Rust (rear arches, sills, subframe)
usually 80,000–300,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Bubbling rear arches — very common
Fix: Rust repair / cavity wax
€300–1,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Mazda6 (GG/GH)
2002–2012
2
engines covered
7
known faults
26
official recalls
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The Mazda6 (GG/GH) was built from 2002 to 2012.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 7 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Oil pump strainer clogging (2.2 R2AA): it usually appears at 100,000–180,000 km and costs €300–4,000 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol | Petrol | Chain | 5W-30 · API SL/SM / Ford WSS-M2C913 · ~4.3 L · every 15,000 km |
| 2.0 / 2.2 MZR-CD diesel | Diesel | Chain | 5W-30 · ACEA C2 / B5 · ~5.6 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults typical of this model
Takata airbag recall check
at any mileage · Medium risk
Signs: Inflators can rupture — many 2000s models were recalled
Fix: Check at the dealer with the VIN (free)
free / recall
Faults by engine
1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol
Ignition coils / throttle body
usually 100,000–180,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, uneven idle
Fix: Replace coil, clean throttle body
€100–300
2.0 / 2.2 MZR-CD diesel
Injector copper seals leaking
usually 80,000–160,000 km · High risk
Signs: Ticking, soot around injectors, smell
Fix: Replace seals early before carbon builds up
€200–800
Oil pump strainer clogging (2.2 R2AA)
usually 100,000–180,000 km · High risk
Signs: Oil pressure loss — can destroy the engine
Fix: Short oil intervals; clean strainer
€300–4,000
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.3–2.5 MZR / Duratec HE petrol engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 1,190 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (26). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Fuel system Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings13/12/2021 · R/2021/411
- Engine / loss of power Soot may accumulate around the intake shutter valve on the inlet side of the engine25/07/2019 · R/2019/187
- Airbag Takata passenger air bag inflators may not operate as intended19/11/2018 · R/2018/321
- Airbag Takata driver airbag inflators may not operate as intended30/09/2018 · R/2018/244
- Airbag Passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended30/09/2018 · R/2018/277
- Airbag Takata driver and passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended30/09/2018 · R/2018/284
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Vacuum pump may wear prematurely.17/09/2018 · R/2018/236
- Fuel system Fuel injector software does not control the electric current correctly17/09/2018 · R/2018/288
The other recalls (18) are listed in the app.
Other generations
Mazda2 (DE) 2007–2014Mazda2 2014–Mazda3 (BK) 2003–2009Mazda3 (BM / BN) 2013–2019Mazda6 (GJ) 2012–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026