Mazda 6
Mazda 6 technical data
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Is Mazda 6 a reliable car?
Overall, the reliability of the Mazda 6 is average. The number of defects found on the Mazda 6 during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Mazda 6 generation produced from 2008 to 2010 received the highest reliability ratings, while the models produced from 2018 had the lowest reliability ratings, reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Mazda 6. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Mazda 6 engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.
Mazda 6 reviews
Total 18 Mazda 6 owner reviews
Pros: Quite a good car, just need to be timely serviced, and then car will serve for a long time.
| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
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| Total cost of repairs: | 550 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Quiet, plenty of space inside.
Cons: Chair veneer quickly smears, in hot weather hinges creak.
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 13`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.9 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 160 € (~ 160 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable driving large pieces.
Cons: Expensive repairs, poor rolling stock
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 885 € (~ 885 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Fast, powerful, equipped with a gas - cheap fuel
Cons: Rust bodywork
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 500 € (~ 166 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2009 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 75`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1000 € (~ 142 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable car. Cheap service
Cons: Anti-rust treatment very poor
| Purchase year: | 2008 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 700 € (~ 87 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The engine is only oil change
Cons: Quickly rust
| Purchase year: | 2013 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 170`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (20% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 800 € (~ 133 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Reliable, I already bought fourth Mazda.