Before you buy a used Mazda Mazda6 (GH).
Taken only from Testigo's sourced sheets. Use it to question the seller and on the test drive: it does not confirm that any particular car is affected.
The essentials.
- 2 documented, sourced faults across its 2 engines.
- That is not much data: if no other faults show up here, it does not mean it has none.
- 1 of them depends on the equipment or the production date: ask what this car has.
- 7 official recalls on record: ask for the chassis number (VIN) and confirm they have been done.
- According to the data we have, the engine with the fewest documented faults is the 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 MZR (Petrol).
Typical faults by engine
The period and mileage are those mentioned by each sheet's sources. They are not a maintenance interval and do not predict that any particular car will fail.
All versions
Sheets the catalogue links to all 2 of its engines.
- Mazda Mazda6 (GH) weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2012
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 MZR
Petrol
We have no faults specific to this engine, only those common to every version.
2.0 / 2.2 MZR-CD
Diesel
- Period mentioned
- 2008–2012
- Mileage mentioned
- The sheet does not mention a mileage.
Applies if: The article is about the 2.2 diesel.
Which engine has the fewest documented faults?
| Engine | Documented faults | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 MZRPetrolFewest documented | 1 | 7 |
| 2.0 / 2.2 MZR-CDDiesel | 21 with conditions | 7 |
According to the data we have, the engine with the fewest documented faults is the 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.5 MZR (Petrol).
By fuel type, the one with the fewest documented faults is: Petrol.
We only count the sourced sheets we have. An engine with fewer is not guaranteed to be more reliable: it may have been studied less or sold in smaller numbers.
Official recalls: ask before you pay
A recall existing does not mean this car is affected or that it is still outstanding: it depends on the chassis number, the market and the production date.
- Ask the seller for the chassis number (VIN): it has 17 characters, appears in the car's documents and can usually also be seen at the base of the windscreen.
- Ask an official Mazda dealer, or the brand's official website if it lets you check by chassis number, whether each recall has been done or is still outstanding for that VIN.
- Manufacturer recalls are normally carried out free of charge by the official service network. If one is outstanding, ask for it to be done before you close the sale.
Mazda airbag and seat-belt recalls (2016–2024)Airbags and seat belts
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda brake recalls (2017–2025)Brakes
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda fuel-system recalls (2010–2025)Fuel system
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2007–2023)Suspension and steering
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda engine, transmission and software recalls (2006–2025)Powertrain and engine management
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2011–2025)Electrical and electronic systems
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryMazda body, seat and fitting recalls (2017–2021)Bodywork
How to check it: Check by VIN whether any of the recalls is outstanding (at the dealer or on the DVSA website) and carry out the inspection or replacement it requires.
View full entryOn the test drive: what to look and listen for
Taken from each sheet's symptoms and checks. You can tick off what you have already looked at: it is saved only in this browser.
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Known weak points
Look out for: Rust underneath (springs, wishbones, anti-roll bars, tank holder, subframes and rear exhaust) and brake discs wearing more than average.
Ask them to check: Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
Engine
Look out for: The oil level rises on the dipstick instead of falling, especially on cars used mostly for short trips.
Ask them to check: Check the oil level with the engine cold; if it is above the maximum or smells of diesel, change the oil and filter. Make a long road trip now and then so the regeneration can finish.
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from these Testigo sheets and their original sources. Sources are not checked in real time.
- Mazda Mazda6 (GH) weak points from its inspection record
- Oil diluted with diesel during particulate filter regenerations (Mazda6 GH 2.2 diesel on short trips)
- Mazda airbag and seat-belt recalls (2016–2024)
- Mazda brake recalls (2017–2025)
- Mazda fuel-system recalls (2010–2025)
- Mazda wheel, axle and suspension recalls (2007–2023)
- Mazda engine, transmission and software recalls (2006–2025)
- Mazda electrical, lighting and electronics recalls (2011–2025)
- Mazda body, seat and fitting recalls (2017–2021)
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