2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 6,500 miles. I am shopping a new car with several similar units sitting nearby. Dealer started at MSRP plus fees. What is the…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 48,000 miles. I'm seeing the oil level fall enough between services that I now check it regularly. No obvious leak. For other turb…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 238,500 miles. Budget allows one meaningful upgrade. C…
2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club, about 16,500 miles. A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 96,000 miles. Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather…
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 Turbo, about 51,000 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal pos…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 75,500 miles. A cylinder-specific misfire code appeared after one rough start, then cleared and the engine feels normal. Plugs are…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 157,000 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I…
There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance without rand…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 150,500 miles. I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now,…
I can feel a small click through the seat base during left-right transitions. Bolts appear tight and the seat motor works. Anyone found a common way to isolate…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 22,000 miles. Most of my driving is short trips with a lot of idling, but the factory interval is pretty long. I'd rather not wast…
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…
A new windshield is installed and there is no dash warning, but the shop recommends camera calibration. If the manufacturer procedure calls for it, would you d…
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 37,500 miles. After a software update the screen occasionally reboots and one saved setting keeps resetting. Is there a normal pos…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined u…
Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variat…
1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 1,200 miles. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to…
2006 Mazda RX-8 Sport, about 62,000 miles. I do mostly home automotive work and can only justify one major shop purchase this year. Existing small compressor h…
