Faults:

- Check engine light on at speeds over 120 kph, started @ 120,000 km.

- Had to replace the clutch twice, first @56,000 km and secondly @ 135,000 km.

- Had to replace entire drive-shaft @ 100,000 km, left and right.

- Replaced the sunroof mechanism which was defective but it was covered by the warranty. Paid $60 cad for the labour.

General Comments:

Performance and styling is very appealing but be ready to spend some money for regular maintenance and repairs.

Overall the MX6 has outdone itself in comparison to other manufacturer's models in its class.

Faults:

Minor squeaks and rattles in the cabin.

Electrical short-out prevented starting once (probably unusual).

Replaced left-front tie-rod end.

Cracked catalytic converter replaced.

Left rear brake leak at hand brake linkage (not yet fixed).

Inexplicable hesitation, causes jittery acceleration.

Airbag warning beeps 25 times every 32 minutes, I imagine it is telling me "You will not survive" five times.

General Comments:

This has been a fun car overall; one of my favorite activities is embarrassing Mustang/Camaro/Anything-American drivers in front of their girlfriends/buddies at the stoplights.

I went to Colorado recently, and I am pleased to report this car handles mountain roads with gusto.

This car is very reliable, other than the problems reported above, which I believe were caused by the previous owner's neglect and abuse.

It is a beautiful car, with immortal styling. Wonderfully bolstered seats want to marry you, and the shifter is smooth and precise, with a gratifying 'thuck' at every change. I love revving the six at all the little CRX's while they fake it with voluminous exhaust modifications. Its Porsche-like wail just sounds so genuine, and it is! While the tuned four-bangers are still climbing out of the low-rpm doldrums, I'm walking away without a care in the world.

Faults:

Other than having had the regular things replaced, ie. muffler/exhaust, brake pads, and a few wear and tear items, I have never had a single problem with this car.

I absolutely love it. It looks great and is nimble, quick and reliable - especially in the winter when it counts.

General Comments:

I would definitely buy another MX6; too bad they aren't making them any more. Unfortunately Mazda have no other cars that appeal to me.

Faults:

Numerous electrical problems such as int. wipers giving out at 4 yrs, engine warning light intermittent, rear defroster poor, etc. Add to that anti-sway bar breaking, clutch giving out early, rear brakes ceasing, paint peeling off all over, and 2 ball joints being replaced.

General Comments:

Mazda has shown that it just doesn't have the economic resources any more to properly engineer a car (Ford notwithstanding). I read that it took them 2 more years to iron out the bugs in this model. Moral : if you need to buy a Mazda, wait two years into the model year.

Faults:

Blown head gasket and rebuilt camshaft at 53,000 km. Replaced oxygen, air flow and throttle sensors at 55,000 km. Oxygen sensors need replacing again at 95,000 km.

Air conditioning does not appear to function properly.

General Comments:

Mazda parts are very expensive and following maintenance schedule will bankrupt you!

With no body side mouldings, the doors take a real beating.

Faults:

Many rattles and shakes in the dash and doors. Exhaust needed replacing after 40,000 miles. A/C pipe split...on the hottest day of the year..replacement part (1 pipe) cost over 150 quid! Stock brakes not up to task. Can be difficult to get gearbox into reverse.

General Comments:

Quick enough....but 2.5 litres of V-6 should be faster in the midrange. The engine while powerful is lazy and a bit slow to rev, although it sings happily along at 5000+ rpm all day. Chassis is not stiff enough. Long distance cruising effortless and relaxing. Handling good rather than great. Cheap plastic dash. Endless wind leaks around frameless windows...dealers less than useless at fixing them.