1993 Mazda RX-7 — battery dies after the car sits for a weekend
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 215,000 miles. Battery passes a quick test and charging voltage looks normal, but after two or three days parked the car sometim…
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2006 Mazda RX-8 — first HPDE in a stock street car
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 117,500 miles. I am doing my first beginner track day and do not care about lap records. Besides fresh brake fluid, enough pad, go…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — long crank only after filling the fuel tank
The car starts normally most of the time, but after filling the tank it occasionally cranks longer and runs rough for a few seconds. Could EVAP/purge behavior…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — need advice: Project car budget is already getting away from me
Bought a cheap project because the shell was solid, and now the 'small stuff' list is longer than the drivetrain list. How do you guys prioritize safety/reliab…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bea…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 50,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting a few minutes it starts normally. Battery t…
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — buyer sends a vehicle-history website I have never heard of
Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what informatio…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata — dealer lowered price but added accessories back in
We agreed on a vehicle price, then the worksheet included dealer-installed products I did not ask for. The total is now higher than before. What is the cleanes…
Question: Intercooler upgrade before adding more power?
On repeated pulls I can feel the car soften as temperatures rise. Would you prioritize an intercooler before adding more boost, even if the current setup is ot…
Anyone else: New pads squeal more than the old ones
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 1,200 miles. I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — anyone else: Old car was converted to 12V years ago — wiring is a mess
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 118,000 miles. Picked up a classic that was converted from 6V to 12V by several previous owners. It works, but the harness ha…
2021 Mazda CX-5 — blower works on some speeds but not others
Cabin fan works normally on certain settings and then cuts out or changes speed unpredictably on others. Before replacing the blower motor, what should be chec…
Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
New model reveal: what matters beyond the headline specs?
A new model just dropped and the headline numbers look good, but I'm more interested in curb weight, wheel/tire sizes, real rear-seat room, charging/fueling, r…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club — anyone else: Who is actually discounting below MSRP in this region?
Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seeing rea…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport — question: Inside shoulder wearing much faster than rest of tire
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 151,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather…
2006 Mazda RX-8 — tires or pads first for a beginner autocross season?
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 228,000 miles. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. Current street tires are decent and brakes are standard replacements. Which u…
1993 Mazda RX-7 — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 203,500 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require mo…
Anyone else: Miata soft-top clicking over small bumps
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 118,000 miles. Getting a repetitive click from around the roof/header area on rough pavement. Top seals look okay and it does…
NorthEnthusiast44Community StarterJul 30, 20262024 Mazda MX-5 Miata ClubDMV / Maryland12 replies0 helpful
2019 Mazda Mazda3 — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2019 Mazda Mazda3 Preferred, about 112,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving.
UsedCarGarage59Community StarterJul 30, 20262019 Mazda Mazda3 PreferredNorth Jersey17 replies0 helpful