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What problems does the Mazda 3 2.2d engine have?
Thinking of buying a 2012 Mazda 3 with a 2.2d engine. What is your opinion on the reliability of this engine?
Asked on 6 January 2017 by Matt Potts
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Honest John
It's had some DPF regeneration problems in the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mazda/3-2009/?sectio.../ and www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mazda/6-2008/?sectio.../
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