Mazda Problems

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The Latest Mazda Problems
DPF light on

hiya my car puts the dpf light on and code p2077 is stored any idea folks?

2005 Mazda 6 2.0 turbo diesel
Posted: Jun 7, 2012
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Engine managemaent light comes on ,then limp mode

normal driving with a warm engine , the engine management light comes on putting the car into limp mode . turn off the ignition , take the key out for about 10 seconds and restart, the engine management light is out the car starts and drive...

2003 Mazda 6 ts 2.0 diesel
Posted: Jun 7, 2012
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Not enough current supply

today, while driving 40mph, suddenly the engine stops. Then i checked the cables and try to start again it doesn't work. Actually the car just had major services. what should i do?

2003 Mazda Premacy 2.0 petrol
Posted: May 20, 2012
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Starter Motor

Where is the Starter motor located in the MazdaRX8 engine?

2004 Mazda RX-8 2.6 Manual
Posted: May 14, 2012
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Hand brake

have tryed enerything last thing to do is replace the calipers SOif any one can help me before i spend £500 on them HELP me please

1998 Mazda MX-5
Posted: Apr 23, 2012
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Black Smoke, lack of a acceleration at 2000rpm

My car is generally sick and Mazda have no idea how to fix it. Initailly I have been having black smoke emitted when I press the accelerator hard. The car starts fine but has no oomph. When the revs are approaching 2000rpm the car starts to...

2004 Mazda Premacy 2.0 TD
Posted: Nov 10, 2011
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Service

Hi My Mazda is a Japan import a Eunos, does anyone know of a garage that specialises in servicing this type of car. I am not that concerned with distance as the service is important. Thanks

1990 Mazda MX-5 1.5
Posted: Sep 27, 2011
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Cut out going around corners

Mazda MPV (not premacy/no option given) quite simply it cuts out when cornering. It would run all day long in a straight line no problem. 3 mechanics have looked at this car with no answers.I do not own this car but it is for sale and I wou...

2003 Mazda Premacy mpv diesel
Posted: Aug 9, 2011
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Starter motor burnt out

The starter motor has burnt out and I am trying to source a replacement but understand that on the newer models the starter motors have been upgraded to a more powerful version. Should I be able to get one to fit my 2004 model and does anyo...

2004 Mazda RX-8
Posted: Aug 1, 2011
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Lacking power

this when dring it on the second and third gear, no power and releasing heavy smoke.

2004 Mazda 121 2.5i
Posted: Apr 13, 2011
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Electric windows

ever since i changed the battery, the driver door windows works fine but i have no control of the other three windows with my door panel. any ideas please?

2007 Mazda 6 2.0
Posted: Jan 20, 2011
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Buzzing on over run

when the car is warm there is a buzz or vibration when i take foot off accelerator. It comes from below over my right shoulder. Gear box was recently raised by an inch as a clutch judder fix, that and new clutch plate sorted it. is there s...

2005 Mazda MX-5 s-vt sport
Posted: Sep 29, 2010
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Overheating

hi all, well problem started today car overheated after about 5 mins temp went up to max on gauge i pulled up and looked under bonnet and both fans where going i sat for 5 mins with engine running and the engined cooled and fans atopped the...

1999 Mazda 626 2ltr 16v pacific
Posted: Sep 11, 2010
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Smoking engine when starting car.

when i start my car after being left overnight it smokes really bad,its burning about 1'lt of oil a month.the smoke burns off after about a 1/4 of a mile.....valve stem oil seals????? if so what would be a reasonable price for a mechanic to...

2003 Mazda Premacy 2.0 sport
Posted: Aug 20, 2010
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Loss of power

lost power ,loads of white smoke but not overheating

2000 Mazda Premacy 1.8gxi
Posted: Mar 30, 2010
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Problem with loss of power when pressing accelorater then will suddenly get full power

car starts ok but when pressing accelorater lose power then gain power when easing of accelorater could it be fuel problem

2000 Mazda Premacy 1.8 gxi
Posted: Mar 29, 2010
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Car starting without fully turning key, and very loud straining noise coming from engine

tried to start car today, and for the first time ever the car started without fully turning key i.e when lights and radio should come on the car started up but with a very loud straining unusal noise from engine, not wanting to drive it, co...

1998 Mazda 323 1.3
Posted: Mar 17, 2010
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Starting

when the engine is cold ie first thing in morning it starts ok but when the engine is warm temp gague up to normal turn engine off it wont start again till engine is cooler usualyy aboet 30 mins why please

2004 Mazda RX-8
Posted: Mar 15, 2010
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Excesive fuel consumption

I have a mazda premacy & its never been the most economical car but over the last few weeks it got worst than ever £30 of petrol is getting me 100 miles just, if anyone has any ideas I would be most greatfull

2000 Mazda Premacy 1.8 gsi
Posted: Feb 15, 2010
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