Mazda6 estate (2008-2012) | owner reviews: MPG, Problems & Reliability

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I have purchased a Mazda 6 estate after extensive research. I have decided to purchase an ex fleet car. I must say, I don't regret my decision at all! The car is great in every aspect: looks, economomy, reliability, handling and overall it's a fun to drive car. Mazda authorised dealer service has left me with a great deal of confidence. I will continue to service my car only at Mazda!

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I have owned this vehicle since new. It is currently just over four years old with 150,000 miles covered. It has been regularly maintained by the same Mazda dealer since new every 12,500 miles. The only issues I have had are a timing chain replacement under warranty at approx. 70,000 miles, a drivers seat became loose, drivers electric window switch replaced and just recently, a front interior roof lamp unit replaced. Everything else is mileage related, tyres etc. The car is still great to drive, has passed two MOTs without any issues and I'm not tired of it. Its a shame that the lease period is now at an end!!

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Heated seat is the only thing that has gone wrong and that was under warranty.

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Gear box break down and took nearly 3 weeks for the mazda dealer to fix it

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Few teething problems, but great since then

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car is relaible but engine mangement is not good

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Very few problems

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not garaged and starts every morning, engine power is always consistent, effective controls with options, good road handling.

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no reliability issues

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No problems so far

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No problems

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Absolutely no issues

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No problems so far

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It gets serviced, I put diesel in, I drive it, it gets serviced etc. etc.

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no problems

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the only part which has had very poor reliability is the reversing sensors and the windscreen washers

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The only issue IVe had is a slight vibration from the front brakes, which was fixed under warranty. It has been and is a great car!

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No problems to report or breakdpwns

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No problems.

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1 major breakdown when the electric power steering failed

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Nothing has gone wrong!

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A comfortable, long-legged estate car. There is more than adequate power and torque for towing my caravan. Yes, there is some wind noise at motorway speed but it is not excessive. It is still possible to hold a conversation with the passengers without having to raise one's voice. The only downside is slight turbo lag in the higher gears below about 50 mph. The variable geometry turbo means that there has to be around 2,000 revs on the clock before the turbo really kicks and then, wow! Town driving at 30mph in top gear means stirring the gearbox. When towing, it can be embarassing if the driver doesn't drop the gears to enable acceleration. Al round? An excellent car for the money.

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Nothing's gone wrong (yet).

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to date i have had no problems

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No problems

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Coming up for 1st service and absolutely no problems

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I have had no reliability ishues

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Fantastic. Never had a problem.

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Battery needed changing during second year

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To date no reliability issues.Fort William to Sussex fully laden including top box without any problems.

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No problems at all so far

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Hasn't missed a beat since new

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I've only had the car since march and had no probloems so far.

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mechancial sound, however issues with electrics and gadgets

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No problems at all

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No problems at all.

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I have had the car for 6 months and it has been completely fault free

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No problems so far

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No faults at all.

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The paintwork (black) is the worst quality of any car I have ever driven. The car broke down- went into limp home less than 500 miles from new, the lambda probe was faulty, the people at the garage knew what it was instantly as it happened so frequently, annoying they still kept putting them on the road leaving the customer to deal with the inevitable. I was 240 miles from home at the time- pretty annoyed. despite this the car is a brilliant drive, handling is excellent, the engine is fantastic and can out pull some pretty fancy machinery on the road with little effort.

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Radio / CD / Phone

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fAULTLESS

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Well its never gone wrong...yet

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No problems yet, insufficient time to gauge

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serviced to schedule, no breakdowns, it is not that old though, it might get worse with age, lets hope not

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minimal servicing and no faults

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So far no problems.

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It has been nigh on trouble free in the time we've owned it.

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Fantastic

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It is excellent

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Broken down 3 times. DPF problems

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APART FROM A FAULTY SENSOR FOR THE CAT, I'VE HAVE NO PROBLEMS AT ALL

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No problems so far

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Not had any problems yet.

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I am very pleased with the car apart from the fact that there was a problem in the first few weeks which resulted in a sensor on the CAT being changed. Apparently Mazda were aware of this problem but didn't fit the different sensor at manufactuie or before delivery. vwery frustratiing

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Its been totally reliable - no issues to report

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Absolutely nothing gone wrong in 3 years.

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I have found this car to be a complete money pit. So disappointed to have bought what I thought would be a car to last up to 7 years virtually trouble free. Alas not the case. Always serviced by Mazda main dealer. I would recommend this car to no one other than the scrap yard.

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Perfect so far.

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Third Mazda 6 from new and never had a problem

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Has not put a foot wrong - starts and goes well even i bad weather

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No problems other than a broken seat clip

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Nothing to say - all is fine

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Never failing as yet!

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Never broken down

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