USED Mazda 6 - The common problems & should you buy one? | ReDriven used car review

[@Adl_hillsrider]

Bring back wagons, not SUVs!

[@daweigo6851]

Try get Nana out of a wagon or put in baby seats and bubs, no thanks, give me suv😅😅

[@BinkBricks]

@@daweigo6851Isn’t nana short and can’t get all the way up into an SUV? I know mine can’t get in an SUV

[@rdmz135]

​@@daweigo6851wagons are more spacious for baby seats and nana

[@michaelinzitari]

Wagon easier to reach into middle of car. Wagon easier to load baby capsule. Wagon easier for toddler to climb into chair so I can do up harness. So far that’s all positives to the wagon. Wagon has 15% more storage than cx5. But infinitely more usable storage. Wagon lighter Stops quicker Turns harder Accelerates quicker Cheaper rego Uses less fuel Ok and now the advantages of SUV MORE VISIBILITY for you but less for car behind you Shorter car

[@con9605]

And a run of panel vans whilst the companies are at it!🤣

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

The Mazda red is hands down the most beautiful colour to see a mainstream car since for ever…

[@michaelmcleary8566]

I must agree with you, it is incredible!

[@07kstephen]

Soul red I think we call it 😏

[@paulcerny2992]

Agreed.

[@aamgdp]

It's pretty, but chips like crazy... Mazda's thinnest paint job.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

@@aamgdp can’t be worse than Subaru.

[@ElGroodleReezo]

This channel is going to single handedly convince me to buy a lowered Mazda 6 turbo wagon once my golf carks it, and honestly im not mad about it

[@ReDriven]

* whispering in ear * "Do it..."

[@UncleJoeLITE]

May as well start looking now! =)

[@bartandaelus359]

I am literally about to list my GTI mk6 specifically to find the purchase of a Mazda 6 wagon.

[@ianverhees6884]

If you can find one!

[@NERDLYFE-es9ef]

Buy it but not lowered

[@tysontrogdon6264]

I live in the U.S. and I have a 2016 sedan. Had it since October 2015 when it was new, and it now is soon to crest 80,000 miles. Has been and continues to be a great car.

[@samueladams2340]

My '15 M6 sedan has 140k miles and it's still going strong. Standard maintenance with minimal repairs done.

[@ravipeiris4388]

Living in California, I don't see many Mazda 6's, but when I do, their styling looks amazing 🎉

[@paulwang5213]

I have a wagon and my brother has a SUV and man, I can't ever imagine owning a SUV for 90% of my usage. Wagons are just soo bloody sick to drive! love wagons ❤

[@lolman14334]

am with you 95% of the time. 5% is driving through some forest with tight turns and feeling your trunk being too tired to turn. Long wheel base is great for most use cases, but driving fun, scenic routes :/

[@nyzz1351]

One of my friend got 380,000km on his 2013 Mazda 6 and other almost 280,000km, both 2.5L petrols and seeing them, I also got one recently, a 2015 model, and it's awesome in terms of handling, fuel economy and reliability, much better than my 2010 Camry SE trim.

[@daneburton7953]

Every Mazda reviewed by this channel has been overwhelmingly endorsed, they are such a great manufacturer for Australian conditions.

[@spdaltid]

"Australian conditions". 🤠Unsurprisingly, they also work quite well in many other countries.

[@club1fan552]

@@spdaltid Yes that's probably true, but who buys them elsewhere? In the U.S. Mazda is far less popular than in Oz and per capita, Mazda's seem to sell best in Australia than, well, anywhere.

[@jasonwhiteley3612]

Mazda have a good combination of smooth acceleration but still good fuel economy(fuel prices lower in the US may be the reason not as popular)while other cars better fuel economy tend to have higher maintenance & faster depreciation.

[@7rodo]

​@@club1fan552the British

[@StephenDeTomasi]

Cx30 is overrated tho

[@redfalcon4469]

I had mazda 6 2017 with 310000 km, I had the BCM fail and HPFP fail. Replace belts, water pump ( was leaking), spark plug and front shock. Sold it in 2022. It was a fairly good reliable car!!!

[@mjg88]

Picked up my '24 Atenza wagon yesterday! The car is fantastic... interior has so many features and I fit three car seats in the back. The 2.5T has so much torque! It's a pleasure to drive.

[@GT-pl1wx]

​​@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊

[@dtp777j3sus]

Definitely is better looking than the camry and has the wagon option 😉 great choice !

[@Bilsoncomm]

As an owner of one of these from new since mid 2013 I fully concur with this review. Mine is the 2.5L petrol Touring Level Sedan. The leather trim (yes, the parts you actually sit on are real perforated leather, not vinyl like a $80k Merc or something these days )and the Bose Amp and speakers made this the sweet spot in the range over the hard riding GT on 19s with a sunroof and better lamps but for quite a few thousand more. Admittedly low km (about 75k) I have had ZERO problems apart from the development of the occasional harsh gear downshift which was fixed at service by the Mazda dealer via a computer reset and some software upgrade FOR FREE, and the car was old and way out of warranty by then - see how you get on at a VW or Merc dealer with something similar! No squeaks, no rattles, nothing has falling off. One set of replacement tyres, one battery, still on original brakes. Long term economy 7.4L/100km - Corolla type fuel economy. My silver paint has been excellent so I don’t know about the complaints on that, perhaps it varies with colour. People who complain about power are probably used to modern turbo motors and have forgotten how to drive an atmo vehicle. Mid range torque maximum at 250 Nm is still very good for a 2.5L atmo and most other manufacturers have not achieved this or the high 13.1 compression ratio which brings the efficiency. Performance from say 90 to 130 is quite acceptable I have always thought and around town on light throttle the engine is quite torquey for an atmo 4 pot. Road noise on very coarse road surfaces can be excessive but apparently newer upgrades are better in this regard. Much of this criticism is probably due to reviewers jumping on the Mazda bashing bandwagon I suspect as actual measurements are rarely provided. The fact that Mazda still essentially has this vehicle in production is a testament to the excellent design more than a decade ago. It still probably sets the standard in the class in what alas is a reducing sector due to the obsession with less efficient poorer handling so called SUVs. I am glad that I didn’t buy the diesel but few did I understand. Keep up the great work on the reviews, one of the few that have any real meaning these days!

[@davidarter9670]

Can you permanently disable the engine on / off nuisance on this car?

[@Bilsoncomm]

@@davidarter9670 Have read there’s a sensor on the bonnet latch but I haven’t tried. Just trained myself to automatically turn it off as part of the start sequence. Almost never forget. A rubbish system on any vehicle

[@123roshan567]

Is the stering on this a bit stiff? Drove a couple and were stiff when changing lanes

[@Bilsoncomm]

Nothing unusual in my experience compared to other cars we have Could be be the individual vehicles. Typically people may have tyre pressures too low and/ or poor wheel alignment. Not a heavy steering car but I guess it depends on what one is used to.

[@providence6826]

Any feed back on the 2.5lt turbo petrol?

[@keepower]

Ex 6 owner here. My experience is to stay away from the 2.2L skyactiv-D variant. I owned a top spec diesel MY2016 sedan since new. It was very well equipped, and drove beautifully until the engine started having all sorts of problems from the beginning of year #6. My last repair bill was $3000 kiwi.

[@MecTecher]

Mazda has always had terrible diesel engines with the exception of BT-50 which is sourced from Isuzu instead

[@danielpedersen2578]

What kind of issues did you experience? I have mazda 2013 2.2L diesel engine with 130000km on it. I'm getting kind of scared, should i worry?😅

[@GT-pl1wx]

​@@danielpedersen2578Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊

[@bencoory5917]

A friend of mine has a cx5 with the 2.2D, it's on its third head gasket at 160,000kms, I'd never buy a mazda diesel EVER!

[@cameronlee2678]

​@GT-pl1wx how much did it cost to rebuild the turbo?

[@barriemoorcroft534]

I love the Mazda 6. I used to own an Alfa 156, bought cheap 7 year old 1.8 in red from a backyard dealer. Reliable for 5 years with only minor servicing until I sold it scrap here in Ireland. Best Car I ever had. I consider the Mazda 6 to be a spiritual successor, with same design language. Alfa described the 156 as looking like a cat about to leap and I see the same in the Mazda 6. Dealers here in Ireland wont stock the diesel version anymore, they ALL say theyre completely unreliable.

[@mingming4004]

I genuinely thank you for mentioning the diesel issues - I've seen so many unsuspecting people buying the diesel model and then realised it's a endless money pit nightmare!

[@paulmcgregor6411]

I owned until recently a MY11 GH 6 wagon diesel. Loved it to bits! Great fuel economy, fun to drive and mechanically bulletproof. Drove Sydney to Brisbane and back, fully loaded with kids and luggage and averaged 5L to 100km! Not bad for a 10 year old car! The mechanic loved it as it was easy to service, and was surprised that there were so few about. The diesel only came in a manual, which blunted the appeal. As for the diesel reliability, I never had an issue. I think three things in particular helped , 1. Service by the book, so 6 months or 10,000km (I know the later models have gone to 12 months). This prevents much of the oil issues that was mentioned. Check the oil regularly, both level and condition, as that is a good indicator. 2. Diesel cars don’t like small stop start trips, you need to drive at least 20 minutes at 80kph to get the DPF to do a proper burn and regenerate. If you’re only doing short trips on a regular basis, stick to the petrol. 3. I installed a ERG blanking plate which reduced the particulate matter recirculated into the engine, it kept the oil cleaner. I traded the 6 in for CX-8 as the kid needed more room and the car getting some electrical gremlins. Still miss the 6 as it was a great car, heck, my dad drove it and it brought back memories of his old 626 that he loved, so he went and bought the GJ Mazda 6 sedan a couple of years later! He still loves the car even now.

[@daveowen378]

The diesel used in the GH was definitely more reliable than the GJ onwards diesel - they're just known to be shit.

[@michaelinzitari]

I too am thinking of getting a CX8 in the 2.5 NA because I only do short trips. The CX8 is discontinued and the Mazda 6 is about to be discontinued it seems so Mazda can focus on their rear wheel drive platform. Which CX8 did you get and how are you finding it so far? The economy and practicality are just mind blowing!

[@paulmcgregor6411]

@@michaelinzitari I got the Touring Active Diesel (Yes, I know what they said about the Diesel!) Love the car in general, though miss the 6 for its handling (not that the CX-8 isn’t good) and the 6 had more oddments storage up front as well as a cargo blind. The CX-8 is roomy, good tech and good economy for its size. I’m averaging around 7.5L per 100km, that’s a mix of around town and travel to work. Haven’t done any super long highway trips yet, but have got it below 6 and into the mid 5 when cruising along at 80 back and forth to work. The 2.5 atmos sounds like a good fit for you and there’s still stock of them available at dealers, check the dealer websites, as they list stock and driveway prices, useful info if they try and negotiate prices from RRP! Mine tried and I used that against them and got 6k off even before trading in my Mazda6! Which grade are you looking at?

[@michaelinzitari]

@@paulmcgregor6411 I would get sport or Touring but second hand the touring is still more than $40k which is too much for a slow car

[@peterhedger4396]

Diesels need long runs. All this trash about Mazda diesels has me wondering how the hell I managed 140,000kms trouble-free on my MY17 GL 2.2D wagon and it is still mint.

[@neosoviet502]

The Mazda 6 is an awesome I agree. I also agree with ur verdict and the fact wagons should make a comeback 100%. I hope u can do a comparison with the Mazda 6 and it’s competitors like the Toyota Camry. Love ur content btw. ❤❤❤

[@neilmarshment2910]

I completely agree with Jim’s opinion on the diesel. Bought a CX5 diesel and it had more reliability and engine faults in the 2-months I owned it that all the other cars I have owned in over 40-years of car ownership. Avoid, avoid, avoid!

[@torypryce]

wow what year was this?

[@MrBenHaynes]

Avoid is not strong enough. Under NO circumstances should you buy a 2.2L Skyactiv diesel. Don't even accept one as a gift!

[@neilmarshment2910]

@@torypryce It was a 2016MY euro 6 - ULEZ compliant.

[@neilmarshment2910]

@@MrBenHaynes I regret buying it. I had read that they were not perfect but still bought it. Big error!

[@neilmarshment2910]

@@torypryce 2015 model year

[@michaelinzitari]

Great REview! I have the 2016 GL 2.5 wagon and after being in the Facebook group for a while now I can confirm the diesel owners buy the diesel then join the group to complain. I don’t have any wiper issues. My air con is ice cold even though I know it’s leaking. I have the sport base model no Bose audio. Also SPORT has no cheap pleather which cracks and gets cold and gets hot. Avoid turbo because you want reliability and economy and cheap insurance. My Mazda had the ghost touch screen issue on the MZD connect so I made a KZbin video how to resolve that (disconnect the touch screen and use the captains knob). My GL 2.5 petrol NA returns 5.75L/100 on highway and if I drive super carefully around town it can achieve amazing results. The turbo is not more economical. The diesels economy is false due to the engine and sensor and DPF drama which is never ending. Everyone now knows to avoid any Mazda diesel so thank you for that. All Mazda paint completely sucks except for the BLUES. This is the only colour you can fix stone chips yourself easily. Get your Mazda weighed at a weigh station! I got mine weighed and now save $160 a year on rego as my Mazda 6 weighed 1420kg not 1520kg

[@titleysimon12345]

Great review mate. I'm a Mazda Mechanic and work on these Mazda 6s each month. I love getting in one and your comment about feeling more expensive and well built than their price - so true. Drive-ability is amazing also.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

If only they came in manual...

[@Aragorn3407]

​@@Spacemonkeymojo They do actually! Can't say for other countries, but I drive a 15' with a 6 speed (and in the US, of all places). I belive it was discontinued in the 2018-2019 model year in a few markets but I'm unsure if its available in others.

[@Spacemonkeymojo]

@@Aragorn3407 Oh nice! I actually did check on a website and I think there were manual versions but yeah, all the newer ones are auto only.

[@Fraser365]

Are the diesels really that bad?

[@giotto4321]

I thought your review here was spot on. I had a 2012 diesel wagon a few years ago and was suckered into buying it by the looks and the drive, both of which I thought were great. Unfortunately in my 2 years of ownership, I had nothing but trouble with the DPF, it simply wouldn't regenerate on its own and had to be done 'manually' every few months. I'd also agree with the complaint about the i-stop function. At T-junctions I would quite often pull out of a side road only for the engine to cut out half way across, it was terrifying at times! The switch-off just seemed to happen way too late. It's a real shame these few major niggles weren't ironed out as apart from them, it's a great car. The load bay is very low in reality, so despite the 'numbers', getting bulky items in and out was trickier than I'd imagined it would be. I regularly had two e-MTBs in there and doing this now in my Passat wagon is much easier and cleaner. Even getting into the car as the driver, I'd hit my head on the frame on the odd occasion. Road noise and ride comfort were issues too, not helped by the 19" wheels and low profile tyres on my version. (I think it was the 'Touring Nav' model I had?) The engine had loads of torque however and when it was running well, was a real pleasure to do long journeys. It wasn't particularly economical though and whilst I didn't expect the usual, optimistic consumption figures to be achieved, it would struggle to get 45mpog on a long trip, with a light right foot.

[@ubernoob103]

A further note about the diesels. If I’m not mistaken, Mazda entered 3 skyactiv-d powered 6’s in the 2013 24hrs of daytona. All 3 entries retired due to engine failure. I have no idea why mazda bothered.

[@melbournelovesdebar1232]

I work at Mazda We just got a Mazda 6 wagon 2023 that came in as a demo And it drives so good handles so well

[@TopljiviSir]

Would you say 2.2 diesels are bad engines im thinking about getting mazda 3 2015-2016 and my dad is now thinking abt 2014 mazda 6 with the same engine I guess

[@anthonyblack3579]

After weeks of searching through thousands of uninspiring hatches, SUVs, 4x4s and soulless plastic crap, your video arrived a week after convincing myself a petrol 6 wagon actually looks pretty sleek. Thanks to you guy's help I'm grabbing one. Great video, mate. New sub here.

[@chrisvanegmond3157]

Bought a 2018 Mazda 6 2.5P a couple years back and it is fantastic. Beautiful car, drives like a dream and the interior just feels like a luxury class vehicle.

[@nk53nxg]

I leased one of these a few years ago. It was the 2014 2.2 skyactive diesel manual sport wagon nav in dark matallic red with black leather sport seats with red piping, also had the larger 19" graphite coloured wheels. I absolutely loved everything about this car, its looks, price, interior, handling, comfort and the wagon boot space was excellent. Here in the UK they are popular but not extremely common. Unfortunately the turbo failed, I had this car second hand and thought the previous owner was a thrasher abuser, but it turns out this turbo issue was common on Skyactive diesels. Mazda were awesome and changed out the turbo out of warranty for free, parts and labour. This proves that Mazda care about retaining customers and admit that there is a problem with these, VW, Reault or Peugeot would likely say tough titty, out of warranty so take a hike. We have something called an MOT over here in the UK which is an annual condition check, my 6 got an advisory about corrosion around the rear sub frame (common issue in our climate) so I traded it in for a different petrol car. I was not doing high milage before so could not justify owning a diesel, which can contribute to carbon build up in turbos and EGR. I would consider a petrol 6 wagon, the wagon is one of the best looking estate cars for the money.

[@GT-pl1wx]

​​@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊

[@scott-wright]

I drive a 2006 WRX wagon, love it to bits. My 2 kids are getting bigger and it’s feeling smaller and rougher everyday and I’ve been considering one of these as a replacement for years. I haven’t had the heart to sell the rex yet.

[@timber8645]

I’ve got a GL Mazda 6 wagon, had it for 7 years and put 200,000kms on them and I still love it. The only thing that has gone wrong is had to replace one engine mount and that’s it!! It’s been so reliable and still drives so smoothly. I drive it regionally very often and never had a drama. And Mazda retrofitted Apple CarPlay and works a dream. But that’s not all it’s the best family car I can throw the kids bikes in the back easily. My partner has a new Mazda cx9 and we always take my car on holidays as has so much extra room. This is my third 6 I’ve owned and looking at buying the turbo 2.5L wagon for my next car. Ps I love your channel guys I am obsessed I swear I’ve watched them all. Keep it up

[@Wolfgang-Schnaufer]

Your partner? Cops get all the good cars...

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

The current Mazda 6 wagon has just gone out of production in Japan, so if you were thinking of buying new, you had better get one quick.

[@user-fq5yv6kd9s]

I have two Sky Active Diesels 2013 one wagon and one sedan and have had zero issues up to 140k. 6.6l/100 on both massive torque the best car I've ever owned :)

[@MrBenHaynes]

Start worrying!

[@TwistedDonners]

This is one car I'm seriously considering getting when I have to get a new car. The wagon is definitely an underrated car in terms of looks and its a big plus if it's got more boot space than a CX-5. Hullsy should say that he's not just qualified too service the Sky Active system but things like Flux Capacitors as well 😂 Brilliant video guys and look forward to next week's videos as per usual plus keep up the good work 👍

[@satya.anandakrishnan]

I mean, even a box of mints has more boot space than a CX5. Compare the Mazda 6 Wagon to cars like the RAV4 and CR-V and it looks very deficient.

[@GT-pl1wx]

​​@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊

[@andrewd7586]

I drive a 2017 Skoda Superb 206kw 4WD wagon & so far I’ve not had an issue.🙄🙏🏻 I absolutely love the wagon format! Prior to this car I had a Mercedes GLC250 SUV. Honestly after less than 2 years of ownership I got rid of it for the Skoda. No regrets. Wagons are so underrated!👍🏼😎

[@anakinskywalker4113]

Most definitely YES you should buy one of these. They are absolutely fantastic.

[@bradleybyrnes9907]

Jusy picked up a 2013 Mazda 6 GT wagon with 74,000 kilometres. Beautiful car to drive. It has decent paint protection which I highly recommend as the paint seems a bit on the thin side to me. Mine has not a single stone chip which i'm guessing the paint protection helps with that.

[@abcbcd1834]

Heavily considering this as my next car. Heard all sorts of bad things about the 2.2d, but there's not much information on them besides that online. As usual, ReDriven comes in clutch at the perfect time. Thanks for this video guys

[@lesmotley6839]

All mazda 6 production is stopping after April this year. Women don't buy them and they were buying the cx5 Instead. If you get one go for the mazda 6 GT with standard leather burgundy red seats and 2.5 turbo and 19 inch wheels.

[@GT-pl1wx]

​​@danielpedersen2578 Driving mine since 2015. Now it has 110K miles. Needed a new turbo at 75K miles. Mazda paid the whole bill. It was 2 years after warranty. Almost no other appreciably issues. But one thing worries me: The exhaust gases that are being burnt again producing carbon black in different parts of the engine. But that's inevitable and due to the mad emission standards here in Germany. Still today there is no other car in the market I would choose over a 6. Drives like a BMW, has a high gas mileage, low maintenance costs, still looks fresh ...and can be used a as a mobile home! Yes, that's what we've done a lot of times!😊Ü

[@magicalwishlist6616]

I have a GL wagon and its fantastic it's a 2.2 Turbo diesel. 1000ks per tank to Brisbane and very reliable. Cheap services compared to expensive European.

[@jayflow1150]

I had this, a VF commodore, a Subaru Levorg and a Skoda Octavia RS all on my shopping list as a practical family wagon. The head said Mazda 6 wagon - the test drive and then heart said Octavia RS (which I subsequently bought!). Thanks for covering this car.

[@Mububban23]

How long have you had the Octavia for? Bloody roomy inside given the size of the body. How's the reliability been in your time?

[@carlmoll3345]

Great Vid. I just bought a Corolla Hybrid wagon 2020 ex Japan . Awesome alternative and loving the savings on Fuel

[@TonyBensonToday]

I own a wagon in soul red. Ours is a goody, my major critism is the poor rear visibility. Looking in the rear view mirror is like looking through a mailbox slit. The reverse camera is a webcam from 2008. But hey, it's not an SUV so we love it, cx5, cx7, eat my rubber, burn my dust.

[@jaredbawden6707]

My Dad had an GL 2.2 diesel for nearly 3 years. He drove it regularly and didn't have any trouble. I personally loved driving it, and the diesel engine just felt so effortless and strong. It's a pity so many had such issues. On the i-stop, I can confirm the battery can be the problem if it stops working. I looked at the computer and the charge capacitor also would not charge up. The car hadn't had much use after my Dads passing and the battery had drained a bit. The Mazda service centre failed to check the battery properly on the service too. I was able to fix it by charging at 18V DC up to 15A (the recommended way to recover the battery) and then gave Mazda a serve for not picking up on it. Truely great car. I hope one day I can get a petrol turbo wagon, in Red

[@lukasraus3391]

i just bought brand new Mazda 6 with 2.5 petrol in takumi spec with sport trim - honestly for this price point there is nothing better on the market right now (trust me) and the driving experience is just awesome (for wagon) also mazda include 6 years warranty or 150 000 Km so yup go for it

[@Posy13]

These are one of my favourite cars so happy to see your review! I own a 2010 sport luxury hatchback it’s great! So underrated and so good to drive!

[@a_void]

Looking to upgrade my 2010 Honda Accord Tourer. This seems like the best candidate since I appreciate Japanese reliability and there are no newer Honda wagons

[@gavingore8206]

I have a 2017 Mazda 6 and I couldn’t be happier with it. Easily the most reliable car I I’ve ever had and handles similar to a German car. Super good quality for a relatively low price in its class. If you’re thinking of getting one you definitely should

[@Low760]

Mazda i stop is easy to not have to use. Don't jam the brake on when at the lights, light pedal keeps it off. Same as turning the steering wheel turns it off. Skyactive g is pretty cool, it's 13:1 compression. Not just bullshit. Shorter service intervals on the diesel sounds like the solution for them. Would love the later one with the turbo petrol.

[@madrx2]

My Mother had a 1995 626 wagon (2.2Litre) . She drove it until she upgraded in 2014 to a mazda 3 sedan. The only reason she updated it was she had 480,000kms on it and she was afraid it would become "Unreliable soon" Me and some friends used it as a paddock bomb afterwards, and it still had the original clutch. We revved the crap out of it, smashing haybales and thrashing around the farm on and off until 2020 when we damaged the radiator and it ran dry due to the grandkids not stopping to fill it up. Amazingly reliable car, the only thing that ever went wrong in it was the aircon needed re-gassing at one stage and the tappits were a little noisy.

[@Engineersoldinterstingstuff]

The injector washers needs to uppdated. If they leak they will cause clogging of the pickup. Happened to me - the car displayed low oil pressure. At the workshop they sad that usually this causes no problem, the engine measures the preassure at low and high revs if below a certain value the car will go into limp mode. 3 years ago now and still running strong.

[@RichieRouge206]

I had a 2004 Mazda6 and it was brilliant. But rust gets them badly especially here in the UK. My family have always had Mazdas and Volvos over the years. Mazdas are great cars and always been a bit of an alternative choice. And I will always drive a wagon - had quite a few Volvos since. Great review.

[@ride_the_wind]

2nd and 3rd gen shouldnt have rust issues anymore

[@bartzed4305]

this is quickly becoming my favourite automotive channel - you just gained a new subscriber !

[@sterrissar]

I've had a Mazda 6 for 12 years bought second hand with 40000 on the clock no problems so far had the servicing done as required. The engine is a 2.2 diesel and is fine

[@kaloyankostov9834]

i had a relative of mine get a mazda 6 2nd gen (sedan, mid-spec, petrol) as a work car. for him coming from a 2014 škoda - reliable, newer, but characterless and rather dull, slower car, this felt like such a fresh breath of air. not only is the mazda relatively zippy and fun, but its also comfortable, sound system is high quality, interior holds up like a champ, exterior looks elegant, etc., etc.

[@Ehetyz]

Current Mazda 6 owner, 2014 here. Can confirm the i-stop issue, especially in Finland when it gets to -20 celsius in the winter it's mostly nothing but an annoyance and leads to the battery management system throwing a fault code every now and then due to the battery charge getting low. Also the aircon, it seems like at least on my car it's calibrated to be too polite when left on auto and almost never uses full power unless you force it to. So in hot weather it's best to just set it to 15 celsius and let it cool down the car instead of using auto. Other than the battery codes and the overzealous tire pressure sensors, I like the car, though.

[@Thatguy-cb4qs]

One of my favourite cars was an old ‘92 626 estate. Great car and bullet proof for the time I had it, 121 bubble car was fun but falling apart. 2013 3 was amazing. I now have a ‘14 cx9. It drinks that’s true but Mazda make some cars for sure.

[@ThatGuy6666]

I just went from mitubishi outlander too a mazda 6 2,2 from 2017! I shouldve gotten this from the start 😍

[@pppppppf]

I own a III gen post-lift version of a 6 wagon. Love the car, ccant go wrong with the buy. Few things of note: stay away from diesels. Dont buy the 17'' wheel rims, they eat tyres for some reason. 19'' not only look better but have no issues. Brake wheel discs are bad quality, if you like to go fast and brake a lot get ready for more common exchanges. I still didnt find a good alternative. Basic sound system sounds bad, but the Bose one sounds incredibly amazing. Soul red may look beautiful but chips away and is damaged easily, same for the polymetal grey, blue and black. White paint is the thickest - i checked, and snow pearl white seems to be the most sturdy. Mazdas 6 before 2018 are thinner (0.7mm vs 1.4mm sheet metal in wheel bays, dont have data on the rest) and therefore louder, and perhaps more prone to rust. And thats all thats bad about the car, really. 70k miles so far, no issues whatsoever. No rust at all. I can service the car myself. Access is easy and you can easily reset servicing intervals in the computer. This feels like peak "old" mechanical engineering; you get all the perks of a modern car while being able to fix it in your garage. The interior is beautiful and my SkyPassion version even has ventillated seats. I love the car and dont plan on selling it ever. Long story short: get a snow pearl white on 19'' wheels manufactured after 2018. You won't regret it.

[@alexmoroz3243]

Loved the video! Wish we had the wagon variants of the 6 available in Canada, it would make the perfect replacement for my 05 Volvo v70 that's constantly finding creative ways to drain my wallet. Very likely that I end up with a sedan 6 as a result... It's a real shame it's not a wagon but at least still has the same great bones underneath!

[@Mububban23]

I had a 1998 V70. I loved it, but my wallet did not....

[@nowukkas2472]

I have a GG manual luxury sports hatch. I purchased it in 2009 with 53,000ks on it. It now has 417,000km, all country ks. Still a great car to drive if a bit noisy on the highway! I’ve replaced a clutch, a/c compressor, driveshaft, fuel pump, and cv joints in 360,000km. I’m trying for 500,000ks!

[@josephpereira1390]

If you can swing it, i would recommend the GL series with a turbo. I bought a 2018 mazda 6 wagon GT for 27k and its such a bargain for the amount of car you get.. The acceleration is great and it looks epic.. Love it!

[@Zizlak]

This review was the last piece of the puzzle for me to pull the trigger on buying one of these 👌

[@zaccy12341]

My dads got a 2012 2.5 sport sedan, 205k faultless, long term fuel economy 7.1 litres per 100, great car

[@chrisboyadjian]

Current 2016 GJ2 Touring sedan (petrol) owner and can't fault it. Definitely get the post update, and I feel Touring is the best value in terms of grade. Can't justify >$50k for the top spec, however the 20th Anniversary sedan model in red looks the business.

[@rl7910]

Loved my mazda 6, sporty, good quality on fabrics in chair (looked like new after 170 000km) and wheel and gear nob and not so much problems BUT: 1.rust, rust, rust! In doors, under, wheel arches, tailgate and more, DO go for extra rust protection! 2. AC weak and gave up and it cost half a months salary to fix. 3. Heater to weak (I live in sweden) can not get rid of snow on the windshield, and the wipers are to high up in the panel so wipers freeze solid in a place where the defroster do not heat. In over -15 you have to have everything on full heat and full blast and it´s not enough, and we sometimes have -30 and then it´s no fun having to drive wearing a snowmobile overall basicly... 4. Bose stereo broke 3 times in only 150 000km, first one totaly dead in just 15 000 km (3 months old car), next lost a speaker (probably the amp), and the third problem was vierd, on radio all speakers worked but on aux and cd only work one passanger side, also the radio on all of them have super bad reception!!! 5. Xenon, my car got hit, and they try to fix, they changed stuff for like 10-12 AUD but never got it to work again, so the garage put in halogen and that worked fine, but to change lightbulb takes a childs had or a meckanic, I worked in a gas station for 7 years changing bulbes every day for customers but I could not change on my own car 😞 6. Silver panels in the car get scratches. 7. Original battery is to weak, almost did not start in the winter, I change for a "power bull" 95Ah and the problem was gone. 8. I have seen more than 100 mazda 6 petrol sold with broken engines due to broken frame bearing, so to check oil on these car should be done very often, I check every time before I go driving over 200km in one go...

[@andrewwillow]

Got a 2010 Mazda 6 wagon and totally rate the drive experience, very reliable and cheap to maintain. It is a bit low as per commentary but totally liveable. Would I buy another one? Absolutely.

[@Undercovergrandma396]

I bought a used 2014 diesel atenza and it's been nothing but trouble. I've already put 3 to 4 grand in to it and it's still not right. Rocker cover gasket, two turbos, brakes and rotors and a DPF problem so bad I was told by the blokes at the Mazda service centre to sell the car within 6 months but I hate the thought of selling a complete money pit like someone did to us. Do not, I repeat, do not buy a diesel, no matter what.

[@Spazz5697]

finally M6 review, been waiting for this for ages. Would love to see one of the GH. I own a Mazda 6 MY2010 GH 2.0 Petrol since early 2023 and it's been so great at such a good price. I Iike to have fun, having been a big fan of my 2zz Celica, and the handling is like....reaally really good on the Mazda 6. Even with 2.0 155hp it's no slouch. Reasonable torque and gets going decently, redlining effortlessly at just over 200k kms. Compression and emissions tests suggested engine is .... welp almost like new. Heaps of space also.. moved from one country to another like 2000 kms away and filled it up pretty good, as well as fitting a roofbox full of stuff and handled 2 trips really well. Just... amazing, underrated and the BOSE sound system is an absolute jewel and a surprise

[@Noksus]

I have the 2015 model sedan petrol Mazda 6 and honestly I have none of these issues... Yeah there are some rock chips on the paint but no other issues. The soul red looks incredible!

[@AlbertZora]

i had the diesel 2013 model and it had turbo issues when driving long distance. mazda quoted me $7400~ to fix. car was bought for 13k with 166Ks on it. ended up selling it rather than fixing

[@jeffkeith637]

Test drove an update Atenza wagon just last week. 2.5 petrol. Stunning. I would have been tempted if I was buying for myself. Went well, stopped well, steered and pointed well, it was a great drive. Only downside it was a seriously hot day - the dark blue paint (gorgeous) and black (shoot me now) leather interior made the aircon look very insipid indeed. After years of upright 4WDs it also felt like I was sitting in a hole. Sadly it didn't fulfil some of the requirements of my client.

[@swalox9112]

The diesel engines got reworked with better materials and such after 2015. With regular service and proper driving they should last quite some time!

[@GavwasInn]

I've always been a Mazda fan but I owned a first generation 6 that was the BIGGEST money pit I have ever owned. Fuel pump failure, alternator failure (twice), clutch slave cylinder failure, air con fail (twice), head unit failure, faulty power window, leaking boot, LCD display failure, faulty PCV valve, suspension needed basically everything replaced, handbrake failure. Great car to drive, but all of that occurred in the 13,000kms I owned it. Sounds like they've improved them in recent years ✌️

[@waterbourne9282]

GF had an '08 Golf Variant 2.0 TSI which was a riot to drive with torque like a 265 but imo a ticking time bomb so eventually she decided to replace it. Criteria pointed to the Mazda6 shown here as the only real reliable choice and she ended up with a '14 Touring. What a beautiful car with lots of fruit, and particularly the 19" wheels (although limited tyre choice with these). My only criticism would be the seat base can get a bit hard on a long trip, and the farty exhaust. Otherwise agree with the review, drives like something three times the price without the reliability worries. Maintenance schedule is minimal, it has a proper Aisin designed auto (Mazda produced under license), adequate power with the 2.5 (the turbo would be the one), and beautiful, just beautiful. Mazda will be at the top of my shopping list when I am due for a change from my current Toyota now that they are all CVT and hybrid mad.

[@stanleybuchan4610]

Brit here about to move to the Philippines next year. Mazdas have caught my eye and I was thinking about a CX3 or 5. Thanks for bringing the 6 to my attention, well worth a serious look.

[@aamgdp]

If you're after diesel, buy 2018 or newer, mazda redesigned the engine quite a bit fir the better. If you wanna make sure it's the newer version, check if it has adblue tank.

[@barryscroggins8450]

- the paint is thin...and is even thinner on the roof, look out for stone chip spider corrosion - soul red crystal is a pain to fix when it chips, and it will, smart repairs won't blend - you end up spraying the entire panel - dark effect alloy wheels suffer from lacquer peel - servicing is relatively cheap on petrols - it's nice to drive, especially winding roads, it corners like it's on rails - power fold mirrors suffer from water ingress, meaning you need to help them with your hand, WD40 will expel the water and fix the issue - low tyre wear and even wear across all 4 tyres on the petrol - mechanically simple, nothing very expensive to go wrong - underbody is not sealed, so an after market treatment will be required from time to time to keep rust under control

[@ew-s]

2014 Mazda 3 diesel manual owner here, been very reliable so far! Concerning to hear about potential future problems though..

[@thomothomo1078]

I have owned a Commodore wagon as a second vehicle for years.I have also owned SUVs .The wagons are just much nicer to drive and much more practical.

[@wimcalleeuw8098]

I have a Mazda 6 from 2014, 2.2 diesel version. After I bought the car (208tkm driven) almost immediately l have an oil pressure problem. Luckily I took an extra warranty with the car sale so i didn't have to pay for the new oil pump and oil pressure sensor 😅 and since then it has been smooth sailing. It's a nice car to drive l think, with good handling. As mentioned in the video...

[@ml4018]

Just picked up my new 20th Anniversary sedan in Rhodium White two weeks ago. Well not quite new, a June 2023 build, but for the price of $56K driveaway in NSW try and find an equivalent Euro that will match it for under $90K. Whilst it now has only 500km on the clock I'm not going to push the turbo too hard yet until I break it in some then we'll see how 173kW and 420Nm go through the front wheels. On the weekend with a short open road drive was sitting around 7ltrs per 100k's which is fair as I expect it to improve a little as it loosens up. This is my second 6 and if the first one is anything to go by then this should be a fun 'family' car that looks like grandpa would drive but is a bit of a sleeper. A free flow exhaust and slight tune could give it a little lift....

[@bnguyen4419]

Ive got a 2018 mazda 6 diesel (last of the updated diesel enignes) before they were discontinued in 2019. It has 130, 000km on it now. Engine has had no issues in that time. I wonder if the issues were in the earlier models only.

[@MdnDalle]

I bought a Mazda GJ diesel. I bought it with 176000 kilometres. After 5 years I have 283000 kilometres. I changed 2 engine mounts and 1 brake caliper. Nothing else.

[@АнтонМиленов-о3н]

Hi.Mazda 6 2.2 Diesel 175 hp 2014 with automatic transmission. I press kickdown and engine rpm goes to 4500 but car is not going faster and can't change a gear.( 110 km/h) Can you help me? Any ideas? The car is sluggish. The car has 193,000 km. with four new Denso nozzles and new Turbo. They cleaned my EGR, DPF and intake manifold. My fuel pump has been checked and is fine. They changed the MAP sensor, MAF sensor and turbo solenoids and No Results. The last fault the car showed a year ago with the previous owner was P2712 and it cleared without doing anything. Now it doesn't log errors. The consumption does not fall below 8 liters.The gearbox is serviced with new transmission oil and new filter. No results. Is it possible i have cracked hoses and vacuum leaks? I'm desperate. Please help 🙏

[@wesleyrichards8027]

Love the Mazda 6 in terms of design. Especially the wagon. Would be on the top of my list when buying my next car.

[@dtp777j3sus]

We have a 2019 sedan mazda 6 Gt, it has been amazing for our family , No issues so far . Feels super luxury to drive and ive had a few german luxury cars, definitely on par ! So sad they have discontinued the mazda 6 😢 they probably missed out on a few face lifts to compete with the hyundai's etc.

[@lukeshannonify]

You guys are lifesavers 😅 I land in Australia in an hours time and was going tomorrow to pick up a diesel 6 wagon! Losing the deposit or getting the Camry that the dealer has seems like a better option.

[@MrBenHaynes]

You've just dodged a bullet. Go and buy yourself a lottery ticket.

[@rslcoach]

We have 4 x Mazda CX5 (All petrol) and a Mazda3. The CX5s all have about 175000km to 215000km on them and are 2012/13 models. None of the vehicles has given us any problems. The Mazda3 has very low KM and is perfect for a 2014 model again within problems. I agree do not buy a Diesel there is a very big difference between Diesel and Petrol motors in reliability. The Mazda6, Mazda3 are similar vehicle to a CX5. Mazda Petrol vehicles are great quality. You will have many years of good motoring as long as you maintain your Mazda on time all the time.

[@csjrogerson2377]

Have been in Thailand for 8 years and the only bad things I have heard about their diesels is the 2.2D having head-gasket issues which Mazda fix outside of warranty as long as servicing has been done iaw the schedule. I have a Mazda 2D and it runs like a dream. Only thing ever done (apart from servicing) was to replace an O2 sensor free outside of warranty and replace the rear shock end stops.

[@straysupplyco]

I recently worked at a Mazda dealership and got company cars, when I left I bought a GJ series 1 touring wagon, almost all non-car people thought it was just a new company car. They have aged brilliantly. Not the same level of fit, finish and quality as say a Toyota or European car but for their price I'm not sure there is a better value for money wagon. Agreed with petrol only, good motors. Diesels are absolutely horrific.

[@joelllux88]

I've had the GH diesel wagon for 10 years. Despite a few dpf issues, its been a very good car. The manual and torque delivery makes for fun spirited drives.

[@paulmcgregor6411]

I had one for 11 years and it was a joy to drive. I fitted an ERG blanking plate, as my mechanic suggested it would make a difference with the oil. The manual was a gem, shame so few drive them! Traded it for a CX-8 last year as the kids needed more space, miss it for handling.

[@joelllux88]

@@paulmcgregor6411 Nice, man. Yeah I'll definitely miss it when we go to sell it.

[@cleanwhite6527]

178k miles on mine and still going! Do your maintenance and you’ll be fine!

[@abshassan]

Bought a 22 Atenza Wagon about a month ago, 2.5T, 6000km on the odo and $43k which is a $15k saving over a brand new one so im pretty stoked about it. The car is amazing, ive done over 4000km in 1 month just driving around, road trips etc because i was on holidays. Great car but the 2.5Turbo motor does drink a bit of fuel if you drive spirtedly.

[@WorksOnMyComputer]

That is a great price. Enjoy your new car!

[@joelllux88]

What sort of fuel efficiency numbers if you drive spiritedly?

[@abshassan]

@@joelllux88 high 11s to mid 12s, yet to see it hit 13.. Litres per 100

[@abshassan]

@@joelllux88 i average mid 10s running 98 octane, i do about 70km a day mix of highway and traffic (2.5 turbo) I turn I-stop off because I hate it (which turns the engine off at lights)

[@Staticc146]

I have one here in the US and its lowered been driving for 60k miles like that got 100k miles total great car just general maintance.

[@lowend5566]

I've got a 2011MY petrol wagon auto Mazda 6, the version before the one reviewed. I bought it new in 2012 and it's got only 90k km on it. It has been absolutely bullet proof and I have not looked after it at all. I did the regular servicing through warranty but they fell out of the rhythm of things and it maybe gets a service every 18 months or two years. I know, it's an abusive relationship. But I have not had one mechanical fault with it in all of that time. Nothing. Before that I had a Jaguar Sovereign, an Audi A6, three BMWs and three Mercs which were either sedans or SUVs, all bought new. The amount of problems I had with all of those premium brands was legion. The Mercs were the worst and the costs were astronomical. I ended up with the Mazda 6 because the company wasn't paying for the flash cars any longer so I picked up my 6 for the same price as the luxury car tax on a new Merc. And when it comes to utility, a wagon is way better than a SUV - it's lighter on fuel and tyres, fits in normal parking spaces, and you don't look like an absolute wanker. I also had a 1980s 929 wagon, a 1993 626 (4cyl manual), a 1996(?) six cyl 6, and then a 2005 Mazda 6. All were great cars. I fear getting a new car because of all the tech in them these days and the problems that can bring. That said, if I get a new car I'll get a Mazda of some description.

[@dostayer3369]

One very big downside for it were I live: it's (and its little sister, the Mazda 3, which suffers from this the most) the number 1 car in the auto theives target list, so there's not an insignificant chance of them disappearing from their parking during the night... or in broad daylight... thus leading to extortionate insurance prices (2K$ usd per year, can reach over 3k). Although I have to say that thieving has significantly reduced over the last 4 months...

[@CraigMcFarlane-t9g]

I'm half-dreaming/half-intending to add 2nd metal to the garage, and my short list is: Sonata N-Line; 6 Atenza; ES250 F. Quality is proportional to price, but I suspect actual driving pleasure might be the opposite. None are manuals, all are FWD, and none have full-size spares (showing my age) :-(, but I refuse to own a SUV. I had 2 MX-6s until the last one got turned into paper clips by a tradie running a red light, so I'm more than comfortable with Mazda's quality. They're all comfortable - the Lexus is a lounge room on wheels - and all have solid tech. Not sure about DI on the Hyundai's SmartStream after the Theta debacle. I guess I'll just keep dithering.

[@Albertouy]

My Mazda 6 has been great to drive and own up to 110,000km now, the only comment is I've noted is the paint to be on the thinner side, ie: it has gotten a few chips/scratches rather easy

[@bobbell6720]

I have a 2012 petrol version and I enjoy it. It does have some road noise obviously but still pretty good to drive. It's a bit worse since someone threw out the boot cover... The thing that annoys me if anything, is the interior plastic panel between the seats and the door attracts big scratches when I'm lugging guitar gear around and need to use the back seat as well. Otherwise it's a yes from me

[@dub1951]

Mazda 6 2006 1.8 petrol have it 10yrs 215,000klm I changed the engine mounts and 2 rear brake calipers great car, ide stay clear of mazda diesel doe

[@pbfloyd13]

I will never forgive Mazda for not bringing the 6 Wagon to the US, for all their talk of going _"upmarket"_ one of the most obvious indicators of a luxury car brand is the luxury station wagon. Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volvo, Acura Jaguar and even Cadillac sold wagons but not Mazda... What a shame.

[@gregorywills2231]

I'm in the US and bought a 2015 Mazda6 with 6-speed and have driven it 143,000 miles and love the car. Zero mechanical problems with the engine or transmission. The only thing I'd say is a problem are the rear brake calipers. They went at 50K miles and Mazda replaced them for free but they had to be replaced again at 100K miles and I paid for that. My car is soul red and it still looks great. I'm confused about the paint quality concerns as I haven't seen that. My only complaints about the car is the large 'A' pillars which impede the view. Also the flimsy sliding arm rest.

[@club1fan552]

Your no nonsense delivery is great and your mechanics tips always worthwhile, especially when he lists heaps of problems (other reviews) which is hilarious. Love Mazdas but the 6's issue for me is its length; bloody long car.

[@daveowen378]

I went from GJ 6 GT to a big old SUV. I have no regrets. But the 6 was excellent the whole time I owned it.

[@scott-wright]

Ew

[@daveowen378]

@@scott-wright nah. I outgrew the 6 and it died an unfortunate early death.

[@scott-wright]

Fair cop. It’s just the wagon -> SUV transition that got me

[@daveowen378]

@@scott-wright really the only progression that made sense for me. Only other option that made sense was a dualcab, and I find them to be impractical and uncomfortable. Large wagons aren't really a thing anymore - so I went with the closest thing I could find to a large wagon, which happens to be an SUV.

[@scott-wright]

@@daveowen378 You're right, lack of wagon options these days suck. I bought an SUV for my wife because she wanted one but I think it's pointless. Depends on your budget and tolerance for older cars. As reviewed on here the latest gen 'Commodore' wagon are good cars. Subaru Outback (esp XT turbo version) Audi A6 wagon, Passat wagon, Skoda Superb etc

[@Lucas_andos]

Weve had our 2012 mazda 6 diesel now for a long time now. With 180K and one new engine at 90K I'm sure it will go a long time. Only issue is a jerking at around ~40km/h which is pretty bad but otherwise runs fine

[@richlawrence4160]

Brilliant car! I had a 2009 Classic Red hatch. Perfect in every way, except the trip computer was a bit clunky to operate, real old school. The heating/air cond was the best, set the temp on auto and never touched it. (My current Toyota and Mits have to keep adjusting as it gets too cold blast then too hot). The only reason I changed it is that it was too low to get into and out of with crook back and knees, so I bought a Mitz Outlander SUV which is the perfect hight, but much poorer quality and much smaller boot space. The Mazda 6 hatch would carry several of those 180cm (6 foot) fold up tables flat in the back and I could get 2 full size bicycles in the back easily, sot so the SUV. Regret the sale, want another as soon as I get knee replacement.