2019 Mazda Mazda3 — history report shows a minor accident with no details
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on befo…
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — how much room below MSRP when inventory is normal? — buyer question from Brooklyn
I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the best way to use competing written quotes witho…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 52,000 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/m…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — lowering springs made the car nervous on rough roads
Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement. Alignment is in range. Would you look at bump travel, damper match, toe or tire pre…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — short-trip driving and oil-change intervals
The car gets lots of cold starts, idling and short trips with few long highway runs. The factory interval feels long for that use.
2021 Mazda CX-5 — delayed engagement into Drive when cold
After sitting overnight, shifting from Park to Drive can take a second or two before the vehicle actually engages. Once warm it behaves normally. Would you sta…
Anyone else: CX-5 turbo oil level drops before service interval
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 62,000 miles. I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turb…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Weird vibration only between 62–70 mph
Car is smooth around town, but on the highway I get a vibration in the steering wheel and seat between about 62 and 70 mph. Above that it actually gets a littl…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — what changed after 100k miles? — trying to narrow this down
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — water spots keep coming back after correction
Paint looked perfect after polishing, but water spotting returns after outdoor washes. I do not want to keep removing clear coat. What process change would you…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — ticking noise follows RPM but fades when warm
There is a light ticking sound that follows engine speed for the first few minutes and then becomes hard to hear. Oil level is correct. How would you separate…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — lowering springs made the car nervous on rough roads
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 80,500 miles. Ride height looks right, but the car now feels busier over broken pavement. Alignment is in range. Would you l…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF interferen…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — is this actually a good used-car deal?
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 51,000 miles. The online price looks competitive, but I am trying to judge the entire deal rather than the headline number. What s…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — question: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it doesn't leak. Has anyone isolated a trim/latch/felt c…
MileageHunterCommunity StarterNov 10, 20252024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubOrange County12 replies0 helpful
2006 Mazda RX-8 — check-engine light turned itself off — still scan it?
The light was on for two days and then disappeared before I could schedule service. Car feels normal. Is there still likely to be useful stored or pending data…
Project car budget is already getting away from me
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 14,500 miles. Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrai…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — 50,000-mile ownership report: what actually broke?
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring — need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — anyone else: CPO luxury SUV or brand-new mainstream SUV?
Budget works for either a lightly used luxury SUV or a new mainstream model with a full warranty. I'm more worried about three-to-five-year ownership cost and…