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Stylish, insightful and spirited – that is the manufacturer’s description of the Mazda6 and it’s difficult to disagree with the Mazda6 having finished as runner-up for European Car of the Year on its debut in 2003. In Japan, the Mazda6 is marketed as the Mazda Atenza, though the Mazda6 name is adopted throughout the rest of the world. There have been many different model shapes of the Mazda6 made available including a four-door, five-door, an estate and a sporty Mazda6 MPS. The popularity of the Mazda6 should not be underestimated – it sold one million units worldwide faster than any other previous Mazda.

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2.0 diesel TS2 - The Mazda 6 is a competent performer that handles well. Quality interior and solid feel further add to give the newer model a more substantial feel. Auto-dimming rear view mirror fitted as standard is a real bonus. A strong contract hire and PCP contender.... read more

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Number of reviews: 10

Chris, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Mazda 6 Sport diesel 2004

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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Paul Young, Stirlingshire

Mazda 6 Mazda 6 TS 2.0 Diesel 2008

Like most notes on here I’ve had issues with the clutch. Specifically clutch release bearing which makes a loud rattling noise when engine is heated up and sitting idle out of gear. Not impressed with the main Mazda dealers attitude, was advised it was normal engine noise and that they would require authorisation from Mazda to remove gearbox. Car has done 4k only and I’ve put it back to my lease company who are taking up the problem. VERY disappointed with the economy that car delivers - short of Mazda’s claim of 52 to gallon. Anyone else had same issues???

Submitted: 31/10/2008 09:08:44

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Conrad Taylor, Yorkshire

Mazda 6 TS2 Petrol 2008

I bought the car from new and, on the whole, it’s amazing. However, there have been a lot of niggles that have detracted from the pleasure of owning an otherwise great car. The main problem has been the gear box/clutch. The worst problem happened after a 200 mile journey (with only 1,000 miles on the clock), when I was leaving a motorway. The car went into first gear, but I found that the biting point had moved to such an extent that releasing the clutch at all resulted in a stall. I was stuck at the end of the slip road for several minutes until the problem seemed to correct itself, and the biting point returned to it’s usual position. This problem has not reoccured, but it can still be reluctant to go in to (or come out of) first gear. The car now only has 3,000 miles on the clock. The best advice from the dealership has been to wait for it to fail completely! I have also noticed today that there seems to be a problem with the automatic headlights, as they have one setting...fully on even in bright sunshine! This wasn’t the situation when I collected the vehicle. I may just be unlucky, but I will be reluctant to buy another Mazda unless all this gets sorted.

Submitted: 08/07/2008 12:36:51

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Lee, Warwickshire

Mazda 6 2006

The car, although reliable has one of the worst gearboxes I have ever experienced, with 40k on the clock it feels like a 1960 car with 100k (it is the 6 speed manual). The dealer tells me it is normal and the gear change is always like that as Mazda have "crushed an extra gear in a 5 speed box". Well, if this is true, they should be ashamed of themselves. The gear change is notchy, clunky in 1st, 2nd and 3rd and I have given up trying to go into 1st unless I am stationary.

Submitted: 27/05/2008 09:13:17

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David Evans, Ceredigion

Mazda 6 2.OD TS 2007

I had a terrible time with my Mazda 6 in 2007, out of the 12 months in the year I was only able to actually drive it for 4 months. It also cost me aver £6,000 in repairs. The clutch and a cracked piston were just 2 of the problems that I faced with the car. I will never buy Mazda again, not only because of the car continually breaking down but also because of the extortionate prices of Mazda parts. My advice would be to avoid any Mazda cars like the plague.

Submitted: 30/04/2008 14:26:33

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Lee Rawding, Cheshire

Mazda 6 Sport Diesel 2008

The following are my first impressions based on around 500 miles of motoring since picking the new girl up yesterday! Although I’ve test driven the diesel for reasons I won’t bore you with I’ve been driving the petrol 2 litre in TS spec for the last fortnight which makes for some interesting comparisons. The handling of the car belies its size and it does indeed feel like a much smaller car to drive enthusiastically. Although the diesel is cracking to drive I’d give the edge to the petrol probably because the heavier diesel donk in the nose does dull responses a touch and also because the 18 inch wheels on my Sport spec diesel make for a little more bump/thump. They also tend to track road imperfections/cat eyes at slower speeds more than the smaller wheels on the TS spec model. The 18" alloys do look superb though’ so it’s question of ’What price fashion?’ Brakes are strong and easy to modulate. The engine on my diesel Sport, at around 140bhp, is respectably swift and settles down to a barely audible hum at cruising speeds. Like all oil burners it can be a touch noisier under heavy acceleration at lower speeds but in general noise and vibration are pretty much absent. The petrol 2 litre was very quiet indeed but less torquey and much thirstier. In a couple of weeks the trip showed an average consumption of 26mpg for the petrol and so far, on a tight new diesel engine, 39mpg. I expect that will improve to at least the mid 40’s with a few miles but I’ll keep you posted. Wind noise is very well controlled and tyre roar is distant but again, more pronounced with 18" Sport wheels than the smaller TS versions. The kit on my Sport spec is exceptional: A Great dual zone climate control system that really does create separate temperature zones for driver and passenger. A very simple voice activated Bluetooth phone system that does what it says on the tin - excellent! A cracking, clear and powerful Bose sound system with 6 CD in dash changer and an aux input for MP3 player. Very bright Xenon headlamps that illuminate the dark bits of corners as you go around them. The beams also seem to move up and down (?) if so sometimes they are a little tardy and either point too far down or too far ahead although I’d appreciate another owners views on this? Heated seats (luvverly), comfy half leather easily adjustable seats and rake/reach steering wheel are also top notch for getting comfortable. Cruise and auto lights/wipers of course although as the car is set up to have day running headlamps and the ’blackout dials’ have to be illuminated to see the figures, an ’off’ setting seems a little superfluous! All in all pleased with this very capable car.

Submitted: 03/03/2008 12:06:15

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m, Staffordshire

Mazda 6 2003

It was probably the clutch in the first place. It€™s just a money making design. The flywheel and clutch both have to be replaced after 60 odd thousand miles. Dealers charge around 1300 pound to fix.

Submitted: 18/02/2008 09:33:52

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Dianna Williams, Torfaen

Mazda 6 TS2 AUTOMATIC 2004

No review submitted.

Submitted: 02/01/2008 11:55:35

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Ben Muirhead, Devon

Mazda 6 2.0 Ts

Really good to drive. Perhaps a little overshadowed by the new Mondeo but a really capable car with refined feel and great stereo. Cheap contract hire deals still available due to strong residuals and good discounts from Mazda dealers now available.

Submitted: 22/10/2007 12:24:50

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Mark Everon, Ayrshire

Mazda 6 2.0 TS 5 dr

I’ve had this car for 6 months now and it’s been one problem after another, mainly with the gearbox, which was eventually replaced but is having to go in again now because of a problem with the clutch. Have been assured this will be dealt with and I’ve just been very unlucky – has anyone else had the same problems? Seriously thinking of getting rid of this car!!

Submitted: 05/09/2007 11:35:30

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Number of reviews: 10

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