Mazda 6 TS 2.0 Diesel 136

I owned my Mazda for 3 years and put 100K miles on it. On the whole it was reliable and comfortable. I enjoyed the way it drove and the stereo particularly. I had the 2.0 diesel, which was punchy and frugal.

I sold it simply because it began to rust. The discs warped a bit too but these were the only problems I had. On the whole it was a good car.

I have less than 4000 miles on my Mazda 6TS diesel which I bought new. As the engine appeared to be getting noisy I took my car back to my dealer to have them check it out.I have been told by them that I need an oil and oil filter change (at almost £100) also an oil regeneration carried out (at over £70) because the oil is riding up the oil stick towards the 'X' mark. They say this is because I have not been doing enough long journey driving at over 50 mph. I was never advised to do long journeys when I purchased my vehicle. My main driving is 'town' driving. I have been driving Mazda cars for the passed 30 years and never had this problem before. If this diesel engine is the best Mazda can now come up with I will not be buying another one as I could not afford an oil change at todays prices.

Roy B

I got this mazda6 136hp and it was a great drive. Clutch burnt out at around 50K. All parts are expensive if done via a dealer. I would say the car is great to drive and looks nice. However once things start to go wrong get RID! I've had to replace the the Suction control valve to stop it cutting out. I've sereviced the car often. The oil pressure light cam on and semi seized the engine even though it had loads of oil in it. I need to take the sump off to see it the pick up pipe is blocked now. I'm sorry to say I won't be having another Mazda I've just lost faith in them. Poor mans BMW ...well they'll leave you poor anyway.

Had this 2 years now, got it instead of the new Mondeo and in my view it is very much inferior. It has been in and out of the garage quite a lot most lately with a Diesel Particulate Filter problem which they refused to cover under warranty, saying I didn't drive the car enough on long journeys, wouldn't get one again.

I have a Mazda 6 TS Diesel 136. This car is fantastic to drive love it. The only problem is it runs away with me, I find I end up driving too fast. For a diesel it is quiet on motorways and begs to go fast. Would buy another.