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2004 Mazda 6 reviews

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Ethel The Aardvark, England

Mazda 6 TS2 136 Diesel 2004

1 star review

I’ve never owned a worse car. A lovely car to drive, when it works, which isn’t often! A catalogue of faults: The sensors went costing £500, then the diesel pump went costing £1500; the clutch went costing £1500 and most recently the gear box has lost 5th gear; I’m going to bin the thing! Who said the Bose stereo was any cop?! Where is the aux input? Why can’t it play MP3? It’s aniquated!! The computer was designed by someone on the sunshine bus! I went for this car because all reports said initially that this was a great and reliable car, what a load of rubbish! The Ford engine is good, but the Mazda ancilaries suck. I won’t be going back to Mazda after this poor reliability.

Submitted: 11/10/2011 13:08:32

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Tony, Cardiff

Mazda 6 Diesel 2004

2 star review

I experienced the same problem with the clutch and flywheel needing to be replaced as numerous other people; replaced at 50k at a cost of £1,700. Having just replaced the timing belt at 75k, and hoping to get another couple of years out of the car, I just discovered that the intercooler is leaking oil and will apparently cost £700 + VAT to buy another one (not including fitting costs). Wish I’d got rid of the car before the 75k service now.

Submitted: 13/04/2011 14:12:23

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Philip Jones, Cheshire

Mazda 6 2.0 TS hatchback 2004

4 star review

I’ve had the car from 17K, converted to LPG (50p/l!!) and now it’s done 72K and still going strong. It has been great buy. It fits 2 adults & 3 children plus loads of luggage easily. It starts 1st time at -18C, gives an average 38mpg. Parts needed: front tyres every 25 - 30K, power-steering pipe leak (fixed under warranty), new pads & front discs at 60K, rear anti-roll bar end joint (£50 incl labour at 69K), did have an intermitent clutch judder under low revs and higher loads (45K) but it has eventually gone of its own accord (Please note that the Dealer was of no help - I now find that it is now a known but not a common fault that the dealers are able to easily fix!!). Everything else has worked really well. Better than my previous Audi A4 but although not as solid. I have noticed some minor corosion starting on rear wheel arches (at 60K) but this can be sorted cheaply enough. It handles beautifully with good feedback from both steering & chassis and can be great fun but could do with more power to exploit its potential. Could do with a 6th gear on motorway too as it revs slightly higher than most at 70mph but still cruises OK. The engine is very willing all the way to 7500 revs. Comparatively very poor grip in snowy conditions though! Too light at the front. The boot is bigger than you think and the rear seats are a sinch to put down & up. Still on original exhaust & clutch. I’d definitely buy another one (new shape is What Car? car of the year 2010!) as the new model is even better. Scores: Reliability 9/10; Performance 8/10; Practicality 10/10; Quality 8/10.

Submitted: 17/09/2010 21:37:04

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Julian Annable, Lancashire

Mazda 6 2004

4 star review

The leather seats are very comfortable and hold you in position, engine very quiet, great to drive, great sound system, all in all very pleased with it.

Submitted: 14/06/2010 22:33:21

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William Rafferty, Fife and Kinross Shires

Mazda 6 2.0 Diesel 2004

1 star review

This car has been nothing but a complete and utter nightmare. Clutch went at 44000 miles and required a new flywheel as well, cost £1200. Speaking to a Mazda technician I was informed that its a common fault on this model!!!! I have a 1997 VW Passat with 118000 miles on the original clutch. I’ve had continuous engine problems as well. Mazda cannot find a fault despite me taking the technician for a run in the car and him experiencing the problem first hand. Have been advised to replace various bits and also told in the same breath that it might not fix the problem???????? Mazda do not want to know. There is talk of a class action ongoing in the States over the dismal performance of the Mazda 6 diesel. I would certainly be willing to join a UK class action. Mazda customer service are worse than useless and will not accept any liability for the faults. I will NEVER buy another Mazda and will not recommend them to anyone. Mazda seem none too concerned. In closing I can only advise avoid this car like the plague.

Submitted: 29/06/2009 08:57:07

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Simon Kerr, Lanarkshire

Mazda 6 4dr Saloon TS Petrol 2004

4 star review

Reading the above, my 6 has done 64k and I’ve had since 32k. Other than tyres, pads & discs and a power steering pipe nothing else has been required. Faultless starting at -16, comfortable cruiser at 85mph with cruise control on or off, handles reasonably well for such a lump, and when you hoist up her petticoat she goes like a bat out of hell. 4/5 score as the fuel consumption is a bit on the big side, and £210 per year for Darlings highway robbery/road Tax.

Submitted: 01/05/2009 14:52:22

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Chris, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Mazda 6 Sport diesel 2004

3 star review

I also have a problem with my clutch / gearbox. A similar problem is reoccurring regularly now where my clutch pedal can be pushed with no real resistance and then bites immediately. Worse still is that on numerous occasions the pedal has actually stuck down when driving and I have had to lift it with my foot. I am due to take the car to an independent garage to see if they can find a fault, but following my last major service I can count on it being expensive due to the cost of Mazda parts. I took it to a Mazda dealer and had an inspection for £50 where they found no faults. Not impressed with their customer service either. The car otherwise is good but would not have another. I just hope the bill isn’t too expensive; especially before Xmas.

Submitted: 27/11/2008 11:41:07

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