Every make of car has its own eccentricities and special maintenance issues, and Mazda is no exception. The most extreme example that springs to mind is Jaguar - who can forget the episode of Mad Men when the Sterling Cooper agency win the Jaguar account, only to wonder how they'll advertise a car infamous for not being able to start?
To judge by mazdaproblems.com, the Mazda cars most likely to cause problems are the Tribute, MPV and the 626, so look in on that site to learn more.
Help is at hand for
Mazda owners however, with a number of online communities run by
Mazda users and experts. Why not join up to one of the following, and if there are issues with your
Mazda, you've got an instant and knowledgeable forum to consult.
- mazdaclub.com - founded in 1988 and based in Chicago, with members recommendations, a regular club magazine and optional members only services. Join and get a free t-shirt or CD!
- mazda6club.com - has an active forum of ongoing discussions related to Mazda technical issues, but with sections on insurance and Mazda news as well.
- rx7club.com - no special features, just purely a discussion forum for Mazda owners.
- mazdaworld.org - a similar site to mazda6club, but for Mazda owners throughout the English-speaking world.
This YouTube user bought a Mazda Tribute, and made a film about the problems he experienced with it: