Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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69 reader reviews for Mazda 6 Hatchback.

  • 1.8 TS 5dr

    Daniel Foote , Cornwall . Date: 06/04/2010
    • Overall verdict
      1 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      1 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      48

    My car

    It is basically a good car to drive with a responsive engine however in two years I have replaced the clutch, brake discs and 4 tyres. But, most of all, I have had 3 EGR valves replaced at £350 a time, numerous inspections of the EGR system and still every two or three hundred miles the engine warning light comes on. I have tried two Mazda dealer to try and rectify the problem to no avail. The last try by the dealer said that the "solenoids are working as is the EGR valve however, there is no suction at the valve". The technician said that the pipes from the solenoid to the valve pass thru the car bulkhead and to inspect them would mean dismantling the bodywork, a day or more labour at £85 an hour. And, even then, that might not be the problem. So I am faced with at least £600 bill to add to the £1000 already spent and that might not be the answer. I wish I had never seen this car and I would not recommend it to anyone.

  • 1.8 TS 5dr

    carl andrew , gtr manchester . Date: 10/06/2007
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars

    My car

    I am due to change my 6 soon and not once in 3 years has my 6 coughed or splutterd never mind fail to start.I chose the mazda because of how cheap it was compaird to the new vw golf.the only probs I have had were down to the dealer.while always polite I had a few minor issues.I picked my car up brand new with scratches on the boot and both services my car has had took all day even though promised would just be couple of hours and when I complained I was told it was just being washed only to find on collection it hadn't !I even had the dealer phone me after having my car for 18 months asking me if I'd like the test drive I'd booked online,only 2 years too late!the mazda handles absoloutly fantastic for such a big car,a touch firm but I prefere that.the engine is a touch under powered but can shift when pushed, I think the 2 litre would be much better suited and most prob even more economical as I only get about 30mpg but thats with not much motorway driving even less when driven hard.I think the car a bit heavy for a 1.8 which affects mpg. the car itself has been ace,no trim rattles if even a little cheap looking but one thing that really annoys me is the windows mist up very easily in cold or wet weather this is sorted by the aircon "blast" button but at least I found out why the button was there! there is tons of room in the front and back.the grey velour seats are supprisingly easy to keep clean and the boot is huge.

  • 1.8 TS 5dr

    calvin woodings Date: 29/10/2006
    • Overall verdict
      1 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      1 out of 5 stars

    My car

    My new 2006 Mazda 6 had a tow bar fitted by the Mazda Dealers recommended fitter shortly after I took delivery of it. Soon after I noticed the fuel gauge was not reading correctly and took it back to the dealer for correction. The dealer has amongst other things changed the whole dash - but the problem remained. He now tells me that the tow-bar fitter has connected the tow electrics into the wrong wire in the harness (why he didn't check this before replacing the dash I'll never know). The tow-bar fitter claims he's done it exactly right. Neither will accept responsibility and I am asked to pay £1500 for the repair before I can have my new car back! The matter is now in the hands of solicitors but I would be interested to know if anyone has a similar experience or any advice to offer. Clearly through no fault of my own I have a thoroughly second-hand car and am not happy!

  • 1.8 TS 5dr

    Mark Longton Date: 06/09/2006
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    Great car had it two and a half years and just changing it now for the Mazda 6 Katano so i guess i must have liked it a lot. good fuel economy, good drive a little under powered so gone for the 2.0lt (But did own a SAAB 2.0lt turbo before it) this time. Only had one problem and it was a vibrating speaker fixed on next service and ok thereafter. what else can i say great car test drive one

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