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KNOWN FAULTS · Mazda

Mazda Mazda5 (CR/CW) common problems.

2005–2015 · Petrol / Diesel

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1 known fault with sources

Engines: 1.8 / 2.0 MZR (Petrol) · 1.6 / 2.0 MZ-CD (Diesel)

Mazda Mazda5 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
Engine / equipment
Mazda Mazda5, all versions
Period mentioned
2005–2015
Symptoms
Rust on pipes and brackets in the engine bay and underneath, heat shields that crack, axles that creak in frost, sliding door noises, a sharp clutch and, on the diesel with short trips, oil diluted with diesel.
Possible cause described
According to AUTO BILD’s 100,000 km test of the Mazda5 2.0 diesel and its readers’ reports; there was also a recall for the engine mountings.
Check for the garage
Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift and its fault memory read with a diagnostic tool.
Cost cited in the source
No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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