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86800 mi C $1200 |
Egr tubes blocked and showing code. tubes needed cleaning. |
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
50500 mi US $200 |
replaced motor mount |
21000 mi | Reflashed PCM to newest program to increase fuel efficiency. |
60000 mi US $30 |
Got CEL, diagnostic at the dealer said bad thermostat. Cheapest OEM Tstat $50+shipping, chose aftermarket part for $30. Part removal requires access to top and bottom of engine compartment, scrapes your forearms. |
65000 mi US $60 |
What is referred to as the #3 motor mount is located on the right side of the engine, by the belts. it is a common wear item, and lasts about 50,000 miles. It takes a jack & a couple of ratchets to change. |
39500 mi US $35 |
The heat shield between the firewall and exhaust is a very poor design of tin foil on fire-resistant fiber. Removed heat shield and used exhaust-wrap to wrap the exhaust from the O2 sensor to the all-metal heat shield below the body. |
77000 mi US $60 |
Replaced 2nd motor mount in under 20K miles. This would have been $300+ at the dealer. Required removal of all plastic parts, battery, ECU, air cleaner, and raising transmission. It was in 3 pieces. |
77500 mi US $300 |
Replaced 3rd & final mount in less than 77K mi. Mount broke from an engine stumble from OE software defect that dealer refused to cover. There was a hidden TSB for a PCM software fault that causes severe engine stumble at low rpms. This was severe enough to break a motor mount. Dealer and Mazda N. America refused to cover software download. |
97000 mi | Thermostat housing began leaking from previous replacement in 2011 |
1000 mi | Engine stumble at low speed- reflashed pcm |
99900 mi C $140 |
Exhaust repair |
70000 mi US $25 |
have got P0126 code after 3hrs of driving. Replaced a coolant temp. sensor, reset a computer. Seems to work fine now |
132000 mi US $150 |
Replaced muffler |
108000 mi | Broken thermostat. |
98000 mi US $500 |
muffler and connecting pipes |
19000 mi | 15k maintenance + engine stumble while light acceleration (reflashed PCM) |
77500 mi | Exhaust and brakes needed replacing. |
115000 mi US $34 |
bad thermostat |
149500 mi US $12 |
Replaced right front motor mount |
167000 mi US $20 |
Thermostat housing leaking. Replaced gasket |
26846 mi C $190 |
Motor suddenly stopped for a half second. Oil change, wheel alignement, replace purge seleoide |
28520 mi | Moteur semble couper 1 seconde en acceleration lors du démarage |
49600 mi | Engine mount replaced |
60000 mi US $200 |
Engine mount said to have failed (liquid filled) during 60k inspection - replacement ordered and received independently, but have not yet installed. |
86200 mi US $500 |
Passenger-side motor mount (liquid-filled OEM) had failed as noted at dealer. Purchased solid rubber replacement and had installed at a non-dealer mechanic. |
94000 mi US $30 |
Thermostat was sticking open, creating an occasional CEL when coming off-load, as in an off-ramp with high airflow. I replaced the thermostat without issue, but spent far too long just getting the belly-pan off for proper access. |
62620 mi C $200 |
Engine mount leaking fluid. |
157-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
43400 mi C $6986 |
Engine died.The cam-rod bearing went. I previously had it at a dealer and they did a 2 hour engine service, found nothing. The noise got progressively worse so took it back to another dealer and they told me your engine is going to die. |
119640 mi US $125 |
Weld exhaust system |
149696 mi US $308 |
Replace exhaust system |
163000 mi US $2021 |
Replace thermostat and coolant temperature sensor. Mechanic also had to take to Mazda dealer to have them update/reflash the PCM (this was part of a TSB, but Mazda still charged $150 for this!) |
141000 mi US $20 |
Replaced original thermostat which had gone bad. |
17000 mi | Engine occasionally hesitates. Squeaking belt with AC on. |
53200 mi US $100 |
MIL with code P0126: Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation. Replaced thermostat. |
59500 mi US $75 |
Check engine light went on. Computer said we needed a new thermostat. |
149000 mi | Radiator plastic tank cracked and was replaced along with the hoses, cap and coolant. |
40000 mi US $438 |
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON CAUSE:DTC P2407 CODE, TEST LDP FAILED. REPLACED LEK DETECTION PUMP REST PCM CLEAT CODES. T/OK PARTS $182.88 LABOR $220.00 TAX $35.25 TOTAL $438.13 |
46500 mi | christmas night driving home from upstate ny 10 below zero, engine lamp illuminated steady, manual said if not flashing ok to drive . got home, next day plugged in code reader. P1026 code. coolant temp too low. assumed thermostat or sensor stuck open.car would crank but not start. waited till ambient temp reached 40 degrees, about a week. car started right up no engine lamp no code. mabye frozen gas line ?. |
46000 mi | Flashed computer for a stumble at idle problem when cold. |
6000 mi | Reflash |
40000 mi US $100 |
motor mount |
233 mi | Ignition coil replaced under warranty. |
38971 mi | Replaced upper engine mount because of leak. Fixed under warranty. |
62000 mi | CEL came on. Have not pulled code yet. Checked fuel cap. Will wait 1 full tank to see if light goes out. |
63000 mi | Got CEL. Pulled code - P0126 - Bad thermostat. Will order OEM part and attempt to replace myself. |
60000 mi US $300 |
Replaced one engine mount which was leaking fluid. |
83600 mi US $508 |
Engine oil leak. |
53320 mi | Squeal in wet conditions is complained about for a second time but since there is no rain, the dealer cannot reproduce it. I realize that the squeal happens when the AC is on, and suggest this to the dealer. They claim to have never checked that as a possibility, and find that it is indeed the culprit. The AC tensioner and belt are replaced under warranty. |
52700 mi C $400 |
Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. Replace bad ignition coil and sparkplug. |
26660 mi | Mechanic found The oil pan was leaking. |
37200 mi C $250 |
Squeak caused by idler pully on Steering replaced the pully. extended warrenty paid half the costs. |
50840 mi C $250 |
right side motor mount replaced |
53320 mi C $444 |
Engine light coming on. Replace thermistor in fuel flow. |
78700 mi US $300 |
thermostat, sensor |
91000 mi US $282 |
Had car in for 60k mile service. Discovered defective cooling system temperature regulator. |
70000 mi US $820 |
Replaced front passenger engine mount. |
78000 mi US $205 |
Engine hesitation at low rpm, sometimes stalls. Vibration at highway speed. Replaced No.3 engine mount. |
14880 mi | Engine oil pan leaking. |
66340 mi | Coolant leaking. Loose hose. |
85560 mi C $600 |
oil leaking from above the oil filter housing |
31500 mi US $778 |
Engine light came on. Included general maintenance |
77000 mi | Muffler broken |