol and diesel models built between 29 November 2012 and 7 April 2014.If the problem occurs, it will activate the 'Charging system warning' light and drivers will see the message 'Charging System Malfunction' on the instrument panel. If they continue to drive the car, the battery will drain, with the car losing essential functions and eventually stalling."It's a risk of happening when the vehicle is being driven through very wet weather or very deep puddles," Mazda Australia spokesman Steve Maciver says. "What can happen is the generator belt can slip because of water in the engine area, which causes the electrical system to think there is an error in the system, and makes it stop charging the car -- which can then run out of charge and stall."Maciver says there have been no accidents or injuries in Australia caused by the defect, and that the rectification should be a simple and quick one. "The fix is a very simple software upgrade, in which the PCM is updated," he says. "How long the dealers will need each car is down to their scheduling, but the update is a fairly quick task.""We're contacting all the owners, and asking them to arrange an appointment with their nearest dealer.' Concerned owners can obtain more information from Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411.

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Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2011

By Graham Smith · 01 Jul 2014

Graham Smith road tests and reviews the used 2009-2011 Mazda 3 SP25.

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Used Mazda 323 review: 1994-2003

By Ewan Kennedy · 14 Jul 2014

Mazda3 has been at the top of the sales races in Australia many times in the last few years. Today we take a look at how honourable ancestor, the Mazda 323, fares in the used-car market. The 323 was offered with a full range of bodies: four-door sedan, four-door hardtops, five-door hatch and station wagon. While the

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What is the best SUV for less than $50k?

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 18 Jul 2014

The CX-5 is the one that gets The Tick. You should only go for diesel for heavy towing or if you drive more than 30,000km a year.

Mazda CX-5: Is all-wheel drive worth the money?

Answered by Paul Gover · 18 Jul 2014

Save the money and get the front-driver. You won’t notice the difference in your driving.

2010 Mazda 6 driver's side window

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 04 Apr 2014

We contacted Mazda about the problem with your windows, and we understand a company representative has been in contact with you with a way of resetting the power windows. Let us know if the problem re-occurs once you've done that.

Mazda BT-50 2014: High fuel consumption

Answered by Graham Smith · 13 Jun 2014

The fuel consumption figures you have supplied don't seem to be too far off what Mazda claims it should do. Mazda claims an urban fuel consumption of 11.76 L/100 km, which would appear to be in line with your 11.0 L/100 km, and a combined figure of 8.9 L/100 km, which would seem to be in line with your 8.8 L/100 km. The type of driving has an enormous impact on fuel consumption and I suspect that's the main factor in what you are seeing. If you want to have the vehicle checked take it to a diesel mechanic.

Mazda BT-50 2007: Loose injector

Answered by Graham Smith · 07 Mar 2014

I wouldn't bother contacting Mazda, the car is seven years old and there's no proof that anything was amiss with it from new.

Mazda 2's stars fail to light the way

Answered by Paul Gover · 27 Jun 2014

ANCAP ratings do not consider the headlamps. And more is the pity, since I believe it's a major safety failing. -Paul Gover

"Your comments on headlights reminded me of the early 1990s when, as a Wheels Car of the Year judge, I emphasised the importance of car illumination. Exterior lamps and interior illumination of instrumentation and controls are key to driver control and road safety. I don't consider enough journalists pay attention to this important aspect of vehicle design. But the criticism of import-brand headlamp performance was not only astute, it was also an ongoing battle within the car companies. With the demise of the locally developed models, using local suppliers such as Hella, we will likely sink to the lowest common denominator." (Paul Beranger - former Nissan and Toyota Australia designer)

Mazda 3 2013: Servicing intervals

Answered by Paul Gover · 18 Jul 2014

We’re hearing you and that’s why we now list the service intervals in all road tests and preview drives. Nissan, this week, begins an overdue switch to 12-month intervals.

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