1993 Mazda Mx-6 problems
The Mazda MX-6 is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive coupé manufactured and marketed by Mazda from 1987 to 1997 across two generations.
Mechanically identical to the Ford Probe, the Capella/626 and its hatchback platform mate, the Ford Telstar, these cars shared the GD (1988–1992) and GE (1993–1997) platforms. The MX-6 replaced the 626 Coupé, although it continued to share the same chassis.
The MX-6, 626, and Ford Probe were manufactured at joint-venture plants either by AutoAlliance in Flat Rock, Michigan, for the North American market, and by Mazda Japan for Asian and European markets.
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Common 1993 Mazda Mx-6 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1993 Mazda MX-6, several common problems have been identified:
- Crank but No Start Condition and No Spark:
- This issue has been reported by 17 people and can be concerning as it prevents the car from starting. When a car cranks but does not start, it indicates a problem with the ignition system or fuel delivery.
- Possible causes for this problem could include issues with the ignition coil, spark plugs, fuel pump, or fuel injectors. A lack of spark can lead to the engine not starting despite cranking.
- To address this problem, owners may need to have the ignition system, fuel system, and related components inspected and tested by a mechanic to pinpoint the exact cause and make necessary repairs.
- Transmission Problems:
- Transmission problems are common in the Mazda MX-6, especially in the first generation models produced between 1987 and 1992. Owners have reported difficulty shifting gears, grinding noises when shifting, and clutch slippage.
- These issues can be caused by worn or damaged transmission synchros, clutch components, or flywheels. Repairs may involve replacing these components or even the entire transmission in severe cases.
- Preventive measures to avoid transmission problems include driving the car gently, avoiding aggressive driving, and ensuring regular maintenance and inspections to catch potential issues early.
- Electrical Problems:
- Electrical issues are another common complaint among Mazda MX-6 owners, particularly those with DX/LX models. These problems can affect the car's performance and reliability.
- Common electrical problems may include issues with the battery drain, alternator failure, power windows, power mirrors, central locking, and other electrical components.
- Resolving electrical problems often requires a systematic diagnosis to identify the faulty component, followed by repairs or replacements as needed to restore the electrical system's functionality.
These common problems with the 1993 Mazda MX-6 can impact the car's performance, reliability, and overall driving experience. Addressing these issues promptly through proper diagnosis and repairs can help owners maintain their Mazda MX-6 in good working condition.
Are mx6s reliable?
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Is the Mazda MX-6 rare?
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What engine is in the Mazda MX-6?
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1993 Mazda Mx-6 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mazda Mx-6 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Hydraulic problems
- Service brakes problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Suspension problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1993 Mazda Mx-6 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1993 Mazda Mx-6
The NHTSA has received 59 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1993 Mazda Mx-6. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1993 Mazda Mx-6 vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-31
- VIN: 1YVGE31A6P5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX6. WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND. HE CONTINUED IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH AND TURNED THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE LEFT, BUT THE NOISE PERSISTED. HE LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE COIL SPRINGS FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY; HOWEVER, ONLY A GUARD ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT THE COIL SPRINGS FROM FAILING AGAIN. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT BECAUSE THE COIL SPRINGS ALREADY FAILED, THEY WOULD ONLY INSTALL THE GUARD ASSEMBLY IF THE COIL SPRINGS WERE REPAIRED DUE TO THE RESPONSE THEY RECEIVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 125,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I HAVE A 1993 MAZDA MX6 WITH 105,000. IN 1999 THE TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. THEN, RECENTLY, I'VE HAD MY CAR IN 3 TIMES FOR TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THEY'VE REPLACED SOLENOIDS, TORQUE CONVERTER, INLINE BOOST VALVE AND SO FAR IT ISN'T FIXED. I'VE READ MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS VERY ISSUE BUT MAZDA HASN'T DONE ANYTHING FOR CONSUMERS. *TR
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-15
- VIN: 1YVGE31B7P5
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: ON THE MODELS WITH REAR DISC BRAKES: AFTER APPLYING, AND THEN RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE IN A NORMAL MANNER THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR PIVOTING PIN BEARING ON ONE OF THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED, CAUSING IT NOT RELEASE OR TO NOT FULLY RELEASE. THIS COULD CAUSE A HANDLING/BRAKING INSTABILITY ISSUE, NOT TO MENTION PREMATURE BRAKE PAD WEAR/FAILURE. AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED CALIPER INVOLVING THE SEAL AROUND THE PARKING BRAKE ACTUATOR PIVOTING PIN AND BEARING WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-17
- VIN: 1YVGE31B0P5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2005 THERE WERE NO RUNNING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD OR TAIL LIGHTS. WENT TO TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT SHORTED OUT THE FUSE BOX, AND IT STARTED SMOKING. TOOK VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC , AND THEY COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG. THEN ,WENT BACK TO THE DEALER, WERE SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND THEY REFUSED TO FIXED THE PROBLEM EVEN WITH THE CONSUMER PAYING THEM FOR THE WORK. THEY STILL WOULD NOT FIX THE VEHICLE. DRIVING WAS FINE IN DAYLIGHT, BUT AT NIGHT THERE WERE NO LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENED EVERY TIME THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING,SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-07
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1YVGE31B0P5
- Components: STEERING,SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY VEERED TO THE RIGHT PULLING MY DAUGHTER OFF THE ROAD AND HEAD ON INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH SHE WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT AND THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPT WITH AN AIR BAG SHE STILL WAS THROWN HEAD FIRST INTO THE WINDSHIELD OF THE CAR. THE AIR BAG DID DEPLOY BUT DID NOT STOP HER. THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS.
PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-05
- VIN: 1YVGE31B7P5
- Components: PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: APPLIED PARKING BRAKE. REAR BRAKE CALIPER PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM DESIGN FAILURE CAUSED THE REAR CALIPER TO NOT RELEASE AFTER RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE. HAD TO MANUALLY (FROM UNDERNEATH THE CAR) FORCE THE ACTUATOR LEVER BACK. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1YVGE31B4P5
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT AND DID NOT COME BACK ON. THERE WAS NO WARNING. 8JB
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-12-14
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING TIRE TURNED WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL BEING TURNED. THEN, THREE SECONDS LATER, THE WHEEL CORRECTED ITSELF. *AK
SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-03-05
- Components: SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX6, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TWICE AND ONCE ON THE OTHER SIDE, I WENT ON THE NET AND SAW THAT THERE WAS PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS MODEL, AND WAS TRYING TO SEE IF I COULD BE REIMBURSED, I HAVE THE BILLS AND DATES THAT THE REPAIRS WAS DONE. *LA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-08
- VIN: 1YVGE31B2P5
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS ([XXX]) DESCRIBED CAR HAS "ODOMETER FRAUD" CURRENTLY, AS OF 6/8/03, ODOMETER IS SHOWING AROUND 68,000 MILES. AFTER I GAVE HIM A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $300.00 IN CASH ON 6/8/03, I CHECKED THE VEHICLE HISTORY ON CARFAX.COM AND SAW THAT ON 08/14/1998 THE CAR HAD 113,872 MILES ON IT. I AM TRYING TO HAVE MY SECURITY DEPOSIT OF $300 BACK FROM THE OWNER OF THE CAR AND REPORT THE ODOMETER FRAUD.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-05-30
- VIN: 1YVGE31B1P5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POP FROM THE RIGHT FRONT AREA OF CAR. THEN THE AREA BEGAN SQUEEKING AND GROANING WHEN CONSUMER WOULD HIT A BUMP. JACKED THE SIDE UP AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT RIGHT SPRING HAD BURST IN A DIAGONAL FASHION. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-12-20
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: I OWN A 1993 MAZDA MX-6 LS COUPE. MY DISTRIBUTOR HAS FAILED 3 TIMES NOW. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THERE ARE NO WARNING SIGNS. THE FAILURE IS ALSO INTERMITTENT. FAILURE AT REST IS OF NO ISSUE, YOUR CAR JUST DOESN'T START OR STARTS BUT DOESN'T RUN. HOWEVER, WHEN THE DISTRUBUTOR FAILS WHEN DRIVING IS THE ISSUE. THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, THERE IS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AS WELL AS POWER BRAKES. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM AMONG MX-6 DRIVERS, AS CAN BE SEEN ON THESE SITES: HTTP://WWW.MX6.COM HTTP://WWW.PROBETALK.COM HTTP://HOMEPAGE.NTLWORLD.COM/DOROTHY.BRADBURY/PROBEMX/INDEX.HTM AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-03
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE STALLED ON FREEWAY DRIVING AT 70-75 MPH. CAR RESTARTED A FEW MINUTES LATER.*AK
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
- Summary: THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE DOOR LOCK. HAD ALL THE LOCKS REPLACED AND HAD THE KEYS CODED FOR THE LOCKS AND THE KEY BROKE FOR THE 2ND TIME IN THE LOCK.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING TO THE MALL ON I-95 NORTH WHEN MY CAR STARTED SLOWING DOWN I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL AND THE TACHOMETER STARTED REDLINING, SO I STOPPED PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL. NOW IT WILL COST ME ANYWHERE BETWEEN $1,500.00 AND $2,000.00 TO REBUILD IT. AND TO GET A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION WILL COST $2,500.00 AND UP. PLEASE HELP ME, I'M A COLLEGE STUDENT AND I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIRS TO MY CAR. AND I DESPERATELY NEED MY CAR. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-01
- VIN: 1YVGE31B2P5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: MY HAND BRAKE WILL FAIL TO RELEASE, OR ON REPEATED HEAVY BRAKE-APPLICATION THE CALLIPER WILL NOT RELEASE - CAUSING INTENSE HEAT TO ROTOR AND DISTORTING THE CALIPER. *AK
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-01-01
- VIN: 1YVGE31A2P5
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-04-01
- VIN: 1YVGE31A2P5
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1YVGE31B8P5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: BRAKE CALIPER SIEZED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND A SUDDEN PULL TO ONE SIDE AND ABNORMAL WEAR OF BRAKE PADS, VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED.*AK CONSUMER STATED ON MULTIPLE INSTANCES AT A VARIETY OF SPEEDS AND ROAD CONDITONS THE REAR CALIPERS SEIZED AND/OR STUCK AFTER APPLICATION OF BRAKES.*SLC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-20
- VIN: 1YVGE31B7P5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: PARKING BRAKE CALIPER FROZE. OVERHEATED ROTOR WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED IMBALANCE WHILE DRIVING ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT. ROTOT HEATED UP TO DANGEROUS LEVEL.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-05-26
- VIN: 1YVGE31B8P5
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING HEARD HUGE NOISE, FRONT COIL SPRING BURSTED, AND VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER ENTERING HIS DRIVE WAY HIS NEW TIRE POPPED AS THE SPRING PIERCED IT BECAUSE OF THAT HE NEED NEW SPRING, STRUTS , TIRE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *YH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-02-15
- VIN: 1YVGE31B7P5
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: THE PAINT ON OTHER GREEN MAZDA'S SEEMS TO BE THE SAME. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-11-25
- VIN: 1YVGE31B6P5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
- Summary: AFTER THE CALIPERS FAILED ON THE REAR, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS LOCKED IN PLACE AND WOULD NOT RELEASE MAZDA OF KNOXVILLE AND BILL GATTON MAZDA OF JOHNSON CITY WERE CONTACTED, AND BOTH DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSED TO REPAIR DAMAGES TO CALIPERS PADS AND ROTORS. I WAS INFORMED TO COMPLAIN TO THIS ORGANIZATION IF MAZDA REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FAILED COMPONENTS THANK YOU JOE GEMMELL. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-26
- VIN: 1YVGE31B8P5
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: ENGINE IS MAKING A KNOCKING NOISE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL BULLETIN WITH THE SAME BASIC PROBLEM, THAT WHEN ENGINE IS COLD THERE IS A KNOCKING NOISE DUE TO CARBON BUILT UP IN THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER WITHIN THE ENGINE. *AK
1993 Mazda Mx-6 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1993 Mazda Mx-6.
- Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Summary: Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
- Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
- Manufacturer: SPX FILTRAN
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
- Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
- Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
- Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
- Summary: THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
- Consequence: THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTRETAINING BOLT CAN RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION FAILING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTIONAND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Negative 1993 Mazda Mx-6 car reviews
Positive 1993 Mazda Mx-6 car reviews
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This car is so much fun to drive, but it may not be the most practical choice for everyday use. If you're tall or have long legs, getting in and out can be a bit of a hassle. Additionally, maintenance costs can be quite high. While I love driving it, I do find it a bit challenging on the highway due to its low profile.
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I've owned my 93LS since college and have put 90k miles on it myself. It has been incredibly reliable with almost no problems, even at 115k miles. It handles well in any weather condition (just make sure to get snow tires), and the trunk is spacious enough to fit all of my keyboard equipment. The torquey V6 engine is perfect for autocrossing, and the car still looks futuristic and fun. If you encounter any issues, there is a supportive online community of Probe/MX-6 owners who can offer helpful advice. I highly recommend getting one of these cars, as it is sure to exceed your expectations!
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I understand that you purchased the car a few years ago. Unfortunately, the radiator had a leak when you bought it, but you were able to replace it. The CV joints went bad due to the boots leaking, but that's expected with a car of this age. The idle pulley lost its grease and snapped a belt, but that's also just an age problem that is going to happen with any car. There is a slightly funky exhaust smell, but that has been constant. The car uses/burns/leaks oil slowly, which may be due to valve cover/oil pan gaskets. The transmission had gone bad and been replaced before you bought it. Overall, it's a good car. However, the sunroof is very slow to open and you haven't tried it in a year or more because you're scared it won't close back. Additionally, the A/C has never worked and the main interior light burns out very fast.
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I've owned two of these cars and they've been a blast to drive! Although I did experience an early valve problem with both, the dealer was able to fix it under warranty. I did have to replace the head gasket in one to fix a slow oil leak, but other than that, the engine has been very reliable. The interior has held up well with minimal wear even after 100k miles. The front seats are designed to be snug, which works great if you like to push it a little in the corners. However, after 10 years, the seats are a bit too snug for my liking. The back seats are not really usable for more than a few miles, but overall it's a true 2+2. I've only owned the 5-speed manual, so I can't speak to the automatic transmission, but it's definitely a fun car to drive!
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Nice ride!
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Are you having problems with your 1993 Mazda Mx-6?
Luther Hoeger 2024-06-13
This car has been reliable for me, although I did have to replace the clutch once and axles twice. The engine, on the other hand, has been absolutely solid with no leaks. However, the interior could have been built better. The door panels are barely hanging on and the fabric is coming off. The driver's seat tends to tear on the left side if used frequently. The center console and cupholder have also experienced some issues. The backseat is quite cramped and may not be comfortable for anyone over 5'5.
Osvaldo Bashirian 2024-06-08
This was my first real car, but unfortunately it turned out to be a lemon. Despite putting about 30,000 miles on it since I got it, I've had to replace the engine, transmission, and various other expensive parts. I used to make fun of people with Ford Probes (they share the same parts), but now I understand their frustration. I strongly advise against purchasing this car, as it will only lead to pain, suffering, and a lighter wallet.
Kenny Skiles 2024-04-14
Hey there! Before you make a decision, I just wanted to let you know that this car might require a lot of maintenance. It could end up costing you more than the car itself. Just something to keep in mind!
Erik Koch 2024-01-08
My car has been a reliable companion for the past 11 years, with only 7500 miles on it when I bought it. While it has some difficulty handling bad weather, resulting in two accidents, it still runs great. It may not be the best in snowy conditions, but it performs well in cold weather. The repairs can be costly, but it's worth it to keep such a dependable car on the road. It's important to budget for maintenance, as replacement parts can be expensive. Despite some wear and tear after 115,000 miles, the car still runs well overall.
Francesco Bayer 2024-01-02
Your Mazda has been reliable for long distance travel. The only thing to consider is that it may be too small for a family of four on long trips. However, it would be perfect for a teenager or someone who is single. Additionally, it is great on gas and has a fantastic air conditioner. The sound system is also top-notch.