Known Mazda problems at the APK

• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 13.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.0%)
• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 8.1% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.3%)
• Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2015 · 8.5% at 13–15 yrs (national 2.0%)
• Mazda6 (GJ/GL) 2013–2025 · 7.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.3%)
• Mazda3 (BM/BN) 2014–2019 · 5.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.3%)
• Mazda6 (GH) 2008–2012 · 4.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• CX-3 2015–2025 · 2.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.9%)
• CX-5 II 2017–2025 · 1.6% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.6%)

Listen for clunks or knocks over speed bumps on the test drive. The car should not wander when braking.

• Mazda6 (GH) 2008–2012 · 8.8% at 13–15 yrs (national 4.0%)
• CX-3 2015–2025 · 5.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)
• Mazda6 (GJ/GL) 2013–2025 · 3.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.5%)
• CX-5 II 2017–2025 · 2.4% at 5–6 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Mazda3 (BM/BN) 2014–2019 · 2.6% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.5%)
• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 2.5% at 7–8 yrs (national 1.5%)
• CX-30 2019–2026 · 1.4% at 3–4 yrs (national 0.6%)

Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.

• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 7.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• Mazda3 (BM/BN) 2014–2019 · 6.4% at 11–12 yrs (national 1.4%)
• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 3.2% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Mazda6 (GJ/GL) 2013–2025 · 1.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.5%)
• CX-5 II 2017–2025 · 0.7% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)

Push each corner down firmly: the car should rebound once. Look for oil on the dampers and whether the car sits level.

• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 7.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 3.9%)
• Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2015 · 6.9% at 11–12 yrs (national 4.6%)
• Mazda2 Hybrid 2022–2026 · 6.1% at 3–4 yrs (national 3.8%)
• CX-3 2015–2025 · 5.0% at 5–6 yrs (national 3.3%)

Look for chips and cracks especially in the driver’s field of view. Test the wipers and washers.

• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 8.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.2%)
• Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2015 · 3.2% at 16+ yrs (national 1.6%)
• Mazda6 (GJ/GL) 2013–2025 · 2.2% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.8%)
• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 1.7% at 13–15 yrs (national 1.1%)

Turn the wheel while stationary: no play, knocking or heavy spot. On the test drive the car should keep running straight.

• CX-3 2015–2025 · 7.5% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.5%)
• CX-5 II 2017–2025 · 6.8% at 9–10 yrs (national 0.5%)
• Mazda3 (BP) 2020–2026 · 1.7% at 5–6 yrs (national 0.4%)

Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.

• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 2.2% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.2%)
• Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2015 · 2.0% at 16+ yrs (national 1.3%)
• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 0.6% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.2%)

Use a torch to look along the lines near the wheels and rear axle: no thick rust or wet spots.

• Mazda6 (GH) 2008–2012 · 13.0% at 16+ yrs (national 5.7%)
• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 8.6% at 16+ yrs (national 5.7%)

Switch on the ignition: all lights come on briefly and go out after starting. If one stays on, ask about the cause.

• Mazda3 (BL) 2009–2013 · 1.1% at 13–15 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start cold and listen for ticking, watch for smoke and jerks when shifting.

• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 1.0% at 7–8 yrs (national 0.4%)

Start the engine cold and watch for smoke and an uneven idle. Listen for blowing noises under the car.

• CX-5 I 2012–2017 · 0.5% at 11–12 yrs (national 0.2%)

Look under the sills, in the wheel arches and at the suspension mounts, and press on suspicious spots. Watch for fresh sealant or new underbody coating.