Mazda Reliability
Like many of the top Japanese car manufacturers, Mazda enjoys a well-deserved reputation for market-leading reliability. But our recent reliability survey, which analysed 47,000 warranty policies over a two and half year period, suggests standards may be slipping. We ranked Mazda 19th out of 33 manufacturers with a score of 4.0, not exactly disastrous but considerably lower than you’d expect from a Japanese brand with such a good track record.
This year’s What Car reliability survey was slightly kinder to Mazda, placing it in joint 11th place based on feedback from 18,000 owners. This still represents a slightly under-par performance. But despite evidence that reliability could be better, most Mazda owners seem to be content. According to the Auto Express Driver Power survey, Mazda is the 4th best car manufacturer.
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How reliable are Mazda’s top models?
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Mazda’s stylish 5-door supermini has received plenty of praise for its robust build quality over the years and won the World Car of the Year award when it was released back in 2007. It also fares extremely well in the Reliability Index, ranking 18th out of 250 cars with an impressive score of 20.00, which is considerably better than average. The only note of caution comes from What Car’s reliability survey, which ranked the Mazda 2 19th in a field of 23 small cars.
CX-5
A relatively recent addition to the Mazda stable, the CX-5 large SUV is too new to the market to feature in the Reliability Index but early feedback has been pretty impressive. It finished 8th in the large and luxury SUVs category of What Car’s 2018 reliability survey, ahead of rivals like the Nissan X-Trail and Skoda Kodiaq.
The benefits of a Mazda warranty from MotorEasy
Our recent survey indicated that Mazdas aren’t quite as reliable as the brand’s historic reliability performance suggests. While the Japanese manufacturer’s cars usually attract positive owner feedback and great reviews, it’s wise to ensure that you’re protected against the cost of repairs by purchasing a good warranty.
MotorEasy warranties are designed to take the stress out of car ownership. With the protection of a MotorEasy warranty or GAP insurance, you can stop worrying about repair costs and get on with enjoying your Mazda.
Repairs are effortless when you’re protected by a MotorEasy warranty. We’ll cover the costs and deal with the garage on your behalf. And unlike many warranty, service and maintenance plans we also cover your car for all consequential damage. This means you won’t be hit with the cost of any knock-on work a garage needs to carry out.
- Our engineers deal with the garage directly
- We arrange collection and delivery from your home or work
- Network of 10,000 garages nationwide
- All work is monitored by our team of top engineers
- We shop around to find the best rates
- A MotorEasy car warranty covers your car wherever you are in the EU for up to 60 days
Recent paid repairs for Mazdas
Unexpected repairs can be eye-wateringly expensive, which is why a comprehensive warranty often makes great financial sense. Take a look at the list below to see the cost of some common Mazda repairs:
- 6: Repairing a Mazda 6’s alternator can cost as much as £853.20, a significant cost that can be avoided by taking out a warranty with MotorEasy.
- CX-5: We recently charged £1,717 to replace the turbocharger in a Mazda CX-5, a fee that could have been avoided with a MotorEasy warranty.
- CX-7: The repair cost for a Mazda CX-7s timing chain can run to £842 according to our records. A MotorEasy warranty will take care of unexpected repair costs like this.
- MX-5: We’ve charged £2,475 to repair the rear differential in a Mazda MX-5. Another significant repair bill that may have been covered with a MotorEasy warranty.
- 3: Need to replace the turbocharger in your Mazda 3? Our records show that the cost can be as much as £1,020. Invest in a comprehensive Mazda warranty from MotorEasy and you can save yourself the cost of unexpected repairs like this.
