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CarsLore / Mazda / Mazda6 / 2002

2002 Mazda Mazda6

28 owner complaints — #16 of 20 Mazda6 model years. 1 recall, 13 service bulletins.

28complaints · 1 crashes, 0 fires
1recalls
13manufacturer bulletins
48,611 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Power train12
  • Engine and engine cooling10
  • Unknown or other3
  • Electrical system2
  • Service brakes, hydraulic2
  • Air bags2
  • Equipment2
  • Tires2
  • Vehicle speed control1
  • Seat belts1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’02’05’08’11’14’17’2028’02’05’08’11’14’17’2028
20022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Engines

The most common engines in 2002 Mazda Mazda6 cars on Dutch roads are the 1.8 petrol (88 kW, 118 hp) and 2.0 petrol (104 kW, 139 hp).

EnginePowerCarsShare
1.8 petrol88 kW 118 hp13071%
2.0 petrol104 kW 139 hp5429%

RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars

In the Netherlands

196 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 3% arrived later as imports.

80.6%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
94.4%logical odometer history
21.4%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Grey 63%Blue 22%Black 6%Red 5%Green 4%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

44 cars built in 2002 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 323 more were declared off the road (SORN).

44licensed, end of 2025
12%of those still registered are on the road

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

In 2023, 103 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 50% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.

50%passed first time
58%all cars from 2002
100,200 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 108,300 mi)

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

In Finland

138 of these cars first registered in 2002 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 259,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

253 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 1% arrived as used imports, 98% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

03V207000 · Parking brake5 Jun 2003 · 45,600 vehicles

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DURING PRODUCTION, THE FLOAT IN THE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR IN THE BRAKE RESERVOIR CAN BE FORCED OFF OF THE GUIDE RAIL DURING THE FILLING OF THE MASTER CYLINDER.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Mazda told its dealers about the 2002 Mazda Mazda6: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
11003398Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle-specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
10243569Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
10240496Some vehicles may experience exterior trim heat damage when parked near a glass building or Low-E windows. This may be caused by the sun's reflection.
10232299Speedometer replacement procedure
10213429Paint damage Mazda pocket paint guide
10203730Some vehicles may exhibit the inner cloth (A) falling down at the rear end causing a poor appearance and obstructing the view of the back window.
10200527This service bulletin provides information regarding the proper use of the drivers floor mat to avoid any potential interference with the foot pedals. The following are possible causes of floor mat interference, which can be avoided with proper usage.
10188016This service bulletin provides testing and charging procedures in order to promote proper battery maintenance, to deliver new vehicles with fully charged batteries, and to reduce unnecessary battery replacement cost. For new vehicles in stock at the dealer, inspect and maintain the battery periodically according to the repair procedure.
10188015The Mazda DCA-8000PM is required for all warranty battery testing. If the Mazda DCA-8000PM is not used, incorrect battery testing may result in unnecessary battery replacement. Use the following test procedures in this Service Bulletin to test Mazda vehicle batteries and to generate a Warranty Code.
10186703In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer
10186693Mazda has developed factory recommended scheduled maintenance services that support all major vehicle systems. Mazda recommends dealers follow the scheduled maintenance tables as cited in the vehicle specific workshop manual or owner's manual. Services performed outside of Mazda's factory scheduled maintenance are not recommended. These services are unnecessary and create unneeded expenses for your customers.
10177847When encountering a vehicle with paint damage, refer to the "Mazda Paint Warranty Guide" to determine cause, prevention, remedy, and warranty coverage (if applicable).
10170661In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealers responsibility to comply with Federal, State, and local laws concerning odometer and related documentation requirements when providing a repair or replacement. Mazda vehicles are manufactured with tamper-proof speedometers. When a speedometer is replaced, the new speedometer will read zero (0) miles. This procedure is extremely important to accurately represent actual vehicle

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)