Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) Review

Mazda 6
2.5 GT Sport Nav+ 4dr Auto
£19,199

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) At A Glance

Honest John Overall Rating

Often overlooked, the Mazda 6 is a handsome car which is good to drive, although rear headroom is tight in the saloon version.

Nimble and agile handling. Spacious cabin is very well made. Huge improvements to refinement and steering from October 2016.

On 19-inch wheels, suspension of 2012-2016 cars can feel firm at low speeds. Limited rear headroom in saloon.

New prices start from £25,830
Insurance Groups are between 16–23
On average it achieves 75% of the official MPG figure

You can rely on Mazda to do things its own way, and the Mazda 6 is a perfect example of this. It may offer many of the same abilities as its rivals, but it also comes with a range of engines that are just that bit different. It also has a very stylish cabin, strong build quality, and is one of the best cars in its class for driver engagement. Read on for our full Mazda 6 review.

The Mazda 6 put the Japanese company firmly among the frontrunners in the family car class alongside the likes of the Skoda Superb and popular Vauxhall Insignia.

Thanks to the firm’s attention to detail and commitment to weight reduction in order to improve economy and emissions, the Mazda 6 is good to drive and easy on the wallet.

Mazda’s SkyActiv programme is the over-arching name for the push towards lower emissions and fuel consumption. Rather than any one single technology, SkyActiv looks to make savings anywhere and everywhere, working on the basis that a lot of small savings add up to one large overall saving.

It’s a system that works and means the entry-point 2.0-litre petrol engine offers 51.4mpg claimed average consumption, while the most frugal diesel delivers an official 67.3mpg. Both of these figures are very competitive for the family car class and are coupled to reasonable emissions, too, making the Mazda 6 a sound used buy.

Further helping to mark out the Mazda 6 is the way it drives, which is also helped by the weight-saving of the SkyActiv approach.

The Mazda 6 easily bears comparison with the Volkswagen Passat and even the Ford Mondeo although some might find the ride quality of the Mazda a little on the firm side.

The upside to this is that the Mazda 6 has excellent handling manners and feels very lithe. Its petrol and diesel engines are very well matched to the car’s abilities and they offer good refinement unless pressed right to their red lines.

Just about the only glaring fault with the Mazda 6 is that it’s not offered as a hatchback, where most of its rivals are and this is the preferred body style for the majority of UK buyers. Still, the saloon is spacious inside, the Tourer estate is very practical and both are extremely well made.

Looking for a second opinion? Read heycar’s Mazda 6 review.

Reviews for Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022)'s top 3 rivals

Ford Mondeo

Impressive quality and refinement. Rides well with keen handling. Very spacious and practical interior.

Volkswagen Passat

Neat styling inside and out, fine quality, strong performance even from the entry-level engines, spacious...

Vauxhall Insignia

Represents good value for money. Big boot and generous amount of rear legroom. Diesels are very economical.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) handling and engines

Driving Rating

The agile handling and light controls of the Mazda 6 put it right at the front of the queue for driving engagement in its class.

Engines range from 2.0 to 2.5 194
Readers report Real MPG to be between 31–62 mpg

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Handling and ride quality

Ask any engineer how to make a car drive well and they will explain all manner of different attributes. Speak to Mazda’s engineers and they have a simple answer: make it lighter.

So, this is exactly what they did with the Mazda 6, but not through the expensive use of aluminium. Instead, Mazda has simply worked out how heavy a component should be, and then made it to that weight and no more.

The Mazda 6 is still no featherweight, with a kerbweight of 1465kg, but that’s less than many rivals and the benefits are immediately obvious when you drive it.

There is a deftness to the Mazda 6’s controls that you simply don’t find in many family class cars. The steering turns with ease, but also accuracy, when you direct the car into a corner, so the feeling of control is always present.

As you go round a corner, the Mazda 6 continues this sensation of being light and surefooted. It’s not easily deflected from its intended line by ruts or ridges, and there is more than enough grip for almost every driving situation.

When the road is less than glassy smooth, you will notice the Mazda 6 has a firmer suspension set-up than some rivals, notably the Ford Mondeo.

While this means you will feel more bumps at lower speeds, it does settle to give a very comfortable motorway ride. This is an acceptable trade-off, but it’s a shame Mazda could not have made the car a little more supple at lower speeds.

Regardless of speed, the Mazda 6 is quiet and gets on with the duties of going from A to B with minimal wind, road or engine noise.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Engines

There are four engines in total in the range, comprising a pair of petrols and a pair of diesels.

The 2.0-litre petrol comes in 145PS and 165PS versions, and both offer adequate performance, economy and emissions.

A six-speed manual gearbox is standard for all of the engines, although the less powerful petrol is available with a six-speed automatic that gives a claimed 47.9mpg and 136g/km CO2 as a saloon, compared to the manual’s 51.4mpg and 130g/km.

Most buyers will opt for the diesel-powered Mazda 6 in saloon or Tourer estate forms. We reckon the 150PS 2.2-litre diesel is the one to have thanks to its broad-shouldered power delivery that gives 0-62mph in 9.0 seconds and 380Nm of pull at 2000rpm.

If you tow regularly, the extra 40Nm of shove from the 2.2 diesel will be useful, but it makes little difference in daily driving. Both diesels can be found with the manual or automatic gearboxes.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Safety

When the Mazda 6 was first tested by Euro NCAP in 2013, it passed with flying colours to earn five stars. It came with six airbags, ABS and ESP, a speed assistance system and Isofix child seat mounts.

When retested in 2018, the Mazda retained its five-star score as it was now offered with lane keep assist, automatic emergency braking and an active bonnet to better protect pedestrians in the event of a collision.

This makes the later Mazda 6 models the best bet for safety kit.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Towing

There is no maximum weight quoted for an unbraked trailer for the Mazda 6, but the company does say you can haul up to 1500kg with a braked trailer.

Engine	MPG	0-62	CO₂
2.0	51 mpg	9.5 s	129 g/km
2.0 145	51 mpg	9.4–10.0 s	129–159 g/km
2.0 145 Automatic	48 mpg	10.5 s	136 g/km
2.0 165	48 mpg	9.1–9.4 s	129–155 g/km
2.0 Automatic	48 mpg	10.5 s	136 g/km
2.2	72 mpg	9.0 s	104 g/km
2.2 D 150	69 mpg	9.0 s	108 g/km
2.2 D 150 Automatic	59 mpg	9.8 s	127 g/km
2.2 D 175	63 mpg	7.8 s	108 g/km
2.2 D 175 Automatic	59 mpg	8.4 s	127 g/km
2.2 D 184 Automatic	-	8.1 s	134–172 g/km
2.5 194	-	8.1 s	167 g/km

Real MPG average for the Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022)

Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.

Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.

Average performance

75%

Real MPG

31–62 mpg

MPGs submitted

687

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) interior

Interior Rating

Superb cabin quality and excellent practicality are backed up by impressive levels of standard equipment in all Mazda 6 models.

Boot space is 480–1664 litres
Euro NCAP rating of five stars

Dimensions
Length	4805–4870 mm
Width	1840–2090 mm
Height	1450–1475 mm
Wheelbase	2750–2830 mm
Full specifications

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Practicality

There’s more than sufficient adjustment in the driver’s seat and the steering wheel for all shapes and sizes of driver to be comfortable, while the Tourer estate gives excellent all-round vision.

In the saloon, there is a blind spot over the left shoulder when reversing or changing lane, which is more noticeable in the Mazda 6 saloon than other hatchback competitors.

Even so, the Mazda 6 saloon offers up a large and useful 489 litres of boot space. The Tourer extends this to 506 litres with the seats up and 1648 litres with the 60/40 split and fold rear seat tipped forward.

Lowering the rear seat is a doddle thanks to the release handles in the sidewalls of the boot.

Access to the boots of the saloon and Tourer is good thanks to wide openings. It’s also easy to get in and out of the two body styles of Mazda 6.

When inside them, rear legroom is excellent, but the slope of the saloon’s roof means headroom is limited for adults travelling in the back.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Quality and finish

A mild makeover at the beginning of 2015 introduced an even cleaner look to the Mazda 6 cabin. This was largely achieved with a new centre console and instrument panel that have a more integrated feel.

There was also a new seven-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system that is much easier to navigate than the previous one. While only a relatively small change, the refresh gives the updated 6’s cabin a more premium feel.

This upscale ambience is underlined by the quality of fit and finish inside the Mazda 6, which is up there with the very best in class.

Also, the unhindered view of the instruments from the supportive driver’s seat also helps further the Mazda 6’s cabin appeal.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Infotainment

An update to the Mazda 6 range in 2015 made the seven-inch colour infotainment screen standard across the range, so these are the cars to aim for when buying.

The screen is easy to operate thanks to clear menus and the logical way they are set out.

A BMW-style rotary controller is used to work the screen’s functions. We really like it because it’s simple to use and understand, and it takes much less of your attention to operate than trying to prod a screen while driving.

From 2018, the infotainment screen grew further to eight inches for a clearer view, but Apple CarPlay and Android Auto remained conspicuous by their absence.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) value for money

Value for Money Rating

Mazda’s SkyActiv range of engines offers strong fuel economy, while other running costs are appealingly affordable. Prices are acceptable.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Prices

Around £9000 is starting money for a smart, seven-year-old Mazda 6 saloon. It will come with around 75,000 miles for this price and you have a choice between petrol or diesel.

For something newer, a two-year-old model with 20,000 miles to its credit will cost around £19,000. This bags you a high-spec model with the later versions of either the petrol or diesel engines.

Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022): Running Costs

If we were to believe the claimed figures obtained under the previous testing methods, the Mazda 6 with the 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine could deliver combined economy of 72.4mpg.

Our Real MPG data shows this is more likely to be about the 50mpg mark. That’s much the same for all diesel-powered Mazda 6 models, while carbon dioxide emissions as low as 108g/km keep road tax costs under control.

If you’d rather your Mazda 6 is petrol-powered, the 2.0-litre engine offers 40mpg in the real world coupled to emissions as low as 129g/km. The 2.5-litre petrol should see high 30s fuel economy in mixed driving, but it’s not worth seeking out over the 2.0-litre or later SkyActiv-G 2.0-litre that gives 42.2mpg and 152g/km of CO2 output.

Most Mazda 6 models will pay road tax at the £180 rate, although some cars sold before 1 April 2017 will pay less due to their lower CO2 emissions – this notably applies to the diesel models.

With insurance groups ranging from 16 to 23, the Mazda 6 won’t be expensive to get covered when compared with its rivals. Nor is servicing going to be any more or less than its direct rivals.

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Mazda 6 (2013 – 2022) models and specs

The Mazda 6 SE is where the range gets going and it comes with air-conditioning, cruise control, alloy wheels and Mazda’s simple infotainment system.

Choose the Mazda 6 SE-L and you get automatic wipers, front and rear parking sensors and climate control. The Mazda 6 SE-L Nav version added sat-nav as standard.

Mazda 6 Sport was the next trim in the line-up and included such goodies as 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front seats with electric adjustment, while the Mazda 6 Sport Nav offered sat-nav as its distinguishing feature.

A Mazda 6 GT Sport model comes with rear privacy glass, 19-inch alloy wheels, 360-degree view parking camera and a heated steering wheel.

Dimensions
Length	4805–4870 mm
Width	1840–2090 mm
Height	1450–1475 mm
Wheelbase	2750–2830 mm

Miscellaneous
Kerb Weight	1447–1714 kg
Boot Space	480–1664 L
Warranty	3 years / 60000 miles
Servicing	12500 miles

Spare Wheel
Standard	Tyre-repair kit
Alternative	Space-saving spare wheel

Costs
List Price	£25,830–£33,210
Insurance Groups	16–23
Road Tax Bands	B–H
Official MPG	47.9–72.4 mpg

Euro NCAP Safety Ratings
Adult	-
Child	-
Pedestrian	-
Overall	5

Currently on sale

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
GT Sport SKYACTIV-G 194 Auto Start/Stop 5dr	£33,210	-	8.1 s
SE-L SKYACTIV-G 145 Start/Stop 5dr	£25,830	-	10.0 s
Sport SKYACTIV-G 165 Start/Stop 5dr	£28,180	-	9.4 s

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Sport SKYACTIV-G 165 Start/Stop 4dr	£27,180	-	9.4 s

On sale until April 2023

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
Kuro Edition SKYACTIV-G 165 Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	9.4 s

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
GT Sport SKYACTIV-G 194 Auto Start/Stop 4dr	-	-	8.1 s
Kuro Edition SKYACTIV-G 165 Start/Stop 4dr	-	-	9.4 s
SE-L SKYACTIV-G 145 Auto Start/Stop 4dr	-	-	9.9 s
SE-L SKYACTIV-G 145 Start/Stop 4dr	-	-	9.9 s

On sale until December 2022

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
100th Anniversary Edition SKYACTIV-G 194 Auto Start/Stop 4dr	-	-	8.1 s

On sale until April 2021

Estate
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
GT Sport Nav+ SKYACTIV-D 184 Auto Start/Stop 5dr	-	-	-

On sale until November 2018

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0 145ps SE 4dr	£20,300	51.4 mpg	9.5 s
2.0 145ps SE Nav 4dr	£21,095	51.4 mpg	-
2.0 145ps SE-L 4dr	£20,795	51.4 mpg	9.5 s
2.0 145ps SE-L Auto 4dr	£22,095	47.9 mpg	10.5 s
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav 4dr	£21,995	51.4 mpg	-
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav Auto 4dr	£23,495	47.9 mpg	-
2.0 165ps Sport Nav 4dr	£25,195	47.9 mpg	-
2.0 165ps Sport Nav 4dr	£24,595	47.9 mpg	9.1 s
2.2D 150ps SE 4dr	£22,720	68.9 mpg	9.0 s
2.2D 150ps SE Nav 4dr	£23,495	68.9 mpg	-
2.2D 150ps SE Nav 4dr	£22,995	68.9 mpg	9.0 s
2.2D 150ps SE-L Auto 4dr	£24,495	58.9 mpg	9.8 s
2.2D 150ps SE-L Nav 4dr	£24,395	68.9 mpg	9.0 s
2.2D 150ps SE-L Nav Auto 4dr	£25,795	58.9 mpg	9.8 s
2.2D 150ps Sport 4dr	£25,295	68.9 mpg	9.0 s
2.2D 150ps Sport Nav 4dr	£26,895	68.9 mpg	9.0 s
2.2D 175ps Sport Auto 4dr	£26,895	58.9 mpg	8.4 s
2.2D 175ps Sport Nav 4dr	£27,295	62.8 mpg	-
2.2D 175ps Sport Nav 4dr	£26,795	62.8 mpg	7.8 s
2.2D 175ps Sport Nav Auto 4dr	£28,695	58.9 mpg	8.4 s

On sale until April 2017

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0 145ps SE Nav 4dr	£20,535	51.4 mpg	-
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav 4dr	£21,435	51.4 mpg	-
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav Auto 4dr	£22,825	47.9 mpg	-
2.0 165ps Sport Nav 4dr	£24,725	47.9 mpg	-
2.2D 150ps SE Nav 4dr	£23,255	68.9 mpg	-
2.2D 175ps Sport Nav 4dr	£27,035	62.8 mpg	-

On sale until October 2015

Saloon
Version	List Price	MPG	0-62
2.0 SE 145 4dr	£19,795	51.4 mpg	9.5 s
2.0 SE-L 145 4dr	£20,795	51.4 mpg	9.5 s
2.0 SE-L 145 Auto 4dr	£22,095	47.9 mpg	10.5 s
2.2 SE Nav Diesel 150 4dr	£22,995	72.4 mpg	9.0 s

Model History

February 2012
September 2012
November 2012: Mazda6 information revealed
November 2013
December 2014: Mazda 6 facelift announced
August 2016: 2nd revamp of Mazda 6 announced
November 2017: Updated Mazda 6 for 2018 revealed
March 2018: Prices for Mazda 6 announced
April 2021: Mazda 6 Kuro Edition announced

February 2012

Mazda unveiled its Takeri concept car for the first time in Europe at the Geneva International Motor Show in March 2012. Mazda Takeri is a next-generation mid-sized saloon featuring Mazda's new and unique i-ELOOP regenerative braking technology.

The Takeri is the latest concept to adopt Mazda's ‘KODO - Soul of Motion' design theme, bringing a new level of strength and allure to saloon styling. The Mazda Takeri offers a taste of the future direction of Mazda's next-generation CD-segment saloon, further developing the vision of the Mazda Shinari, an exciting four-door sports coupe concept showcased at Geneva last year. Under its captivating exterior, the Takeri features Mazda's highly-efficient new SKYACTIV-D diesel engine with a fuel-saving ‘i-stop' system and six-speed SKYACTIV-Drive automatic transmission.

The Takeri aims for the ultimate in energy efficiency without compromising on Mazda's fun-to-drive performance and handling. It is the first Mazda car to be equipped with i-ELOOP - short for "Intelligent Energy Loop". This is Mazda's first regenerative braking system and uses a unique solution that converts kinetic energy to electricity during deceleration and stores it in an electric double-layer capacitor. The power is used to run the vehicle's electric components, thereby reducing the load on the engine and increasing fuel economy by up to 10 percent. This contributes to the Mazda Takeri's outstanding fuel economy, which is achieved at no sacrifice to performance or comfort.

September 2012

Mazda6 flagship model priced from £19,595 when it goes on sale in January 2013, it has been announced. Range kicks off with a the 2.0 SE petrol and prices rise to £28,045 for the 2.2 diesel Tourer Sport Nav automatic.

Mazda’s SkyActiv technology features – it combines lightweight materials, high tech engines and fuel-saving sytems like stop/start to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy . Mazda is aiming for emissions of 108g/km for the cleanest models.

The cabin has been designed as a comfortable environment, with A-pillars moved forward to give a better field of view and an ergonomic design to maximise comfort and driver involvement. There’s an array of driver aids to keep occupants safe, too.

November 2012

Mazda6 information revealed

Saloon SKYACTIV-G Petrol	Power (ps)	Torque (Nm)	0-62mph (sec)	Top speed (mph)	Combined (mpg)*
2.0 145ps manual	145	210	9.5	129	51.4
2.0 145ps automatic	145	210	10.5	129	47.9
2.0 165ps manual	165	210	9.1	134	47.9
SKYACTIV-D Diesel
2.2 150ps manual	150	380	9.0	131	67.3
2.2 150ps automatic	150	380	9.8	127	58.9
2.2 175ps manual	175	420	7.9	139	62.8
2.2 175ps automatic	175	420	8.4	134	58.9
Tourer SKYACTIV-G Petrol
2.0 145ps manual	145	210	9.6	128	50.4
2.0 165ps manual	165	210	9.1	133	47.9
SKYACTIV-D Diesel
2.2 150ps manual	150	380	9.2	130	64.2
2.2 150ps automatic	150	380	10.0	126	57.6
2.2 175ps manual	175	420	8.0	137	61.4
2.2 175ps automatic	175	420	8.6	134	57.6

Saloon SKYACTIV-G Petrol	'On the road' Retail	CO 2 (g/km)	RFL Band	Insurance Group	P11D Value	Monthly BIK 20% / 40%
2.0 145ps SE	£19,595	129	D	TBC	16%	£52 / £104
2.0 145ps SE Nav	£20,195	129	D	TBC	16%	£53 / £107
2.0 145ps SE-L	£20,395	129	D	TBC	16%	£54 / £108
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav	£20,995	129	D	TBC	16%	£55 / £111
2.0 145ps SE-L Auto	£21,715	136	E	TBC	18%	£64 / £129
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav Auto	£22,315	136	E	TBC	18%	£66 / £132
2.0 165ps Sport	£23,515	135	E	TBC	18%	£70 / £140
2.0 165ps Sport Nav	£24,115	135	E	TBC	18%	£71 / £143
SKYACTIV-D Diesel
2.2 150ps SE*	£21,795	108	B	TBC	15%	£54 / £108
2.2 150ps SE Nav*	£22,395	108	B	TBC	15%	£55 / £111
2.2 150ps SE-L	£22,595	108	B	TBC	15%	£56 / £112
2.2 150ps SE-L Nav	£23,195	108	B	TBC	15%	£57 / £115
2.2 150ps SE-L Auto	£23,795	127	D	TBC	19%	£75 / £150
2.2 150ps SE-L Nav Auto	£24,395	127	D	TBC	19%	£77 / £154
2.2 150ps Sport	£24,995	108	B	TBC	15%	£62 / £124
2.2 150ps Sport Nav	£25,595	108	B	TBC	15%	£63 / £127
2.2 175ps Sport	£25,495	119	C	TBC	17%	£72 / £144
2.2 175ps Sport Nav	£26,095	119	C	TBC	17%	£73 / £147
2.2 175ps Sport Auto	£26,695	127	D	TBC	19%	£84 / £168
2.2 175ps Sport Nav Auto	£27,295	127	D	TBC	19%	£86 / £172

All-new Mazda6 Tourer / Price List - November 2012

Tourer SKYACTIV-G Petrol	'On the road' Retail	CO 2 (g/km)	RFL Band	Insurance Group	P11D Value	Monthly BIK 20% / 40%
2.0 145ps SE-L	£21,265	131	E	TBC	17%	£59 / £119
2.0 145ps SE-L Nav	£21,865	131	E	TBC	17%	£61 / £122
2.0 165ps Sport	£24,265	136	E	TBC	18%	£72 / £144
2.0 165ps Sport Nav	£24,865	136	E	TBC	18%	£74 / £148
SKYACTIV-D Diesel
2.2 150ps SE*	£22,545	116	C	TBC	17%	£63 / £127
2.2 150ps SE Nav*	£23,145	116	C	TBC	17%	£65 / £130
2.2 150ps SE-L	£23,345	116	C	TBC	17%	£65 / £131
2.2 150ps SE-L Nav	£23,945	116	C	TBC	17%	£67 / £135
2.2 150ps SE-L Auto	£24,545	129	D	TBC	19%	£77 / £155
2.2 150ps SE-L Nav Auto	£25,145	129	D	TBC	19%	£79 / £158
2.2 150ps Sport	£25,745	116	C	TBC	17%	£72 / £145
2.2 150ps Sport Nav	£26,345	116	C	TBC	17%	£74 / £148
2.2 175ps Sport	£26,245	121	D	TBC	18%	£78 / £157
2.2 175ps Sport Nav	£26,845	121	D	TBC	18%	£80 / £160
2.2 175ps Sport Auto	£27,445	129	D	TBC	19%	£86 / £173
2.2 175ps Sport Nav Auto	£28,045	129	D	TBC	19%	£88 / £177

November 2013

CO2 of Mazda 6 Skyactiv D 150PS manual reduced from 108g/km to 104g/km with EC combined economy also improving from 67.3mpg to 72.4mpg.

For the Mazda6 Tourer with the same powertrain, emissions are reduced to 110g/km from 116g/km and economy improved from 64.2mpg to 67.3mpg, moving it from band C to the lower band B for annual VED purposes. The improvements have been made without sacrificing the car's fun-to-drive characteristics.

December 2014

Mazda 6 facelift announced

Upgraded 2015 Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer line-up on sale in the UK early in 2015, priced from £19,795 to £28,795 on-the-road (OTR). Features improved standard equipment levels across the range, enhanced interior and exterior design, plus improved functionality, ride comfort and quietness, and the adoption of sophisticated new technologies in Mazda's optional Safety Pack.

The 2015 Mazda6 model range is available in five grades; SE, SE Nav, SE-L, SE-L Nav and Sport Nav. A choice of nine diesel and seven petrol Saloon variants, and nine diesel and three petrol Tourer versions, equipped with either six-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Eight body colours are available, including a new Sonic Silver metallic that accentuates the Mazda6's stunning form and character lines.

Every model in the 2015 Mazda6 range features a bold new instrument panel and centre console design, revised suspension system, improved sound insulation throughout the body and a comprehensively upgraded standard equipment specification.

SE and SE-L grades now include an electric parking brake, a coming/leaving home headlamp function, Mazda's Multimedia Commander with separate volume dial for safe, intuitive interactivity and infotainment control, manual driver and front passenger seat height adjustment. A new 7-inch, full-colour, centre console touch-screen incorporates DAB radio, and MZD Connect - first featured on the 2014 Mazda3. Paired with a smartphone, MZD Connect makes it easier to take advantage of functions such as internet connectivity and access to social networking services.

Top-of-the-range Sport Nav models get new exterior features including a re-styled front - new grille and signature wing design - incorporating powerful LED headlamps including LED daytime running lights, LED foglamps, new LED tail lamps, and new 19-inch bright alloy wheels.

A six-way power adjustable front passenger seat, vinyl leather knee pads, a new head-up display and an Integrated Navigation system complete the Sport Nav's enhanced standard equipment specification.

The Head-up Display projects the most important real-time driving data directly into the driver's forward field of view. The new Integrated Navigation system offers greater accuracy, improved search features and three years of free map updates.

Sport Nav grade options now include stone leather upholstery (in lieu of black) and an evolution of the Safety Pack incorporating several new innovative technologies.

August 2016

2nd revamp of Mazda 6 announced

, on sale from October 2016.

2017 Mazda6 powertrain line-up features three SKYACTIV petrol engines -145 and 165 PS variants of the SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (and the 192 PS SKYACTIV-G 2.5 in no UK markets) and two diesels -150 and 175 PS versions of the SKYACTIV-D 2.2 - mated to automatic or manual transmissions, as before.

The 2017 SKYACTIV-D 2.2 common-rail diesel features three new systems to raise responsiveness and reduce engine noise: High-Precision DE Boost Control enhances boost pressure control to sharpen the response to accelerator inputs; a Natural Sound Smoother uses a damper to stifle diesel knock range; and Natural Sound Frequency Control deviates engine timing to neutralise pressure waves, suppressing three critical frequency bands in which engine components typically vibrate most loudly.

This decrerase in noise is complimented by a comprehensive improvement in sound insulation aboard the 2017 Mazda6, with the adoption of improved door seals, tighter tolerances between panels, and sound insulation materials added to the underbody, rear console, headliner and doors. Laminated front side windows further suppress wind noise.

On board, design improvements to enhance the Mazda-unique, driver-focused environment include a new steering wheel design, a new Active Driving Display (Mazda's heads-up display) now with higher resolution, full-colour graphics for greater readability in diverse light conditions, and a new 4.6-inch, full-colour TFT LCD driver's multi-information display with enriched graphics. A new, Machine Grey exterior colour is also available.

Finally, backed by outstanding passive safety levels, the 2017 Mazda6 is available with a full range of i-ACTIVSENSE active safety technologies. These include a European first; a new, Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) feature which identifies No Entry and speed limit signs, providing alerts should the driver exceed the limit, and the Advanced Smart City Brake Support system (Advanced SCBS), which replaces a near-infrared laser with a forward-sensing camera, widening the system's speed range for detecting other vehicles.

6-9-2016: Mazda 6 2016 Revamp tested here

November 2017

Updated Mazda 6 for 2018 revealed

Engines include the a SKYACTIV-G 2.5-litre direct injection petrol engine with a cylinder deactivation system that seamlessly switches between four and two-cylinder operation to further improve real-world fuel efficiency at no cost to performance.

Designers have enhanced the feeling of quality inside and outside the new Mazda6, adding maturity and composure to its award-winning look. The top package features exclusive trim elements like the Japanese sen wood used for traditional musical instruments and furniture. The design is more elegant and dignified overall.

An even wider range of advanced i-ACTIVSENSE safety technology is available to help the driver identify potential risks and reduce the likelihood of damage or injury, thus delivering a more relaxing and confidence-building experience behind the wheel. Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) can now bring the car to a standing stop and take off again when the preceding vehicle pulls away.

March 2018

Prices for Mazda 6 announced

Featuring an upgraded cabin, revised styling and enhanced technology, plus the UK debut of Mazda’s cylinder deactivation SKYACTIV-G 2.5-litre petrol engine, the updated Mazda6 also sees the popular SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre diesel engine benefit from a power upgrade to 184PS.

Priced from £23,045 to £32,795, the combined Tourer and Saloon range features 24 models across four trim levels: SE-L Nav+, SE-L LUX Nav+, Sport Nav+ and GT Sport Nav+.

Matched exclusively to the new range-topping GT Sport Nav+ trim, Mazda’s 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G engine makes its UK debut in the Mazda6. With a cylinder deactivation system, this direct-injection four-cylinder engine seamlessly switches between four and two-cylinder operation to improve real-world fuel economy at no cost to performance.

The 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G makes its UK debut in the new Mazda6 where it’s paired with Mazda’s SKYACTIV-DRIVE six-speed automatic gearbox in both Saloon and Tourer models.

The 2018 car adopts a fresh frontal design focused around a new grille, which has the mesh positioned deeper within the surround to create a more sophisticated and muscular face.

The revised LED headlamps integrate signature wing tips from grille surround to underscore their predator style, and with the front fog lights now incorporated into the headlight cluster, the redesigned lower bumper features a sleeker profile and an aerodynamically efficient air intake. At the rear, the Saloon has a remodelled boot lid, while both the Saloon and Tourer feature cleaner rear bumper styling with more body coloured areas.

Topping off the styling updates are new alloy wheel designs and the introduction of Soul Red Crystal paint, which thanks to Mazda’s unique three-layer TAKUMINURI painting technology increases brightness by approximately 20 per cent and depth by 50 per cent, compared to previous Soul Red Metallic paint.

Step inside the new Mazda6 and the updates are even more evident. New materials and technology combined with refinements to the cabin design deliver an understated sense of luxury. With fine craftsmanship applied to every detail, highlights across the range include the introduction of a larger eight-inch centre display screen, a seven-inch TFT LCD positioned in the driver’s instrument binnacle and the adoption of a full colour windscreen projecting Active Driving Display.

In addition to the new 2.5-litre SKYACTIV-G engine, which features cylinder deactivation that will switch off two cylinders between 25 and 50mph to improve efficiency, the 2.0-litre SKYACTIV-G has been enhanced with new intake ports, new pistons and revised fuel injection and cooling. Plus, the popular 2.2-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel now produces 184ps (up from 175ps) in its highest state of tune.

Designed to improve ride comfort at the same time as maintaining the Mazda6’s famed driver engagement, the new Mazda6 benefits from suspension fine tuning and component upgrades.

Improved refinement has also been a focus with the addition of thicker floor and rear wheel housing noise insulation panels, plus body reinforcement in places where vibration can penetrate the cabin. New vibration absorbing material has also been added to the centre tunnel and the roof lining.

	SE-L Nav+		SE-L LUX Nav+
	Saloon OTR	Tourer OTR	Saloon OTR	Tourer OTR
SKYACTIV-G Petrol
2.0 145ps	£23,045	£23,975	£24,445	£25,375
2.0 145ps Auto	£24,845	-	-	-
2.0 165ps	-	-	-	-
2.5 194ps Auto	-	-	-	-
SKYACTIV-D Diesel
2.2 150ps	£25,445	£26,245	£26,845	£27,645
2.2 150ps Auto	£26,845	£27,645	-	-
2.2 184ps	-	-	-	-
2.2 184ps Auto	-	-	-	-

April 2021

Mazda 6 Kuro Edition announced

Limited to just 100 cars in the UK. Based on the Sport model with Polymetal Grey metallic paint and burgundy leather seats as standard. Priced from £29,250 for the saloon and £30,250 for the Tourer.

What to watch out for

20-11-2012:

Report from Australia of same DPF problem with Skyactive 2.2 diesel resulting in rising engine oil level and contamination. Later proved unfounded as merely a problem with a badly calibrated dipstick.

03-09-2013:

A few complaints of graunchy changes from 1st to 2nd both from readers and on a long-term test car. Reader told that has been noted and will settle down after about 4,000 miles.

01-10-2013:

While driver's seat squab of Sport models will rock, this is not adjustable on the SE and SE-L and can lead to numb thighs if you don't adjust the seat further back to drop your thighs onto the squabs.

Also, the iPod connectivity is such that whenever you start the engine, your iPod resets, and goes back to the start, rather than where you had got to. Reader overcame it by using Aux input instead.

26-10-2013:

Reader quoted an eye-watering £549.48 inc VAT for a spacesaver. That includes a jack, and new trunk boards fitted in the vehicle wheel well.

12-02-2014:

Apparently the Mazda 6 Sport on 225/45/19 tyres is very bad in snow, even with the traction control system turned off.

02-07-2014:

Report of a Mazda 6 Skyactiv D175 Sport automatic run for 27,000 kilometres in France: Front brakes and pads replaced FoC with different discs due to warping under a 'customer complains' TSB. Another TSB for exhaust pressure sensor swap. Takes 20 minutes. Symptoms: engine management light comes on, no loss in power or adverse effect on driveability. After initial problems with the satnav, Tomtom replaced the 8gB card with a new 4gB one (apparently this was done for all 6 and CX5 with Tomtom satnav in France). That card subsequently died. Bridgestone Turanza tyres lasting well with potential life of 50,000km.

18-07-2015:

Report of rear door seals melting in recent 35-40C heat, sticking to the metal and ripping out of the clips. Also, first report of warped front discs after 12k miles on a Sport model with 19-inch wheels.

14-08-2015:

Complaint that over 5,300 miles from April to August 2015, a new Mazda 6 Skyactiv diesel suffered a rise in engine ol level to between 'max' and the X mark on the dipstick. Oil drained and replaced, but now rising again. Car used for driving distances, but no mention of type of fuel used.

26-09-2015:

Complaint that 60k mile 2014/63 reg Mazda 6 Skyactiv diesel suffered problem of duel constamination by diesel at 60k miles, 2k miles before it was due a service.

30-10-2015:

Complaint of drivetrain vibration from 2014 Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv 165PS petrol manual, mainly in 4th gear and was very pronounced but was also occurring in 3rd and 6th but to a lesser extent. Dealer changed gearbox, but there is still residual noise/vibration in 3rd gear at about 2500rpm – only noticeable when for example going uphill or coming off a roundabout. Might be an engine or gearbox mount. Might be from trying to run the ultra high compression engine on 95Ron petrol when it really needs 99Ron.

03-05-2016:

Report of problems with 2013/63 Mazda 6 SE-L 2.2 Skyactiv Diesel estate, bought used in July 2015 art 34k miles from a Mazda franchise. Before owner could pick it up, it had the vacuum servo pump replaced on a recall. At 51K miles, needed a complete engine rebuild: turbo and camshafts at least, but it was in the garage for 5 weeks, all under warranty. Only getting 43mpg.

20-05-2016:

Oil change service indicator of 2015 Mazda 6 2.2D 170ps Sport Nav came on at 6,300 miles. Probably because the oil has become contaminated from switching the engine off before an active regeneration of the DPF has completed. This will have dumped diesel fuel into the oil, raising its level. If not attended to the engine could start to run uncontrollably on its sump oil.

02-06-2016:

Low oil pressure reported in engine of 2014 Mazda 6 SE-L 2.2d 9,000 miles after a service. No mention of how car used or of total mileage. Closest Mazda garage said oil had deteriorated and needed an oil change. Car should not be driven until this is fixed. I think the trouble (and the trouble with other active DPF regenerations) comes from drivers switching the engines off while the DPF is actively regenerating. Volvo owners have been warned about this. If you get out of the car and can smell heat, that's the DPF actively regenerating in a cycle where the ECU feeds extra fuel into the engine. If that extra fuel isn't burned, it sinks into the sump and reacts with the sump oil to congeal and block the sump strainer. It also raises the level of the sump oil and if that gets beyond a critical point, a compression ignition engine will simply run on its sump oil uncontrollaby until it seizes.

15-07-2016:

Crucial to change oil and filter of a Mazda Skyactiv D engine regularly, preferably every 10,000 miles because of possibility of sump strainer becoming blocked, and also to regularly check the engine oil level because problems with active regeneration of the DPF can lead to a rise in the level leding to the engine running uncontrollably on its sump oil. This happened to a 2013 2.2 Skyactiv D at 94,000 miles after missing a service and cost of a new engine was quoted at £9,477.60.

26-07-2016:

Report of owner of 2015 (presumably facelift) Mazda 6 losing satnav SD card and being asked £700 for a replacement SD card. Not clear if this car had the original TomTom based system or the later Samsung system. Later transpired that it was a 'crossover' model fitted with TomTom, not the more expensive Samsung, so an SD card to get it going was only £76. In the meantime the owner found the original, slipped down the edge of a seat.

05-08-2016:

Mazda dealers now have a TSB to deal with Skyactiv diesel suffering rising sump oil levels due to malfunctions of active regeneration of the DPF.

05-08-2016:

Reference for Mazda 6 problems in USA: www.mazdaproblems.com/tsbs/MAZDA6/2014/

29-11-2016:

Low oil pressure light reported on 2013 Mazda 6 skyactiv 175 diesel auto. Owner sensibly stopped driving immediately and got towed to his Mazda dealer. Dealer changed the oil and said it was contaminated with diesel fuel from too many failed active DPF regens. Car does a lot of short runs from cold starts and is not driven far enough for passive and active regeneration to occur properly.

07-12-2016:

Report of turbo failure on 2013 Mazda 6 Skyactiv D 175 auto at 36k miles.

07-12-2016:

Another unconnected case of turbo failure on a used Mazda 6 estate just 5 weeks after purchase. Dealer still has the car after two weeks.

12-01-2017:

Report of Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D Tourer going in for 3rd service. Dealer told owner car could not be driven and a hire car was provided while warranty repairs were carried out. Apparently one of the exhaust valves had collapsed and swarf from it had got into the turbo and wrecked it. Owner told by the dealer that a small batch of 2.2 Skyactive D engine are having the same problem and Mazda is footing the bill. Car was back on the road after twenty days and performing as new. (This may be a bit mixed up. May mean inlet manifold swirl flaps) See: 7-12-2016.

18-01-2017:

Report of 2013/62 Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv petrol, bought at 3k miles in Australia, starting to judder when pulling away in first gear from a cold start. Once a few miles have been covered this disappears completely. There are no other issues and it has been faultless during my ownership. Serviced every year at the local Mazda dealership.

19-09-2017:

Same Australian reader as 18-1-2017 has found that his 2013/62 Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv petrol runs better without any hesitation on BP Ultimate petrol, but both fuels are probably a different composition from the UK in Australia.

30-10-2017:

Report of warning message "Battery Management System Inspection Required" on 34,000 mile 2013 Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv G SE estate. Since then, the message sometimes appears, sometimes doesn't. Car has always started fine. Local Mazda dealer says "Tech has carried out a code read and has identified that a new sensor is required" at £175. This is probably the capacitor for the i-ELOOP system. Mazdas have a separate capacitor for stop start so frequent re-starts do not drain the main 12 volt battery. L ess than one year latewr (24-9-2018), "Battery Management System Inspection Required" message returned on 2013 Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv G SE Estate. In October 2017 the dealer said it was the current sensor. It was replaced. The error message is sporadic. Car back to the dealer next week. Reader wrot again a year later to say dealer re-set it again: " Code p0a8d stored, battery ok."

19-11-2017:

Constant GPS & electronic system problems reported with March 2017 Mazda 6. Dealer does not know how to fix it. Owner thinks on board computer is faulty.

13-12-2017:

On an 88,000 mile 2015 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D, report of an auxillary drive belt tensioner failing costing £432. Then the heater stopped working. Driver took it to the Mazda dealer who said the cylinder head gasket had failed and also the radiator needs replacing, and the cost is £2,585.11. Driver complained bitterly to the dealer, Mitchell Mazda in Ellesmere Port who contacted Mazda and eventually got 80% off the labour cost. The final bill was £611.

03-01-2018:

Reader reported low oil pressure light coming on in 2013 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv diesel tourer. Might indicate contaminated oil, oil level too high, blocke sump oil strainer or failed oil pump.

09-01-2018:

Report of sump oil degredation in 2014 Mazda 6 Skyactiv diesel 6 months after an oil service. DPF muat not be actively regenerting properly, despite car being driven distances.

25-01-2018:

Report of multiple brake caliper failures on 2013 Mazda 6 Skyactive 2.0 Sport Tourer. The car has done just over 60,000 miles and has been serviced regularly. 2 years ago a rear brake caliper siezed, which was repaired under warranty. Last October a front caliper siezed, in November the other rear caliper did the same and today the remaining original caliper has also siezed. In each instance it's the same problem; the caliper siezes leaving the brake jammed on which 'cooks' the brakes, requiring a new caliper plus brake discs and pads for the rather costly repair. Owner complained to Mazda UK about the 3rd caliper failure and they covered 60% of the repair costs but wouldn't admit to any fault with the calipers.

26-01-2018:

Report of creaking from front suspension of June 2016 Mazda 6 automatic. Dealer cannot identify what is causing it. We guess worn anti-roll bar sleeve bushes.

31-01-2018:

Report of Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv diesel engine head gasket failing at 104,000 miles. Needed a new engine and it was replaced under warranty. 15,000 miles later, the head gasket of the new engine failed. This indicates that there must have been a fault in the cooling system elsewhere than the engine that caused both engines to lose coolant.

14-03-2018:

Report of 2014 Mazda 6 requiring new discs and pads all round at 24,000 miles. First service at 7,200 miles noted 8mm on the pads; second service at 15,800 miles noted 7mm wear; a year later grinding noise from rusted rear brake discs and rust on the alloys.

17-03-2018:

"Loss of power" reported on 23k mile 2016 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactive D manual on upshifts from from 1st to 2nd 2nd to 3rd 3rd to 4th 4th to 5th but not from 5th to 6th. Revs rise when clutch is depressed. Could be rising oil level because DPF is not actively regenerating properly.

03-04-2018:

Report of injector seal failure on three injectors on a 2013 Mazda 6 Skyactiv 2.2 diesel Sport Tourer, exclusively Mazda dealer serviced, ahead of schedule due to frequent DPF oil contamination issues. The car again showed a service warning "oil change needed" and was brought to the dealer who advised to bring the car back another day But to only drive it slowly and not use the motorway". On return the diesel injector seals were diagnosed to have failed on 3 cylinders at 57k miles though not scheduled to be inspected until 75k miles, NOT the 75K service due in August. The blow-by of combustion gases caused the engine oil to turn into jelly blocking the oil strainer to the oil pump and resulted in low oil pressure causing the engine to go into limp mode. Owner immediately turned off engine and recovered it to the dealer. Now the dealer is advising approx. cost of £750 to replace seals and oil strainer, then only when running again can they check for further engine damage. Mazda has offered 50% to the repair cost. Owner eventually got 80% off the labour cost bringing the final bill down to £611.

04-08-2018:

Report of turbo failure on 2013 Mazda 6 Skyactiv D, unfortunately "serviced by a friend" so Mazda may or may not offer £1,000 towards the cost of replacement. This issue is usually caused by switching off the engine when the turbo is too hot, causing the oil in the turbo bearing oil feed and oil return pipes to carbonise, partially blocking the pipes and cutting off the oil supply to the turbo bearing. It is imperative that these pipes are replaced or the new turbo might not last 1,000 miles.

19-10-2018:

Report from reader with 2015 4dr Saloon Manual (2015): "Thought I would let you know about my osf headlamp fault that goes out with the handbrake on. The main beam bulb doubles as a day light running bulb, so changing the main beam bulb cured the problem."

10-12-2018:

Report of 2013 Mazda 6 with ieloop system needing a new capacitor for the ieloop at 35,000 miles. Mazda contributing 10% towards the cost, but cost still £650.

17-12-2018:

Report of Smart Brake Support malfunction in 2016/66 Mazda 6 Skyactiv at 50k miles. " Twice now car engine dies around 30mph 2-3 miles from journey start, once daytime, once night time, warning wording in dash with hazard sign 'SBS forward malfunction'. 2k miles between problems. Will not re-start immediately, engine keeps turning itself off. After 5 minutes, will start. No cars in front or hazards, both times clear road in front. Mazda dealer could not find fault after first time, second time only last night.

29-12-2018:

Report of 2015 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D Tourer called in for a sofware update to the ECU in September 2018. Then, 2 days ago, the orange wrench warning light came on saying "Oil Change Required". Since the last service in May it has only covered 8,000 miles and the vast majority of those have been long distance journeys. The car has only done 31,200 miles and has a full Mazda service history and owner runs it on Superdiesel. Mazda dealer said there has been a spate of problems with these engines and that a possible reason for the warning is that the oil is thin, caused by various things, but could be carbon build up. The car is booked in for an investigation on the 4th January but may then have to go in again for two days for rectification work. Morte likely to be contamination by post-injected diesel from switching off the engine during mid-active-regeneration.

15-02-2019:

Report of Mazda dealer requiring £1,300 (including £54 for the bulb) to change a front lightbulb on a 2013 Mazda 6. Apparently replacement headlight requires removal of front 'bumper' + some complication with steering.

23-02-2019:

Helpful reader report: "For Mazda diesel drivers, there is actually a way to see when the DPF is actively regenerating. In Mazda infotainment system, there is a page for "Fuel Economy Monitor" and "i-stop" system. It essentially tells you that there are three criteria that need to be fulfilled before the "i-stop" can be functional: engine, battery, and aircon. During most of journeys, all three criteria would be almost always be shown in a "ready" stated (with their respective icon being highlighted), but when active regen is on, the engine would be shown as not ready (for stop & start), the other scenario when engine may not be "ready" is when you just start the journey, and the engine is still cold. So if drivers check this page at the end of their journey (I used to always leave the infotainment system on this page), they would be able to know for sure if the active regen is still on-going."

26-04-2019:

Report of SCBS and vehicle inspection light appearing on 2014 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D automatic at 127,000 miles. Initial diagonsis by independent garage: "Checked turbo actuator all ok. Removed map sensor and intake temperature sensor to find inlet manifold full of carbon. Requires new mass airflow sensor and removal of intake manifold to clean out carbon. Remove clean and refit intake manifold, removal of sump to check oil pick up for contamination." This did not rectify the issue and it went into a Mazda dealer for full diagnosis. Turns out a rivet in the turbo has failed/broken ("Initial diagnosis checked turbo actuator".) Dealer went to Mazda UK for any goodwill gesture and this was refused given the mileage and service history. Dealer can replace the turbo and complete the work for £1,900. Turbo may have failed due to blocked turbo bearing oil feed and oil return pipes from the engine being switched off instead of idling when the turbo was too hot. These pipes need to be replaced or the new turbo will fail.

11-06-2019:

Report of oil pump chain snapping in 2.2 Skyactiv d engine of March 2016 Mazda 6 at 66,000 miles despite regular servicing. Needs a new short engine, gaskets, oil pump and chain costing £5,500.

05-07-2019:

Report of 2013 Mazda 6 Skyactiv D Tourer with 65,000 miles being recalled over DIESEL ENGINE CONCERNS whereby the following was carried out: Revised fuel injector tighten, replaced vacuum pump and carried out software update. Within days and very little use/mileage there was an issue with turbo kicking in affecting acceleration in each gear, and warning lights for: SCBS INSPECTION REQUIRED and ENGINE INSPECTION REQUIRED. A vehicle health check was also carried out whereby NO issues or concerns were raised other than worn pads/discs and tyres to be changed in near future. This has now been back into the Mazda dealership to investigate. They have informed me that Turbo has failed and requires replacing at an estimated cost of £2k plus. After being in for recalls, the car was used a handful of times and minimal mileage.Reader suspects recall and turbo problem are linked as never had issues with engine or turbo up until now (But see 26-4-2019.)

07-09-2019:

Report of clearcoat lacquer on the alloy wheels of a 2015 Mazda 6 Sport Tourter flaking off in large patches despite only 14,000 miles on the car. Mazda paid 70% of the cost of replacement leaving owner to find £228.

19-09-2019:

Report of worn crown wheel and pinion in 2015 Mazda 6 Skyactiv diesel at 59k miles with full service history. Owner heard noise. Turned out to be swarf in the crown wheel and pinion.

30-10-2019:

Significant Court Action Filed Against Mazda in Australia. AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND CONSUMER COMMISSION v MAZDA AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED. "This proceeding concerns unconscionable conduct and false or misleading representations by the Respondent (Mazda) to the individual consumers identified at Annexure A (the Consumers) who purchased faulty Mazda motor vehicles (the Vehicles) and attempted to exercise their rights under the consumer guarantee provisions of the Australian Consumer Law (the ACL) to obtain a refund or replacement vehicle, but were repeatedly refused refunds or replacement vehicles and pressured to accept lesser offers made by Mazda only after multiple failures of the Vehicles and repeated attempted repairs." Specifically: repeated engine warning light on 2014 Mazda Neo (Mazda 2); repeated adaptive headlight failure on 2016 Mazda CX-5 4WD; repeated power loss in 2013 Mazda CX-5 diesel; repeated low oil pressure warning in 2013 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel SW; engine problems with 2017 Mazda BT50 pickup; jerking and loss of power from 2015 Mazda CX-3 4WD; repeated rough iding and multiple warning lights in 2014 Mazda 2 Neo. Full Concise Statement here: https://www.accc.gov.au/system/files/ACCC%20v%20Mazda%20Australia%20Pty%20Ltd_Concise%20Statement.pdf

29-11-2019:

Report of diminishing performance from 2016 Mazda 6 2.2 Skyactiv D at 50,000 miles. Then orange engine light came on and Mazda dealer offered a goodwill carbon clean. We warned to be careful because soon after this process the turbo of another rerader's 2.2 Skyactiv D failed.