Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. Highlighted: 1993. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 MX-6 | 12 | 2 |
| 1995 MX-6 | 33 | 2 |
| 1994 MX-6 | 46 | 2 |
| 1993 MX-6Most complaints | 54 | 2 |
| 1992 | 7 | 0 |
| 1991 MX-6 | 13 | 0 |
| 1990 MX-6 | 14 | 0 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Power train32
- Engine and engine cooling24
- Seat belts23
- Air bags23
- Service brakes, hydraulic22
- Electrical system17
- Suspension10
- Fuel system, gasoline9
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 3 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.4–9.5 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MX-6 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| 1996 | MX-6 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| 1995 | MX-6 · Subcompact · Regular gasoline | 10.8 | 7.9 | 9.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
In New Zealand
16 MX-6 cars are on the New Zealand register; 100% arrived as used imports.
| Model year | Registered | Sold new in NZ | Used imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
In the United Kingdom
86 MX-6 cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.
| Built | Licensed | Off the road (SORN) |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 25 | 54 |
| 1996 | 20 | 60 |
| 1995 | 11 | 39 |
| 1994 | 6 | 40 |
| 1993 | 13 | 41 |
| 1992 | 11 | 27 |
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the MX-6 in 1 alert. European versions can differ from the North American car.
Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the MX-6.
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and overheat.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHT WIRE THAT RUNS THROUGH THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER CAN FAIL AT THE POINT WHERE IT IS SOLDERED TO THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
NHTSA recalls