@@lisayoung2362 Good to hear few years back people were very upset on Maza vehicles , they were experienced as not reliable vehicles and the parts were expensive, they moved away from Mazda calling having Mazda means you are in mess da 😀
No CVT that's why i bought mine and it's a 6 speed. My CX5 has the non turbo 4 cyl engine that powerful and fun to drive. Th only downside I see in the drivetrain \engine is the variable value, where it shuts down 2 cylinders at highway speeds.
Yeah and Mazda sent out their six speed auto with a bearing design flaw that they had to issue a TSB. My 2017 Mazda 3 needed a new transmission at 17k miles. My 1997 Honda Civic lasted 20 years with no transmission issues. I won’t be going back to Mazda next year.
Mazdas have come way up since the divorce with Ford and their sharing of crappy platforms and engines. Look at the 2016+ CX9 vs the first gen (which was basically a Ford Edge underneath) or the 2014+ Mazda 6 vs the previous gen, which was built by Ford and shared a platform with the Fusion. The Japanese built Mazdas are the best they’ve ever done.
Actually mazda mostly built the platform that the fusion/s60 shared. Along with the s40/ focus being based on the 3. Of course the ford versions all had worse electronics and small gapped spark plugs prone to breaking. And even out the 3 sharing a platform. The mazda 6 and 3 were still more reliable and lasted longer on average than any of the cousins from ford or Volvo. Crazy stuff. Also duratec 2.0, 2.3, and 2.5 were all rip offs of the MZR platform. Ford actually still uses a variant of mazdas 2.3 turbo engine as their "ecoboost" in the mustangs and explorers.
What you mean bro, they always coming up. You act like they made bad cars when they were with ford they always made decent cars, they were always underrated plain and simple
@@thienha1796 that's good to hear Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, were horrible models people who owned those cried until finish too many of them had un believable expenses but their cars body were strongly built
I was Mazda Master Parts Manager for 10 years at a stand alone Mazda dealer and seeing the inners and outers of the brand, My wife and I are sold for life. After driving Mazda's from the early 90's to current year models the passion the company puts into their products is showing more than ever. From the driver experience all the way to having a couple cars totaled out due to collision (walking away unscathed from both) Mazda is my top brand overall.
I can attest to the safety. In September, I was in a pretty bad collision. At 9:15 p.m., I was going 55mph on the interstate, and a guy blew a stop sign in front of me. I hit the side of his vehicle before my foot could make it to the break pedal. I hit his 2018 Chevy Malibu so hard it rolled going into the ditch. I was able to climb out of my car with minor bruising and a small burn on my arm from the window airbag. He had to get cut out of his car by the fire dept. My Mazda saved my life. I don't think I'll be switching brands. Of course that guy was driving on a suspended license without insurance.
The wife went from a 2017 BMW X3 to a 2023 Mazda CX-5 and she loves it. It's a great car and drives great. Also feel so much better about the reliability we will get from it vs the BMW. I just picked up a 2008 Miata and let me tell you. If you've never driven a Miata you just don't know. The most fun I've ever had behind the wheel.
the cx5 has a VERY heavy steering wheel at highway speeds. I have a car with no power steering and it's way easier to use that at highway speeds than otherwise. At parking lot speeds no power steering is a struggle
I’m a 40 year master mechanic factory trained by Toyota,Nissan,Chrysler and BMW that’s why I bought my wife a 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback it now has 78,000 miles and I’m going to have to replace the front pads and rotors do to brake pulsation this will be the first repair.
The only car we ever had where the brakes lasted that long was a 2007 Ford Fusion with the 2.3L engine, basic model. The car was in an accident about that time, and still on the original brakes. That was one of the most trouble free cars we ever owned. Today? I'd probably never buy another Ford. I still have a 2011 Ford Crown Vic PI. THAT was a great car!
You got lucky. My 2017 Mazda 3 needed a new transmission at 17k miles. There’s a bearing issue with these transmissions that Mazda issued a TSB for. If you ever start hearing a whining sound starting at around 40mph your transmission is going bad.
had a 16, so no turbo no awd(bad year to buy apparently)and was unimpressed by the power and handling, the 6 is too long and you really feel the back end dragging behind you, i only miss the infotainment system/gauges of that year, if I could go back I would never have bought that car and looked less at the luxury features(they make the car too expensive to repair) and bought a basic performance car instead
Same here. Got a leftover 2018 Grand Touring at a great price. wouldn't part with it for anything (and I've been driving a ton of different cars for 50 years)
I'm 58 and have bought Honda and Toyota since the early 80's. Up until last year I've never considered Mazda but after test driving a CX-5, my eyes were wide open to the brand when we were looking to replace my wife's aging 1999 Lexus RX 300 with 403k miles. The RX 300 has a 3.0L V6 and gets about 20 mpg if you baby the pedal so Improved fuel economy was a priority and since I do all my own maintenance and work on our cars along with keeping them for a long time, we started looking at the Lexus NX but the interior, turbo and required premium put us off. I also wanted a traditional automatic transmission so this ruled out the C-RV. We instead decided on a clean 2017 CX-5 and the exterior and interior looks alone won us over. We are also getting around 32 mpg on the highway which is a major difference from the RX 300. I'm also noticing a lot more Mazda CX-5's on the road so to me it looks like since their separation from Ford, they are on a roll plus being made in Japan.
Comparing an old tech V6 to a newer I4 engine fuel economy seems like you eventually became biased. 😊. But I am happy for you enjoying Mazda. But I like that Mazda care about how a car looks and interior than Toyota.
@boxoffisa yes, very biased. The 1mzfe v6 in the RX300 is reliable but a pain to work on and maintain. Getting to the firewall side plugs and ignition coils with the intake is a major pain. I was looking forward to getting a four cylinder especially in the Mazda or even Rav4. Two less cylinders are so much easier to maintain.
@@24hourgmtchannel64 I agree with you. It makes power but real pain to work on. I think you got the better deal. RAV4 has its advantages like good resale value and its hybrid being so good. I am a Toyota guy myself but I think Mazda is doing a lot of things better including how the cabin feels and looks.
@boxoffisa funny thing is the 2017 cx-5 we just purchased with the 186 hp 4 cylinder and six speed transmission feels a bit quicker than the RX300 220 hp rated with the four speed automatic yet they are the same size and weight. The two extra gears in the Mazda, of course, make a world of difference.
@@24hourgmtchannel64 it’s a 18 year old gap in technology. Obviously the CX has a better drivetrain and transmission. If you have 2.5l motor then it’s the one that makes 187 horsepowers. It will be faster but the V6 in RX will have more torque which isn’t important in a crossover for a family of few. Yes I would take that 2017 Mazda any day over the 1999 RX in a heart beat. Only what could change my mind is Lexus RX of 2023 or 2024 against a 2017 CX-5. In the future when my finances get better where I won’t be afraid of resale value, I may own Mazda. I just love how they handle on road, look and feel of the cabin.
I've wondered if Mitsubishi's collapse in the US market had anything to do with their partnership with Chrysler. Recall that in the 1980's Mitsubishi was one of the "big three" Japanese brands in the USA, with Toyota and Nissan being the other two. Mitsubishi had a full range of cars, sports cars, light trucks, and SUV's. Now look at what they offer here.
I don't think so. Mazda co-developed some very reliable engines with Ford, that both Ford and Mazda continue to use and develop right now. For example, modern Ford hybrids use an 2.5L engine that looks very similar to 2.0L in my 2010 Mazda 3. And that engine can go a long way.
I had been considering downsizing and shopped pretty much all of the small cars like CRV, Rav4, Tucson, etc. I never liked the exteriors of the Mazdas and think they all look alike, just different sizes. Well I finally wound up with a 2024 CX-5 Premium 6 months ago. There are still a few things I'm not thrilled with but for a small car it is quiet, handles great, good enough power and smooth riding. It has a regular 6 speed trans and not a CVT. The price was probably around $5k less than Honda and Toyotas especially when those dealers tack on a few thousand bucks of garbage accessories. The Mazda dealer didn't play that stupid game.
Just bought my daughter a 2024 CX-5 Preferred. Luxury interior and fun to drive. The Toyotas and Hondas are much more like appliances. Not to mention their pricing shows how proud they are of their products that just aren’t as good as they used to be. The dealers in the Southeast also make for a miserable purchasing experience with their add ons and other bs. My RAV4 fleet vehicle didn’t even come with floor mats!
@@cyclemiler2695 Nice ! I have a cx5 signature edition , they are great , especially after breaking way from Ford !
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Thank you for your info here. i will go get a cx5 soon, but I am not sure yet, because I want to know IF IT HAS A TIMING CHAIN, first. I DO NOT want a timing belt.
It's not that hard to see the trends. When you look at Mazda, they keep things simple. The only have 2 or 3 engine variants in their entire line up. The use the same engine and transmission across the board. This allows them to fine tune and hone the cars into being very reliable. They also chose to stick with a 6 speed automatic over trendy CVT's and the like because they knew it would drive well, be reliability, and offer familiarity to the consumer. They always made good engines, and really only had a bad reputation when they were owned by Ford. Subaru uses weird engines (boxer) and bad CVT's. Nissan also uses terrible CVT's. So it's easy to see why Mazda is hanging right up there with toyota and honda in terms of reliability.
As of now Mazda is definitely a step up from Toyota and Honda when it comes to interior quality and luxury. The interior materials and design is so much nicer. Unfortunately Mazda lags far behind Toyota and Honda in terms of fuel efficiency as Mazda's don't have any hybrid powertrains. I would definitely get a Mazda if they worked with Toyota to add a hybrid powertrain to their models.
The new cx90 has taken a step backward. May be real reliable but very complicated with engine out for some work not done on Toyotas and Hondas . We have a cx9 now and may go with the 90 . Watch the car care nuts review .
@@jeschr3462you won’t have to wait much longer for a Mazda hybrid. They’ll soon update the CX-50 with a shared hybrid system with the RAV4 I believe and the CX-5 will have Mazda’s own hybrid since it’s built in Japan.
@@imkindofabigdeal4308 ah yes, don’t know why I forgot about the PHEV. 😂 I personally don’t think of the mild hybrid as an actual hybrid since it doesn’t do much besides act as a starter. If there’s anything else it does idk.🤷🏼♂️ 😂
As a young adult in my pre 30s, after a lot research, talking to mechanics, looking into maintenance, etc... The second gen, KF Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5 NA engine is what I chose as a long term vehicle
Mazdas up to about 2003 were great! Then from 2003 to about 2014 they definitely were not the best but since 2014 and the SkyActiv engines/generation and Mazda building all cars in Japan the fit and finish have been top notch and reliability has never been better for Mazda. I worked for Mazda from 2012-2020. Great company. Best decision ever made was getting rid of the partnership with Ford.
My Speed 3s, first and second gen, were extremely reliable. My first gen was full bolt on with an e85 tune making 400hp and was issue free until I blew the turbo at 100k+ miles which was an easy swap.
@@wittwittwer1043 I wouldn't stress it too hard. Besides a weird side mirror corrosion issue(diff bolts used between Mex./Jap. assembly) my Mexican built 2015 Mazda 3 has been flawless since new. Still great cars, and seems like Mazda has decent QC oversight in Mexico
I've owned Toyotas for the last twenty years and my experience is similar to yours- Mazda parts are more reasonably priced than Toyota, and Mazda's from the last ten years drive beautifully. The thing I like about Mazda is that they seem to be unafraid to chart their own course- rotarys, sticking to proper auto trans instead of CVT's, and being rational and not sucked into EV's. My next vehicle will likely be a Mazda because I tow occasionally and want a trans I can trust. Sorry Toyota, you might have the best CVT's, but they are still CVT's.
The planetary ecvt/psd on hybrid Toyotas is extremely robust and reliable. I’ve towed a braked cargo trailer with more weight than I probably should (but that wouldn’t phase uk/euro folk) in my Gen 3 Prius all over the mountain west USA with no issues. 225k miles, just fluid changes, egr clean, replaced brake pads once. No oil consumption - the car is a boss.
I almost bought a Accord Hybrid but the CVT killed it for me. We all know Honda's and Toyota's are built to last but there's a lull getting up to speed. I got burnt on a Nissan CVT, I know. I got used to it, but still can't get over the fact it doesn't shift. It's a different driving feel having to re-adjust passing a car or going up a hill.
@@TwoPair72the Accord Hybrid is the only CVT I've actually liked since it's the only one I couldn't immediately tell was a CVT due to the hybrid setup. Granted it's the only hybrid I've had, but unfortunately not the only CVT I've had.
theyre (in anything hybrid) eCVT isnt like the CVT in other things at all. sure its Continuously Variable, but it doesnt have a belt. or a chain. its literally gears and an electric motor, as reliable as you can make it.
I own a 2014 Mazda CX-5, I've had zero repairs, except tires, brakes, etc., it still drives like a new car and burns/loses zero oil. My only problem with it is I blew my Subwoofer.. My bad... lol But seriously, love the vehicle. I own a Honda Civic so I'm not being a Mazda snob. My Civic has 300k miles. My Mazda has 120k. Will it make it to 300k? I take care of my vehicles and it's in excellent shape, so I think it will.
thanks for the honest review . I have been a Toyota and Honda owner for the past 20 years . Didnt think Mazda was in the ball park for its reliability . Great to hear
@@user-tb7rn1il3qI would argue that Mazda is probably more reliable at this point! Honda has been having issues with their 1.5t engines and also has shitty CVT trans, and Toyota has been issuing recalls a lot more…haven’t heard anything bad from Mazda (used a 6spd transmission rather than a cvt, and simple engine designs (no hybrid or other stupid tech).
@@brabus3295 Recalls don’t mean anything when it comes to reliability. Toyota (and Honda) are without a doubt more reliable. Mazda has plenty of reliability issues.
We've driven a million Honda miles in our household. Time for a new car to take us into our senior senior years, we just bought a 24 Mazda CX-5. Reasons being, 2.5 liter NA engine (no mini turbo engines here), 6spd auto trans (no CVT's either), AWD standard on base model, absolutely luxurious interior, a 6-7 yr. old platform with a little less tech (soon to change), and crafted in Japan. Unfortunately all new direct injection cars will need regular intake valve de-carboning but I'll handle that. Will keep 3 K-24 powered Hondas going to spare the Mazda the high miles we acquire living in rural America.
I've read reports that Mazdas don't generally need de-carboning, engine design has taken that into account and valves are kept a little hotter to prevent build-up.
My Son just purchased a Mazdas 3 2023 it’s beautiful I wasn’t a fan until he gave me a ride. The inside is stylish & clean . The paint job is also on point. The car has my vote I’m in love now ❤. They did an amazing job on these new line of cars/SUV’s!!!
I’ve own two Mazda’s, 3 (16) , Cx9 (18). At around 60-70k miles the suspension starts giving up. I had the stock axel snap and broke a ball joint and swag bar on the mazda3 hatch. Cx9 has not given me any issues, but brakes are needed more often. Both drive like they want to be sports cars. No engine or transmission issues after 100k miles.
I owned a 2014 Mazda CX5 the first year of sky active technology it was a very good vehicle. I traded in for a 2021 Mazda CX5 and it’s excellent. It’s much better than the 2014 with more features. The 2014 was top of the line and the 2021 is a middle of the line, but as I said with a lot more features. I paid the same for both of them. So from a price point could not be happier. I owned nearly everything and Mazda is the best vehicle for the money.
I know the older Mazdas get some flack but own a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback with the 2.3 and it has 250,000 miles and still runs perfectly of course I’ve maintained it well but I’m still surprised how reliable it is
I've got an 05 2.3 with 360,000km and I hate to admit it, but I've been really bad with maintenance over the last 120,000km. Still starts every time, runs like a little champ, and feels happy to do anything asked of it
Bought my daughter a new car after her college graduation. Ended up getting a Mazda. Handled better than Toyota and the interior quality was far superior to Toyota. We tried comparable models of sedan and small to midsize SUV. Mazda was better every time in her and my opinion.
I grew up in a Toyota family. My dad had a 1990 4Runner SR5 5 speed manual. It's on the road to this day with 550k+ miles. We had 2 Camry's growing up. 1991 5 speed manual and a 2003 automatic. My whole adult life I've only owned Japanese vehicles. Toyota, Honda, and Nissans. A month ago or so I landed myself into a deal of a lifetime with a Mazda 3 for $500. I love this car a lot. My wife and I still have our Toyota's and we're not getting rid of them. My wife has a 2021 Corolla. I have a Sienna. I've been thinking of selling my Sienna for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 in the 6 speed manual as my heart is with manuals. I'm very impressed with my Mazda. For $500 I can't complain. It's a well taken care of vehicle that was always serviced at the dealership.
Ive owned 3 MAzdas so far. my first car was an 06 Mazda3 sedan, it was VERY surprised when I test drove it, it was way more fun than any of the other sedans I test drove or the cars I learned to drive on. Kept that car through college until the rust got it (the ford Era Mazdas have bad rust problems, but if you get a rust free one theyre overall great cars outside of a few common issues here and there, but all issues I was able to repair myself and also mostly general used car issues as I had the car past 100k miles). fast forward a short bit and I got a 2021 manual mazda3 hatchback and I love this car more than any car I've ever driven. very smooth transmission, fun to drive, looks AMAZING, and has an amazing cabin feel / driving experience. A MASSIVE step up from the 06 Mazda3. I also get 30 city and up to 45mpg highway with the manual trans too, if im REALLY racing / shifting later into the RPMs I get about 26mpg city (which is still great IMO for a NA engine manual trans when driving it hard). Then last november I got a 1990 Miata. couldn't be happier with my Mazdas, theyre fun cheap reliable unique good looking cars, Mazda does their own thing mostly and doesnt chase trends as hard as the other companies, and makes cars they mostly want to make that look great, etc. I appreciate them a lot as a company. The paint on the newer cars isn't the best though, rocks can chip it quite easily (but this is an issue across lots of manufacturers due to water based paints nowadays), most owners get theirs PPFd to significantly reduce those chips. The paints look amazing though, I love my polymetal gray.
We've had 8 Mazdas starting in 1987 with a new truck. We've had a myriad of vehicles in between, including Toyota, Honda and Subaru, among others. The only issue with Mazda quality was when they were with Ford. We always find our way back to Mazda. They drive amazing. Currently in a 2023 CX30. Thanks for the informative video.
My Mazda MPV 2004 van is still going strong. Six cylinder DOHC 3.0 engine has very good power, sporty, comfortable and flexible. Repairs have been fairly normal. Notable ones have been: a cylinder firing problem a while back fixed, that was pricey, front end bearings, window motor repair, replaced several plastic rivets in fender [like all cars], radiator fan module, one door handle replacement due to kids yanking on it over time. Presently at 150k miles. No car payment, other than repair & maintenance. I like that it has a chain for timing belt. Not too bad at all.
We've driven Mazdas since our first; a 1968 1500. I swear by them. In Australia they have been hugely popular for 50 years. Their simplicity, innovation and reliability suit Australia's huge distances and the practical, pragmatic nature of Australians.
What a pleasure to watch such a well spoken automotive professional objectively discuss Mazda’s quality and competitive service costs in the last 10 years. I trust and appreciate mechanics more than doctors and other white collar practitioners.
I heard the same about Suzuki. Mazda and Suzuki were really bad 20 years ago. Both have increased their reliability a lot. Mazda and Suzuki are both 5% owned by Toyota. Thats probably part of Toyota's expansion strategy: They buy some stocks of the competitor and give them the tools to make super reliable cars. Thats basically the opposite of GM's and Stellantis' strategy where they buy the competitor, destroy them and then throw them away like a used cigarette.
Toyota actually invested in Mazda to have an exchange of technology both ways. Toyota was intrigued that a small company like mazda with a small r&d budget could make such good care. The CEO of Toyota even went on public record saying Mazda engine and suspension tech were years ahead of Toyota. People invest in something because they know it's good, not to try to make it good.
@@ahuramazda323 Yup, there was been talk of future Mazda hybrids using the Toyota system as well. Works well for both companies, there is more then enough of a market for them to make sales.
My 2023 CX-50 Turbo just passed 43,000 miles on the odometer. I’m the first owner and they’re all my miles. All I’ve done for maintenance is change the oil every 5,000 miles and change the spark plugs at 40,000. I just replaced the original tires, too. She’s running like a champ! This is my first new car, and I’m following the maintenance schedule to the “T”, doing some items early, and in the future will be doing some items not mentioned (like replacing the ATF). Schedule your maintenance, or the machine will schedule it for you!
@@angelar3024 What color is yours? I have the Zircon Sand metallic paint & terracotta interior; also, last year I successfully convinced my aunt to buy a machine grey premium plus with black interior!
Mazda finally got rid of the last vestiges of Ford ownership. In the last decade, Mazda quality has become some of the best in the industry. I recently traded in my Lexus on a Mazda. It's my wife's car and she loves it. I drive an Acura, and both the Acura and the Mazda are the same age with similar miles. My Integra has far more rattles than the Mazda and the CX-5 was $3000 less expensive than the Integra and it's and AWD SUV versus a Civic based FWD sedan with a CVT. Granted, my Acura does average about 35mpg, but the CX-5 (non turbo) is averaging 27mpg, which is spectacular for an SUV with a standard torque converted 6 speed transmission.
Got a 22 CX-9 touring plus, 24 CX-5 Signature, and bought my son a 24 Mazda 3. They are all great cars, I highly recommend them. The 3 is economical, the 9 is top of SUV list-low cost to maintain, and 9 and 5 grip the road in a superior fashion. They "sail" down the road and are top safety picks. And after a distasteful experience with a Nissan Rogue CVT transmission, I'll take a Mazda geared transmission everyday and twice on Sunday...
Hello from Japan. In my country, many people believe that Mazda is definitely inferior to Toyota in reliability. This video cheered up Mazda fans like me, thank you.
I know a Mazda mechanic and asked him a few years ago about Mazda reliability. He said the four cylinder engines are great, though stay away from the turbo engines.
If the average cost of parts is higher and the average total cost of repair is less, that kinda tells me that car (Toyota) is requiring less average labor hours to do the repairs and that's why the total cost is better, but the parts cost is higher. Maybe that speaks more towards the Toyota being easier / faster to repair on average.
I currently own a 2017 Mazda 3 GT Hatch which I drive pretty hard. Zero issues at all. My driving does increase maintenance costs like brakes, tires, and different fluid changes but it’s held up perfectly. My other Mazda Skyactiv has been flawless too. Great cars. They look great and drive great. Been extremely reliable for me. Even my Toyota and Lexus gave me more issues over the same time and mileage.
I really appreciate the careful factual trawl you do through your data. The five year span used is a great help too. Thank you for the patent unbiased honesty. Rare and refreshing. I think your assessment reflects the improvement Mazda has made in the last few years.
We have 2 vehicles in our family:Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sta Fe 1) 2010 Mazda 6 2.5 liters NA engine, I bought it as a used car 103k miles in 2014. Now it has 235K miles with no issues. It still drives like a brand new. No oil leaks, no squaeking. It is still fun to drive. The parts that I replaced: -Timing Belt -Spark Plugs -Front Axle(Left and Right) -Engine Support -2 oxygen Sensors 2) We bought 2013 Sta Fe GLS. 3.6L V6 AWD. It has 155k miles on it now. The only issue we had with our 2013 Sta Fe is that we needed to replace the rear differential(because it is AWD). It is our fault though because we forgot to change the oil of the rear diff fluid. So far so good, it is our go to vehicle on our long drive out of state .My Mazda 6 still can be ridden in a long drive. It drives like a brand new. But I want to preserve the mileage.
Both Honda and Toyota reliability went straight to the toilet when they started building cars outside of Japan. My last Honda was a 2015 CRZ, just traded in for a 2023 CX5 carbon edition.
I'm a Mazda fan. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback with 2.0 Skyactiv engine with 180K miles on it. I've never seen the check engine light. I keep up on maintenance, and it keeps on going no oil burning or any other issues. Literally zero breakdowns. Carry on!
In other markets, Mazda is one of the most respected Japanese brands. Personally, I have never owned one. In the past, I found their ride too stiff for my taste. I prefer cars that offer a balance between softness and firmness. Honda has perfected this balance, and even Toyota and the newer Mazda models have achieved it as well.
2017 mazda 3, manual, skyactiv 1.5D owner here. My car had just one faulty injector after 35000 km, replaced ALL for free by the manufacturer. Since then no problems at all. Fuel consumption is 4.4L/100km (I have heavy foot). I wish to keep it running till 2027 with a 10 years lifecycle. I have 160.000km right now. Love it like the first day.
Thanks to "the algorithm" for placing your channel in front of me! I probably qualify as a Mazda fan (my household now owns 3), but we are in Australia, where Mazda is the number 2/3 car brand by sales (Toyota is #1, and Honda is well down the order at #15 or so, largely due to some very dubious pricing decisions). Anyhow, I very much appreciate your direct no-nonsense fact-driven analysis. Having owned a Honda Odyssey and an Accord and a Toyota Kluger (Highlander to you), I agree that all three brands are reliable, easy to maintain and largely hassle-free.
I'm really glad you did this comparison. The reason I just bought a Mazda was that it has a 2.5 liter engine coupled with a 6 speed conventional transmission. It is the only major Japanese car manufacturer not to have switched to the CVT transmission, which many people do not like. Its base model CX-5 is loaded with features and it gets great mileage. I didn't even consider an American make, although I would only consider a US manufacturer for a new truck.
As someone who is now a long-term owner of a 2017 Mazda 3, who also owned a 2017 Corolla at the same time for a few years, and looked at a Honda as well.... Mazda is by far and away the better option. CVT on the Toyota was showing signs of failure around 72k miles and of course was out warranty so the wife and I did a major upgrade and bought new 22 Ram 1500 Laramie. Still have the Mazda and going on 195k miles. Knock on wood, best car I've ever owned. Just now need to replace a valve gasket. We are definitely Mazda customers for life and our next purchase will be a Mazda SUV as the family grows Fit and finish was also vastly superior on the Mazda. Not rattles. Absolutely solid platform and I've been pretty hard on it. Still looks a drives great. Toyota had a pretty crappy cheap interior
2016 Honda Odyssey and 2011 CRV. The wife was ready for a change. She wanted something sporty and liked the 2024 Mazda 3. After doing a little research the Civic and Corolla quickly left the picture. I honestly don't want a turbo charged car if I can avoid them and I don't care for CVT's. Out of the 3, the Mazda gets the nod in the looks department, has a traditional larger 4 cylinder engine, and a 6 speed auto. It drives and handles as a sports sedan. And in this day and age where people are spending 50K or more for a vehicle, the 3 came in under 28K nicely equipped. A bargain these days! Almost 2K miles in a few months time and zero issues for initial quality. We will see how well she holds up!
Frequency of repairs and severe repairs it’s got to be Honda. Hondas are poor quality nowadays. I would still take a Mazda over Honda but Toyota still at the top.
@azaels911Tell that to hondas 1.5t engines blowing head gaskets low mileage. And some their 10 speeds having are having frequent enough issues in low mileage to be catching public eye. Also the accord 2.0t was pretty common for overheating before they discontinued it.
I own a 2012 Honda Pilot (160k) no major repairs just routine maintenance & own a 2023 Honda Ridgeline hasn’t been back to dealer other than routine maintenance both vehicles have been exceptional!
As a Mazda owner for years (2 Mazda6s and 2 CX-7s) it was nice to see this video confirming my experiences! No fluff or b s, just straight numbers. Of course I've been the kiss of death for certain models...Mazda has discontinued both the 6 and the CX-7. My current car is a 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring that I bought new and it has served me well.
Love your videos! Thank you for your honest mechanic advice. It’s reassuring to know my whole life I’ve driven Hondas and Toyotas and you’re a big fan of them. Mazda has stepped up their game though! Appreciate you 🙏
2015 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring. Bought the car brand new and I’m still driving it. I do all my own regular maintenance and the car is beautiful, lux, and paddle shifters still work without incident. 133,000 miles. The only issue I have is with the Soundsystem… Leaves much to be desired.
Great info thank you . Would love to hear your thoughts about hybrids and batteries longevity. I just found you on UA-cam and I’m loving the great info
I've owned 26 vehicles in my lifetime. Only one Mazda, a B2000 pickup back in the 80s--it was truly awful and left me walking several times in just a couple of months before I dumped it. But the 80s were a long time ago and Mazda may be worth another look.
Mazda is just incredible good cars. I just bought a 2024 Mazda 3 . If not the best Mazda is along with Toyota and Honda the best cars right now in the market.
@@marokthegod of course i guess u didn’t know that Lexus is produced by Toyota, and that’s why I’ve put Toyota first, then Honda and then Mazda the best brands right now. And if u want me to say Lexus first, there’s no problem
Up to 2012 Mazda was cross breeding with Ford.. I consider Mazda to be totally up to par with Toyota and Honda since the Skyactivs came out… my 2018 CX-5 now has 175,000 miles.. the only issue besides the usual brakes, fluids, belts etc.. was rear shocks. Engine, drivetrain, and body are still like new. Definitely the most reliable car I’ve ever owned..
I've got a 2014 6, now I'm at 158,000 and I've driven that car hard since new. Oil changes at 5000 with full synthetic. Still runs strong and no smoke.
After 12 BMWs and a Mini I bought a Mazda three (European spec) this May. No complaints so far. Fit and finish are up to BMW. Mercedes standard. For a front-wheel drive car the handling is fine, and the car seems well put together. e
My wife has had 2 Mazda 3 Touring Sedans. A 2010 and [currently] a 2018. Both had/have little to no issues. They've been great cars. Interesting video. Thx!
It depends about where you are living. I live in french mountains and i had several Mazda during the last 10 years (323, 3, and now an MX5 ND) and i drive my cars all year long so rust can be an issue on long term ownership. My 18' ND is starting to have some rust spots underneath, not something too concerning for now but to avoid that if you buy yours brand new, you can have it undercoated by specialist, it will arguably help in the long run I hope it helps
Thanks for the cool video! I really appreciate how your review is objective and well thought out! I would love to hear your take on Hyundai/Kia and there evolution. Thanks!
I have a 2020 CX-5 Turbo Signature and I absolutely love it! It is fast, hugs curves and is so much fun to drive, has a nice sound system too. Make sure you have great tires and you are golden.
I ended up buying a used 2021 Mazda CX-30 and I’m surprised at how much I love that car. This is great data, thank you for sharing. It would be interesting to include the average age and average number of miles data as well. For instance, if one of the brands was significantly older age and higher mileage, it might make a slightly higher average part price and or higher average overall invoice may be completely understandable. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I wish I lived in Utah as I love how clean your shop is and how transparent you are with this info!
My dad is a mazda lover, he always told me that mazda is the best because how reliable it is and how it interior look much better than Toyota. He also told me that it was really fun to drive, it also small, fit our Asian gen. I'm looking to buy a miata or a FC and I really hope to make them look good. Because mazda is the best
The road noise was the thing that didnt made me buy the Mazda 3 (not the latest version, the version before 2019 one) and the safety stuff that for example the Honda Civic 10th has (especially LKAS). I loved it otherwise, i just couldnt stand the interior noise. Ive heard they focused alot on interior noise with their new Mazda tho, 2019 and forward. Not been able to try it out yet. With that said there is stuff I dont like with my Civic 10th gen, like the AC and their condenser/compressor failures. I know they extended the warranty on it to 10 years but 2 years of ownership and 2 times it has failed. Honda is really not a popular brand here in Sweden (not sure why, prob no real reason) so my Honda dealer didnt even know about the compressor warranty, I had to prove them Honda Sweden covered it.
I am planning to buy a used 2016 Mazda 3 for long-term use. After watching this video, I feel more confident in its future-proof reliability. Thanks a lot!
Hard to tell as of yet, the Mazdas prior to 2014 were made by Ford and were not as solid as the vehicles built from 2014 and beyond when Mazda bought themselves back from Ford. However, for being quite a bit cheaper to purchase over a Toyota they are seemingly a good option. Still have good resale values, not too costly to repair.
Currently own a 2018 CX-9 with 110k miles and still runs and drives like new! No major maintenance apart from oil changes, new tires and brakes. Will definitely recommend and would buy again!
Mazda before Ford was incredible reliability wise and they dropped a bit when they were part of Ford, but now that they have no part in Ford any longer they have been getting better and better. You do have to take in account they do not sell near as many as Toyota and Honda. My personal opinion as of 2024 is Mazda has best build quality, Toyota is still pretty reliable, but there build quality and paint quality has dropped a lot. I would put Honda just above them in build quality. Now Toyotas built and assembled in Japan are still damn good like the Landcruiser and 4 runners. Start looking at build quality the seams and over all paint quality you will notice the Mazdas are very good! Toyota has gone way down in that area and I am a Toyota Fanboy. I may be switching soon if Mazda keeps improving.
How old was this evaluation ? Did order a 2024 Rav4 LXE Primium but cancel after test driving 2022 Mazda CX 5, unlike the Rav4 loud as hell with it's Port injection ignition and super complicated electronics ! Naturally inspired 4 is as smooth and quiet as any V6 I've driven ! Further inclined to the CX5 with almost 100,000 km after a 2 weeks rental for fixing a windshield 0replacement leak !
We just bought a CX-50 about a month ago and we really enjoy the design, and how nice it drives! The seat padding could be a little softer and we are hoping it will eventually break in a bit.
We’re on our third CX-5 of this generation. We’ve leased these, to explain why we’ve had three of them so far. Of all three, the first one developed an exhaust heat shield rattle. That’s been the only issue. We’ve had both of the available engines, and they’ve both been perfect. Spring for the Skyactiv-G engine if you can. Much better power. They’ve been completely reliable for us, they drive well, the sound deadening within the last 4 years has noticeably improved, and the Bose audio sounds really good. I’m about to pull the trigger on the CX-70 and hope we have the same reliability luck with that one, since it drives really nice.
I’ve owned a Mazda 1988 B2000 truck, 2000 Protégé, 2006 Mazda3, 2014 CX9, 2018 Mazda3, and a 2023 CX5. I did own a 1985 Honda Accord. We’re a Mazda family, shipped the 2018 Mazda3 to my daughter in Honolulu
I’m 51 and drive Toyota/Lexus and Mazda. We bought our 2016 Mazda CX5 new in 2015 and it has been the most reliable vehicle we have owned…. EVER!
Same
@@lisayoung2362 Good to hear few years back people were very upset on Maza vehicles , they were experienced as not reliable vehicles and the parts were expensive, they moved away from Mazda calling having Mazda means you are in mess da 😀
Engine Diesel or Petrol?
Petrol!!!@@ilirhaxhidauti7614
What lexus did you have?
Two key factors that make Mazda better than the other Japanes makes: No downsizing and no CVTs
Exactly - CVT trannies feel awful to drive .
No CVT that's why i bought mine and it's a 6 speed. My CX5 has the non turbo 4 cyl engine that powerful and fun to drive. Th only downside I see in the drivetrain \engine is the variable value, where it shuts down 2 cylinders at highway speeds.
@@justanaveragejoe9416 that’s true I got the turbo version without that luckily . No istop either.
Not sure about the CVT, never drive one, but I love e-CVTs. Have my third e-cvt car and it's fantastic for me.
Yeah and Mazda sent out their six speed auto with a bearing design flaw that they had to issue a TSB. My 2017 Mazda 3 needed a new transmission at 17k miles. My 1997 Honda Civic lasted 20 years with no transmission issues. I won’t be going back to Mazda next year.
Mazdas have come way up since the divorce with Ford and their sharing of crappy platforms and engines. Look at the 2016+ CX9 vs the first gen (which was basically a Ford Edge underneath) or the 2014+ Mazda 6 vs the previous gen, which was built by Ford and shared a platform with the Fusion. The Japanese built Mazdas are the best they’ve ever done.
as a person that owns a 2018 mazda 6 turbo i will agree 👍🏽
Actually mazda mostly built the platform that the fusion/s60 shared. Along with the s40/ focus being based on the 3. Of course the ford versions all had worse electronics and small gapped spark plugs prone to breaking. And even out the 3 sharing a platform. The mazda 6 and 3 were still more reliable and lasted longer on average than any of the cousins from ford or Volvo. Crazy stuff. Also duratec 2.0, 2.3, and 2.5 were all rip offs of the MZR platform. Ford actually still uses a variant of mazdas 2.3 turbo engine as their "ecoboost" in the mustangs and explorers.
What you mean bro, they always coming up. You act like they made bad cars when they were with ford they always made decent cars, they were always underrated plain and simple
@@juddlebot2146 The Ford-sourced transmissions were terrible in the older models.
Agree there’s nothing better than a Japanese car assembled in Japan.
I have a Mazda 3, Mazda MX5 and a Toyota 4-Runner. All are very reliable and I’m happy with all of them !
That's an awesome garage 👌🙌
Same here , a Highlander instead and the Mazda 3 and a Miata , all Great cars
@@tjport1980 which year models are that?
I also have a Toyota 4runner, a Mazda 3 and a Mazda CX-5.
@@thienha1796 that's good to hear Mazda Protege, Mazda 626, were horrible models people who owned those cried until finish too many of them had un believable expenses but their cars body were strongly built
Mazda makes excellent cars. Fun to drive and very reliable.
the build quality and reliability of these newer Mazda’s is amazing. They also look pretty slick outside and inside.
@@johnconcentriusMazda 3 has better appearance than all benz
Only problem I’ve had was electrical issues on the Mazda 2.
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Literally a lawsuit on the turbo engine right now
So, basically, Mazdas are as reliable and cheap to maintain, but they're pretty and fun to drive? Sounds like a no-brainer to me!
I was Mazda Master Parts Manager for 10 years at a stand alone Mazda dealer and seeing the inners and outers of the brand, My wife and I are sold for life. After driving Mazda's from the early 90's to current year models the passion the company puts into their products is showing more than ever. From the driver experience all the way to having a couple cars totaled out due to collision (walking away unscathed from both) Mazda is my top brand overall.
you just raised the price for Mazda's $5000 dollars.
not so great anymore now.
I can attest to the safety. In September, I was in a pretty bad collision. At 9:15 p.m., I was going 55mph on the interstate, and a guy blew a stop sign in front of me. I hit the side of his vehicle before my foot could make it to the break pedal. I hit his 2018 Chevy Malibu so hard it rolled going into the ditch. I was able to climb out of my car with minor bruising and a small burn on my arm from the window airbag. He had to get cut out of his car by the fire dept. My Mazda saved my life. I don't think I'll be switching brands. Of course that guy was driving on a suspended license without insurance.
The wife went from a 2017 BMW X3 to a 2023 Mazda CX-5 and she loves it. It's a great car and drives great. Also feel so much better about the reliability we will get from it vs the BMW. I just picked up a 2008 Miata and let me tell you. If you've never driven a
Miata you just don't know. The most fun I've ever had behind the wheel.
My 2001 Miata is a blast to drive! Same thrills as my Triumph Spitfire 55 years ago, twice as much power, and reliable.
the cx5 has a VERY heavy steering wheel at highway speeds. I have a car with no power steering and it's way easier to use that at highway speeds than otherwise. At parking lot speeds no power steering is a struggle
Those little Miata's are a blast. Have fun!
@@dylanhughes5944 Not sure what you are talking about. Not our 2023.
I bet it feels like a mini cooper
I’m a 40 year master mechanic factory trained by Toyota,Nissan,Chrysler and BMW that’s why I bought my wife a 2017 Mazda 3 hatchback it now has 78,000 miles and I’m going to have to replace the front pads and rotors do to brake pulsation this will be the first repair.
The only car we ever had where the brakes lasted that long was a 2007 Ford Fusion with the 2.3L engine, basic model. The car was in an accident about that time, and still on the original brakes. That was one of the most trouble free cars we ever owned. Today? I'd probably never buy another Ford. I still have a 2011 Ford Crown Vic PI. THAT was a great car!
This is good to know 👍
You got lucky. My 2017 Mazda 3 needed a new transmission at 17k miles. There’s a bearing issue with these transmissions that Mazda issued a TSB for. If you ever start hearing a whining sound starting at around 40mph your transmission is going bad.
@@UnionAdvocate thanks for the heads up
you just raised the price for Mazda's $5000 dollars.
not so great anymore now.
My 2020 Mazda 6 is the best car I’ve owned. Best interior and handling compared to the competition. ~250 hp so plenty of power too.
me too i got a 2018 mazda turbo ... i hate they stop making them 😢 damn crossovers...
you just raised the price for Mazda's $5000 dollars.
not so great anymore now.
had a 16, so no turbo no awd(bad year to buy apparently)and was unimpressed by the power and handling, the 6 is too long and you really feel the back end dragging behind you, i only miss the infotainment system/gauges of that year, if I could go back I would never have bought that car and looked less at the luxury features(they make the car too expensive to repair) and bought a basic performance car instead
Same here. Got a leftover 2018 Grand Touring at a great price. wouldn't part with it for anything (and I've been driving a ton of different cars for 50 years)
@@josephmancini931 they are señling me a 2015 Grand T…. 150,000 miles. Looks terrific…
I'm 58 and have bought Honda and Toyota since the early 80's. Up until last year I've never considered Mazda but after test driving a CX-5, my eyes were wide open to the brand when we were looking to replace my wife's aging 1999 Lexus RX 300 with 403k miles. The RX 300 has a 3.0L V6 and gets about 20 mpg if you baby the pedal so Improved fuel economy was a priority and since I do all my own maintenance and work on our cars along with keeping them for a long time, we started looking at the Lexus NX but the interior, turbo and required premium put us off. I also wanted a traditional automatic transmission so this ruled out the C-RV. We instead decided on a clean 2017 CX-5 and the exterior and interior looks alone won us over. We are also getting around 32 mpg on the highway which is a major difference from the RX 300. I'm also noticing a lot more Mazda CX-5's on the road so to me it looks like since their separation from Ford, they are on a roll plus being made in Japan.
Comparing an old tech V6 to a newer I4 engine fuel economy seems like you eventually became biased. 😊. But I am happy for you enjoying Mazda. But I like that Mazda care about how a car looks and interior than Toyota.
@boxoffisa yes, very biased. The 1mzfe v6 in the RX300 is reliable but a pain to work on and maintain. Getting to the firewall side plugs and ignition coils with the intake is a major pain. I was looking forward to getting a four cylinder especially in the Mazda or even Rav4. Two less cylinders are so much easier to maintain.
@@24hourgmtchannel64 I agree with you. It makes power but real pain to work on. I think you got the better deal. RAV4 has its advantages like good resale value and its hybrid being so good. I am a Toyota guy myself but I think Mazda is doing a lot of things better including how the cabin feels and looks.
@boxoffisa funny thing is the 2017 cx-5 we just purchased with the 186 hp 4 cylinder and six speed transmission feels a bit quicker than the RX300 220 hp rated with the four speed automatic yet they are the same size and weight. The two extra gears in the Mazda, of course, make a world of difference.
@@24hourgmtchannel64 it’s a 18 year old gap in technology. Obviously the CX has a better drivetrain and transmission. If you have 2.5l motor then it’s the one that makes 187 horsepowers.
It will be faster but the V6 in RX will have more torque which isn’t important in a crossover for a family of few. Yes I would take that 2017 Mazda any day over the 1999 RX in a heart beat. Only what could change my mind is Lexus RX of 2023 or 2024 against a 2017 CX-5.
In the future when my finances get better where I won’t be afraid of resale value, I may own Mazda. I just love how they handle on road, look and feel of the cabin.
Ford almost killed Mazda. Japanese car companies need to avoid these types of partnerships no matter the supposed benefits.
I've wondered if Mitsubishi's collapse in the US market had anything to do with their partnership with Chrysler. Recall that in the 1980's Mitsubishi was one of the "big three" Japanese brands in the USA, with Toyota and Nissan being the other two. Mitsubishi had a full range of cars, sports cars, light trucks, and SUV's. Now look at what they offer here.
@@sk-un5jq What are you taking about?Mazda wouldn’t be where they are now without the intervention and ongoing partnership they had with Ford.
Made Fords better
Mazda now has a similar partnership to Toyota that they had with Ford.
I don't think so. Mazda co-developed some very reliable engines with Ford, that both Ford and Mazda continue to use and develop right now. For example, modern Ford hybrids use an 2.5L engine that looks very similar to 2.0L in my 2010 Mazda 3. And that engine can go a long way.
I had been considering downsizing and shopped pretty much all of the small cars like CRV, Rav4, Tucson, etc. I never liked the exteriors of the Mazdas and think they all look alike, just different sizes. Well I finally wound up with a 2024 CX-5 Premium 6 months ago. There are still a few things I'm not thrilled with but for a small car it is quiet, handles great, good enough power and smooth riding. It has a regular 6 speed trans and not a CVT. The price was probably around $5k less than Honda and Toyotas especially when those dealers tack on a few thousand bucks of garbage accessories. The Mazda dealer didn't play that stupid game.
Just bought my daughter a 2024 CX-5 Preferred. Luxury interior and fun to drive. The Toyotas and Hondas are much more like appliances. Not to mention their pricing shows how proud they are of their products that just aren’t as good as they used to be. The dealers in the Southeast also make for a miserable purchasing experience with their add ons and other bs. My RAV4 fleet vehicle didn’t even come with floor mats!
@@cyclemiler2695 Nice ! I have a cx5 signature edition , they are great , especially after breaking way from Ford !
Thank you for your info here. i will go get a cx5 soon, but I am not sure yet, because I want to know IF IT HAS A TIMING CHAIN, first. I DO NOT want a timing belt.
They have a timing chain .
Its funny that americans consider tuscon or RAV4 a small car, here in europe they are above average size
Nothing better than a mechanic assessment and point of view. Thank you for the great work.
It's not that hard to see the trends. When you look at Mazda, they keep things simple. The only have 2 or 3 engine variants in their entire line up. The use the same engine and transmission across the board. This allows them to fine tune and hone the cars into being very reliable. They also chose to stick with a 6 speed automatic over trendy CVT's and the like because they knew it would drive well, be reliability, and offer familiarity to the consumer. They always made good engines, and really only had a bad reputation when they were owned by Ford. Subaru uses weird engines (boxer) and bad CVT's. Nissan also uses terrible CVT's. So it's easy to see why Mazda is hanging right up there with toyota and honda in terms of reliability.
As of now Mazda is definitely a step up from Toyota and Honda when it comes to interior quality and luxury. The interior materials and design is so much nicer. Unfortunately Mazda lags far behind Toyota and Honda in terms of fuel efficiency as Mazda's don't have any hybrid powertrains. I would definitely get a Mazda if they worked with Toyota to add a hybrid powertrain to their models.
The new cx90 has taken a step backward. May be real reliable but very complicated with engine out for some work not done on Toyotas and Hondas . We have a cx9 now and may go with the 90 . Watch the car care nuts review .
@@jeschr3462you won’t have to wait much longer for a Mazda hybrid. They’ll soon update the CX-50 with a shared hybrid system with the RAV4 I believe and the CX-5 will have Mazda’s own hybrid since it’s built in Japan.
@@Drg24800 The CX-90 and CX-70 are either mild hybrid for the i6 engine, and the i4 PHEV is, as the acronym suggests, a plug-in hybrid.
@@imkindofabigdeal4308 ah yes, don’t know why I forgot about the PHEV. 😂 I personally don’t think of the mild hybrid as an actual hybrid since it doesn’t do much besides act as a starter. If there’s anything else it does idk.🤷🏼♂️ 😂
Nice. Good to see an honest mechanic. The world needs more genuine people like you.
As a young adult in my pre 30s, after a lot research, talking to mechanics, looking into maintenance, etc... The second gen, KF Mazda CX-5 with the 2.5 NA engine is what I chose as a long term vehicle
Does it come with awd? With this engine in your region? Mine only offers turbo engine for awd setup
@@4kt3z94 That's a shame, as far as I know all 2024 CX-5 trims in my region come with AWD. Only top 2-3 trims are offered with Turbo
@4kt3z94 i have a '21 Cx-5 with a NA 2.5, comes with AWD
I'm sorry what is pre 30's?
Mazdas up to about 2003 were great! Then from 2003 to about 2014 they definitely were not the best but since 2014 and the SkyActiv engines/generation and Mazda building all cars in Japan the fit and finish have been top notch and reliability has never been better for Mazda. I worked for Mazda from 2012-2020. Great company. Best decision ever made was getting rid of the partnership with Ford.
Mazda has factories in Mexico (Mazda3 and CX-30) and Huntsville, Alabama (CX-50, the Toyota Corolla Cross is also built in the same factory).
@@stuartaaron613 I am fully aware of that. I was referring to the 2014 time period when that was not the case.
My Speed 3s, first and second gen, were extremely reliable. My first gen was full bolt on with an e85 tune making 400hp and was issue free until I blew the turbo at 100k+ miles which was an easy swap.
Unfortunately, not all Mazda 3s are built in Japan. Many of them are now built in Mexico. I just bought a 2024.
@@wittwittwer1043 I wouldn't stress it too hard. Besides a weird side mirror corrosion issue(diff bolts used between Mex./Jap. assembly) my Mexican built 2015 Mazda 3 has been flawless since new. Still great cars, and seems like Mazda has decent QC oversight in Mexico
I've owned Toyotas for the last twenty years and my experience is similar to yours- Mazda parts are more reasonably priced than Toyota, and Mazda's from the last ten years drive beautifully. The thing I like about Mazda is that they seem to be unafraid to chart their own course- rotarys, sticking to proper auto trans instead of CVT's, and being rational and not sucked into EV's. My next vehicle will likely be a Mazda because I tow occasionally and want a trans I can trust. Sorry Toyota, you might have the best CVT's, but they are still CVT's.
The planetary ecvt/psd on hybrid Toyotas is extremely robust and reliable. I’ve towed a braked cargo trailer with more weight than I probably should (but that wouldn’t phase uk/euro folk) in my Gen 3 Prius all over the mountain west USA with no issues. 225k miles, just fluid changes, egr clean, replaced brake pads once. No oil consumption - the car is a boss.
I almost bought a Accord Hybrid but the CVT killed it for me. We all know Honda's and Toyota's are built to last but there's a lull getting up to speed. I got burnt on a Nissan CVT, I know. I got used to it, but still can't get over the fact it doesn't shift. It's a different driving feel having to re-adjust passing a car or going up a hill.
@@TwoPair72the Accord Hybrid is the only CVT I've actually liked since it's the only one I couldn't immediately tell was a CVT due to the hybrid setup. Granted it's the only hybrid I've had, but unfortunately not the only CVT I've had.
theyre (in anything hybrid) eCVT isnt like the CVT in other things at all. sure its Continuously Variable, but it doesnt have a belt. or a chain. its literally gears and an electric motor, as reliable as you can make it.
@@00O000OOwhat do you tow behind your Prius? I might get a Jetski soon and I'm thinking of pulling it with my Gen 3 Prius.
My 2000 Honda Accord 2.3L with 380k on the Clock.
STILL Running PERFECTLY
2000 👈
Best year!
I have a 1999 accord 2.3L with 453K and it still runs great.
What u cant say aboit the models past 2000..
Bring back the sexy Mazda 6. Way better looking and more fun to drive than some plain Honda or Toyota....
I wish. There were rumors it was gonna come back but now it looks like it’s not gonna happen
Love my 5 speed 6.
I personally think the 3s looked better, especially the hatchbacks
Luckily here in Australia the Mazda 6 is still available, popular enough here that they have continued production .
@@ItalianMetalHED the 6 has a better interior and better visibility
I own a 2014 Mazda CX-5, I've had zero repairs, except tires, brakes, etc., it still drives like a new car and burns/loses zero oil.
My only problem with it is I blew my Subwoofer.. My bad... lol But seriously, love the vehicle. I own a Honda Civic so I'm not being a Mazda snob. My Civic has 300k miles. My Mazda has 120k. Will it make it to 300k? I take care of my vehicles and it's in excellent shape, so I think it will.
you just raised the price for Mazda's $5000 dollars.
not so great anymore now.
@@snivvelslurderagementai2560 So Mazda of Japan takes 1 guy in a UA-cam Comment to heart and raises prices? I hope you're kidding.
@@GenMasterB it starts with a youtube comment, then a Scotty Kilmer comes along and raises Toyota prices 20-30%
@@snivvelslurderagementai2560 ok, that was funny!
@@GenMasterB see what I mean? some things should be kept secret.
we are giving all our secrets away
thanks for the honest review . I have been a Toyota and Honda owner for the past 20 years . Didnt think Mazda was in the ball park for its reliability . Great to hear
It’s not really, more like a distant third. Remember that good parts aren’t necessarily cheap.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q did you not hear him say the three brands are very close? Why make a subjective statement based on your feelings rather than fact.
@@user-tb7rn1il3qI would argue that Mazda is probably more reliable at this point! Honda has been having issues with their 1.5t engines and also has shitty CVT trans, and Toyota has been issuing recalls a lot more…haven’t heard anything bad from Mazda (used a 6spd transmission rather than a cvt, and simple engine designs (no hybrid or other stupid tech).
Why do you think all karens drive Mazda suv? They tend to ask for managers if they don’t like something. Even Karens approved Mazda😂.
@@brabus3295 Recalls don’t mean anything when it comes to reliability. Toyota (and Honda) are without a doubt more reliable. Mazda has plenty of reliability issues.
We've driven a million Honda miles in our household. Time for a new car to take us into our senior senior years, we just bought a 24 Mazda CX-5. Reasons being, 2.5 liter NA engine (no mini turbo engines here), 6spd auto trans (no CVT's either), AWD standard on base model, absolutely luxurious interior, a 6-7 yr. old platform with a little less tech (soon to change), and crafted in Japan. Unfortunately all new direct injection cars will need regular intake valve de-carboning but I'll handle that. Will keep 3 K-24 powered Hondas going to spare the Mazda the high miles we acquire living in rural America.
I bought mine for the same reasons!
I picked up a 2024 yesterday for all those exact same reasons!
I've read reports that Mazdas don't generally need de-carboning, engine design has taken that into account and valves are kept a little hotter to prevent build-up.
Even though the design seems to be dated, I also like how classic and premium it looks like. Mine is a CX-5 as well and just love it!
Why do you have so many cars?
I have a 2021 Mazda CX-5 touring and i don't want any other vehicle. I absolutely love it. Nice and compact and the interior is so nice.
My Son just purchased a Mazdas 3 2023 it’s beautiful I wasn’t a fan until he gave me a ride. The inside is stylish & clean . The paint job is also on point. The car has my vote I’m in love now ❤. They did an amazing job on these new line of cars/SUV’s!!!
I’ve own two Mazda’s, 3 (16) , Cx9 (18). At around 60-70k miles the suspension starts giving up. I had the stock axel snap and broke a ball joint and swag bar on the mazda3 hatch. Cx9 has not given me any issues, but brakes are needed more often. Both drive like they want to be sports cars. No engine or transmission issues after 100k miles.
My CX-5 2017 still drives like new. With no issue. Only wipers, battery, and brakes pads were replaced for the last 7 years.
I drive a 2011 Mazda 3, and its solid and quiet. I love it.
I owned a 2014 Mazda CX5 the first year of sky active technology it was a very good vehicle. I traded in for a 2021 Mazda CX5 and it’s excellent. It’s much better than the 2014 with more features. The 2014 was top of the line and the 2021 is a middle of the line, but as I said with a lot more features. I paid the same for both of them. So from a price point could not be happier. I owned nearly everything and Mazda is the best vehicle for the money.
I think mazda has come a long way since parting ways with ford, there newer vehicles are almost a luxury brand, very nice interiors and cabins
They have now parted ways with Toyota. 2024
@@glennso47 Can't find that info . Need a link .
@@jackanderson2773it's not true. Search Mazda Toyota Manufacturing.
@@matsudakodo thanks
I know the older Mazdas get some flack but own a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback with the 2.3 and it has 250,000 miles and still runs perfectly of course I’ve maintained it well but I’m still surprised how reliable it is
I've got an 05 2.3 with 360,000km and I hate to admit it, but I've been really bad with maintenance over the last 120,000km.
Still starts every time, runs like a little champ, and feels happy to do anything asked of it
You look/sound genuine mate, and that's something I cannot say to 99% of content creators out there. Keep it up!
Bought my daughter a new car after her college graduation. Ended up getting a Mazda. Handled better than Toyota and the interior quality was far superior to Toyota. We tried comparable models of sedan and small to midsize SUV. Mazda was better every time in her and my opinion.
I grew up in a Toyota family. My dad had a 1990 4Runner SR5 5 speed manual. It's on the road to this day with 550k+ miles. We had 2 Camry's growing up. 1991 5 speed manual and a 2003 automatic. My whole adult life I've only owned Japanese vehicles. Toyota, Honda, and Nissans. A month ago or so I landed myself into a deal of a lifetime with a Mazda 3 for $500. I love this car a lot. My wife and I still have our Toyota's and we're not getting rid of them. My wife has a 2021 Corolla. I have a Sienna. I've been thinking of selling my Sienna for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 in the 6 speed manual as my heart is with manuals. I'm very impressed with my Mazda. For $500 I can't complain. It's a well taken care of vehicle that was always serviced at the dealership.
Ive owned 3 MAzdas so far. my first car was an 06 Mazda3 sedan, it was VERY surprised when I test drove it, it was way more fun than any of the other sedans I test drove or the cars I learned to drive on. Kept that car through college until the rust got it (the ford Era Mazdas have bad rust problems, but if you get a rust free one theyre overall great cars outside of a few common issues here and there, but all issues I was able to repair myself and also mostly general used car issues as I had the car past 100k miles). fast forward a short bit and I got a 2021 manual mazda3 hatchback and I love this car more than any car I've ever driven. very smooth transmission, fun to drive, looks AMAZING, and has an amazing cabin feel / driving experience. A MASSIVE step up from the 06 Mazda3. I also get 30 city and up to 45mpg highway with the manual trans too, if im REALLY racing / shifting later into the RPMs I get about 26mpg city (which is still great IMO for a NA engine manual trans when driving it hard). Then last november I got a 1990 Miata. couldn't be happier with my Mazdas, theyre fun cheap reliable unique good looking cars, Mazda does their own thing mostly and doesnt chase trends as hard as the other companies, and makes cars they mostly want to make that look great, etc. I appreciate them a lot as a company.
The paint on the newer cars isn't the best though, rocks can chip it quite easily (but this is an issue across lots of manufacturers due to water based paints nowadays), most owners get theirs PPFd to significantly reduce those chips. The paints look amazing though, I love my polymetal gray.
We've had 8 Mazdas starting in 1987 with a new truck. We've had a myriad of vehicles in between, including Toyota, Honda and Subaru, among others. The only issue with Mazda quality was when they were with Ford. We always find our way back to Mazda. They drive amazing. Currently in a 2023 CX30. Thanks for the informative video.
My Mazda MPV 2004 van is still going strong. Six cylinder DOHC 3.0 engine has very good power, sporty, comfortable and flexible. Repairs have been fairly normal. Notable ones have been: a cylinder firing problem a while back fixed, that was pricey, front end bearings, window motor repair, replaced several plastic rivets in fender [like all cars], radiator fan module, one door handle replacement due to kids yanking on it over time. Presently at 150k miles. No car payment, other than repair & maintenance. I like that it has a chain for timing belt. Not too bad at all.
We've driven Mazdas since our first; a 1968 1500. I swear by them. In Australia they have been hugely popular for 50 years. Their simplicity, innovation and reliability suit Australia's huge distances and the practical, pragmatic nature of Australians.
What a pleasure to watch such a well spoken automotive professional objectively discuss Mazda’s quality and competitive service costs in the last 10 years. I trust and appreciate mechanics more than doctors and other white collar practitioners.
I heard the same about Suzuki.
Mazda and Suzuki were really bad 20 years ago. Both have increased their reliability a lot.
Mazda and Suzuki are both 5% owned by Toyota.
Thats probably part of Toyota's expansion strategy: They buy some stocks of the competitor and give them the tools to make super reliable cars.
Thats basically the opposite of GM's and Stellantis' strategy where they buy the competitor, destroy them and then throw them away like a used cigarette.
Toyota actually invested in Mazda to have an exchange of technology both ways. Toyota was intrigued that a small company like mazda with a small r&d budget could make such good care. The CEO of Toyota even went on public record saying Mazda engine and suspension tech were years ahead of Toyota. People invest in something because they know it's good, not to try to make it good.
@@ahuramazda323 Yup, there was been talk of future Mazda hybrids using the Toyota system as well. Works well for both companies, there is more then enough of a market for them to make sales.
My 2023 CX-50 Turbo just passed 43,000 miles on the odometer. I’m the first owner and they’re all my miles. All I’ve done for maintenance is change the oil every 5,000 miles and change the spark plugs at 40,000. I just replaced the original tires, too. She’s running like a champ! This is my first new car, and I’m following the maintenance schedule to the “T”, doing some items early, and in the future will be doing some items not mentioned (like replacing the ATF). Schedule your maintenance, or the machine will schedule it for you!
I’ve had my 50 a year and a half now. Absolutely love it!
@@angelar3024 What color is yours? I have the Zircon Sand metallic paint & terracotta interior; also, last year I successfully convinced my aunt to buy a machine grey premium plus with black interior!
The top trims for Mazda vehicles are manufactured in Japan, I would argue those may have higher quality standards.
Some of the low trims Toyota ( Corolla) are made in Japan. Best bang for the buck. My 22 Corolla SE OTD price was $26,500. 46 MPG on freeway.
Mazda finally got rid of the last vestiges of Ford ownership. In the last decade, Mazda quality has become some of the best in the industry. I recently traded in my Lexus on a Mazda. It's my wife's car and she loves it. I drive an Acura, and both the Acura and the Mazda are the same age with similar miles. My Integra has far more rattles than the Mazda and the CX-5 was $3000 less expensive than the Integra and it's and AWD SUV versus a Civic based FWD sedan with a CVT. Granted, my Acura does average about 35mpg, but the CX-5 (non turbo) is averaging 27mpg, which is spectacular for an SUV with a standard torque converted 6 speed transmission.
you just raised the price for Mazda's $5000 dollars.
not so great anymore now.
after driving a Lexus RX 350 for 12 years I decided to get a Mazda CX 50 almost 2 years ago! Love it!
Got a 22 CX-9 touring plus, 24 CX-5 Signature, and bought my son a 24 Mazda 3. They are all great cars, I highly recommend them. The 3 is economical, the 9 is top of SUV list-low cost to maintain, and 9 and 5 grip the road in a superior fashion. They "sail" down the road and are top safety picks. And after a distasteful experience with a Nissan Rogue CVT transmission, I'll take a Mazda geared transmission everyday and twice on Sunday...
Love my 23 Signature.... Just want to keep driving when I'm at my destinations.
Great info, if I was a local to you I would go to your shop, you have an honest vibe
Loving my 2023 CX-5 Turbo! I plan to keep this one for a long time. I'll wait for the refresh of the next-gen around 2030.
Hello from Japan. In my country, many people believe that Mazda is definitely inferior to Toyota in reliability. This video cheered up Mazda fans like me, thank you.
I know a Mazda mechanic and asked him a few years ago about Mazda reliability. He said the four cylinder engines are great, though stay away from the turbo engines.
If the average cost of parts is higher and the average total cost of repair is less, that kinda tells me that car (Toyota) is requiring less average labor hours to do the repairs and that's why the total cost is better, but the parts cost is higher. Maybe that speaks more towards the Toyota being easier / faster to repair on average.
He specificially said that is not the case
I have a 2007 Mazda 6 V6 with 210 thousand miles runs like a new car still strong ❤
I currently own a 2017 Mazda 3 GT Hatch which I drive pretty hard. Zero issues at all. My driving does increase maintenance costs like brakes, tires, and different fluid changes but it’s held up perfectly.
My other Mazda Skyactiv has been flawless too.
Great cars. They look great and drive great.
Been extremely reliable for me. Even my Toyota and Lexus gave me more issues over the same time and mileage.
I really appreciate the careful factual trawl you do through your data. The five year span used is a great help too. Thank you for the patent unbiased honesty. Rare and refreshing. I think your assessment reflects the improvement Mazda has made in the last few years.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind comment!
We have 2 vehicles in our family:Mazda 6 and Hyundai Sta Fe
1) 2010 Mazda 6 2.5 liters NA engine, I bought it as a used car 103k miles in 2014. Now it has 235K miles with no issues. It still drives like a brand new. No oil leaks, no squaeking. It is still fun to drive.
The parts that I replaced:
-Timing Belt
-Spark Plugs
-Front Axle(Left and Right)
-Engine Support
-2 oxygen Sensors
2) We bought 2013 Sta Fe GLS. 3.6L V6 AWD. It has 155k miles on it now.
The only issue we had with our 2013 Sta Fe is that we needed to replace the rear differential(because it is AWD). It is our fault though because we forgot to change the oil of the rear diff fluid.
So far so good, it is our go to vehicle on our long drive out of state
.My Mazda 6 still can be ridden in a long drive. It drives like a brand new. But I want to preserve the mileage.
Both Honda and Toyota reliability went straight to the toilet when they started building cars outside of Japan. My last Honda was a 2015 CRZ, just traded in for a 2023 CX5 carbon edition.
I have the same model. Great car. Watch for paint chips. Thin paint is the only issue.
Then buy a Toyota that is or was build in Japan like the Prius 4. The best car. Works.
I hate having a cvt. I wish i knew better back then. My buddy just had to replace the cvt in his Nissan rogue, 6k down the drain
Bought a 2024 cx5 in January 2024. Why do mazdas have the smallest oil filter I've ever seen on a car? Especially on a 2.5 engine.
I just changed my mazda oil.K&N oil filter the same part # fits 14 crosstrek & 18 accord 2.0 turbo...
I'm a Mazda fan. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback with 2.0 Skyactiv engine with 180K miles on it. I've never seen the check engine light. I keep up on maintenance, and it keeps on going no oil burning or any other issues. Literally zero breakdowns. Carry on!
Sounds like a great car, I've always been impressed with Mazda's reliability.
In other markets, Mazda is one of the most respected Japanese brands. Personally, I have never owned one. In the past, I found their ride too stiff for my taste. I prefer cars that offer a balance between softness and firmness. Honda has perfected this balance, and even Toyota and the newer Mazda models have achieved it as well.
2017 mazda 3, manual, skyactiv 1.5D owner here. My car had just one faulty injector after 35000 km, replaced ALL for free by the manufacturer. Since then no problems at all. Fuel consumption is 4.4L/100km (I have heavy foot). I wish to keep it running till 2027 with a 10 years lifecycle.
I have 160.000km right now. Love it like the first day.
Thanks to "the algorithm" for placing your channel in front of me! I probably qualify as a Mazda fan (my household now owns 3), but we are in Australia, where Mazda is the number 2/3 car brand by sales (Toyota is #1, and Honda is well down the order at #15 or so, largely due to some very dubious pricing decisions). Anyhow, I very much appreciate your direct no-nonsense fact-driven analysis. Having owned a Honda Odyssey and an Accord and a Toyota Kluger (Highlander to you), I agree that all three brands are reliable, easy to maintain and largely hassle-free.
Interesting that Mazda CX 50 Hybrid coming out in Jan will have a Toyota Rav 4 engine and drivetrain
I love to get the mechanics point of view!
I'm really glad you did this comparison. The reason I just bought a Mazda was that it has a 2.5 liter engine coupled with a 6 speed conventional transmission. It is the only major Japanese car manufacturer not to have switched to the CVT transmission, which many people do not like. Its base model CX-5 is loaded with features and it gets great mileage. I didn't even consider an American make, although I would only consider a US manufacturer for a new truck.
As someone who is now a long-term owner of a 2017 Mazda 3, who also owned a 2017 Corolla at the same time for a few years, and looked at a Honda as well.... Mazda is by far and away the better option. CVT on the Toyota was showing signs of failure around 72k miles and of course was out warranty so the wife and I did a major upgrade and bought new 22 Ram 1500 Laramie. Still have the Mazda and going on 195k miles. Knock on wood, best car I've ever owned. Just now need to replace a valve gasket.
We are definitely Mazda customers for life and our next purchase will be a Mazda SUV as the family grows
Fit and finish was also vastly superior on the Mazda. Not rattles. Absolutely solid platform and I've been pretty hard on it. Still looks a drives great.
Toyota had a pretty crappy cheap interior
2016 Honda Odyssey and 2011 CRV. The wife was ready for a change. She wanted something sporty and liked the 2024 Mazda 3. After doing a little research the Civic and Corolla quickly left the picture. I honestly don't want a turbo charged car if I can avoid them and I don't care for CVT's. Out of the 3, the Mazda gets the nod in the looks department, has a traditional larger 4 cylinder engine, and a 6 speed auto. It drives and handles as a sports sedan. And in this day and age where people are spending 50K or more for a vehicle, the 3 came in under 28K nicely equipped. A bargain these days! Almost 2K miles in a few months time and zero issues for initial quality. We will see how well she holds up!
Frequency of repairs and severe repairs it’s got to be Honda. Hondas are poor quality nowadays. I would still take a Mazda over Honda but Toyota still at the top.
@azaels911Tell that to hondas 1.5t engines blowing head gaskets low mileage. And some their 10 speeds having are having frequent enough issues in low mileage to be catching public eye. Also the accord 2.0t was pretty common for overheating before they discontinued it.
I own a 2012 Honda Pilot (160k) no major repairs just routine maintenance & own a 2023 Honda Ridgeline hasn’t been back to dealer other than routine maintenance both vehicles have been exceptional!
Every Honda I’ve had has been almost perfect
As a Mazda owner for years (2 Mazda6s and 2 CX-7s) it was nice to see this video confirming my experiences! No fluff or b s, just straight numbers. Of course I've been the kiss of death for certain models...Mazda has discontinued both the 6 and the CX-7. My current car is a 2018 Mazda6 Grand Touring that I bought new and it has served me well.
Love your videos! Thank you for your honest mechanic advice. It’s reassuring to know my whole life I’ve driven Hondas and Toyotas and you’re a big fan of them. Mazda has stepped up their game though! Appreciate you 🙏
2015 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring. Bought the car brand new and I’m still driving it. I do all my own regular maintenance and the car is beautiful, lux, and paddle shifters still work without incident. 133,000 miles. The only issue I have is with the Soundsystem… Leaves much to be desired.
Great info thank you . Would love to hear your thoughts about hybrids and batteries longevity. I just found you on UA-cam and I’m loving the great info
I'm getting rid of my Mazda6 2004
Which one do yall recommend that'll be a good reliable that won't give any to little issues
I've owned 26 vehicles in my lifetime. Only one Mazda, a B2000 pickup back in the 80s--it was truly awful and left me walking several times in just a couple of months before I dumped it. But the 80s were a long time ago and Mazda may be worth another look.
That's because that Mazda was actually a rebadged Ford Ranger.
@@TheRetarp Ahh, that makes sense. Because it sucked!!
@@TheRetarp The only other car I've owned that was as bad was my 1992 Ford Taurus. Hated that car with a passion.
Thanks for the Mazda Info. Just bought a new 2024 Cx5 carbon PremTurbo and so far it's been great.
Mazda is just incredible good cars. I just bought a 2024 Mazda 3 . If not the best Mazda is along with Toyota and Honda the best cars right now in the market.
Lexus is superior in everything to each brand you mentioned.
@@marokthegod of course i guess u didn’t know that Lexus is produced by Toyota, and that’s why I’ve put Toyota first, then Honda and then Mazda the best brands right now. And if u want me to say Lexus first, there’s no problem
Thanks for the good comparison between those top auto manufacturers, it’s helpful to hear it from a mechanic who deals with them.
Up to 2012 Mazda was cross breeding with Ford.. I consider Mazda to be totally up to par with Toyota and Honda since the Skyactivs came out… my 2018 CX-5 now has 175,000 miles.. the only issue besides the usual brakes, fluids, belts etc.. was rear shocks. Engine, drivetrain, and body are still like new. Definitely the most reliable car I’ve ever owned..
I've got a 2014 6, now I'm at 158,000 and I've driven that car hard since new. Oil changes at 5000 with full synthetic. Still runs strong and no smoke.
Interesting comparison. Good info from the shop floor. Thanks for sharing!
After 12 BMWs and a Mini I bought a Mazda three (European spec) this May. No complaints so far. Fit and finish are up to BMW. Mercedes standard. For a front-wheel drive car the handling is fine, and the car seems well put together.
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Absolutely 💯 right 👉.
Mazda is better than Toyota and Honda, no doubt about it
My wife has had 2 Mazda 3 Touring Sedans. A 2010 and [currently] a 2018.
Both had/have little to no issues.
They've been great cars.
Interesting video. Thx!
Does Mazda have rust issues?
It depends about where you are living. I live in french mountains and i had several Mazda during the last 10 years (323, 3, and now an MX5 ND) and i drive my cars all year long so rust can be an issue on long term ownership. My 18' ND is starting to have some rust spots underneath, not something too concerning for now but to avoid that if you buy yours brand new, you can have it undercoated by specialist, it will arguably help in the long run
I hope it helps
I own 3 Mazdas a cx5 Mazda 3 and a Mazda cx9 best cars I ever owned
Thanks for the cool video! I really appreciate how your review is objective and well thought out! I would love to hear your take on Hyundai/Kia and there evolution. Thanks!
I have a 2020 CX-5 Turbo Signature and I absolutely love it! It is fast, hugs curves and is so much fun to drive, has a nice sound system too. Make sure you have great tires and you are golden.
I ended up buying a used 2021 Mazda CX-30 and I’m surprised at how much I love that car. This is great data, thank you for sharing.
It would be interesting to include the average age and average number of miles data as well. For instance, if one of the brands was significantly older age and higher mileage, it might make a slightly higher average part price and or higher average overall invoice may be completely understandable. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I wish I lived in Utah as I love how clean your shop is and how transparent you are with this info!
My dad is a mazda lover, he always told me that mazda is the best because how reliable it is and how it interior look much better than Toyota. He also told me that it was really fun to drive, it also small, fit our Asian gen. I'm looking to buy a miata or a FC and I really hope to make them look good. Because mazda is the best
The road noise was the thing that didnt made me buy the Mazda 3 (not the latest version, the version before 2019 one) and the safety stuff that for example the Honda Civic 10th has (especially LKAS). I loved it otherwise, i just couldnt stand the interior noise. Ive heard they focused alot on interior noise with their new Mazda tho, 2019 and forward. Not been able to try it out yet. With that said there is stuff I dont like with my Civic 10th gen, like the AC and their condenser/compressor failures. I know they extended the warranty on it to 10 years but 2 years of ownership and 2 times it has failed.
Honda is really not a popular brand here in Sweden (not sure why, prob no real reason) so my Honda dealer didnt even know about the compressor warranty, I had to prove them Honda Sweden covered it.
I am planning to buy a used 2016 Mazda 3 for long-term use. After watching this video, I feel more confident in its future-proof reliability. Thanks a lot!
Longevity? How many Mazda's do you see with 3-400,000 miles as opposed to Toyota, Honda?
Hard to tell as of yet, the Mazdas prior to 2014 were made by Ford and were not as solid as the vehicles built from 2014 and beyond when Mazda bought themselves back from Ford. However, for being quite a bit cheaper to purchase over a Toyota they are seemingly a good option. Still have good resale values, not too costly to repair.
Who's keeping a car for 300-400K miles? That's insane
Currently own a 2018 CX-9 with 110k miles and still runs and drives like new! No major maintenance apart from oil changes, new tires and brakes. Will definitely recommend and would buy again!
Mazda before Ford was incredible reliability wise and they dropped a bit when they were part of Ford, but now that they have no part in Ford any longer they have been getting better and better. You do have to take in account they do not sell near as many as Toyota and Honda. My personal opinion as of 2024 is Mazda has best build quality, Toyota is still pretty reliable, but there build quality and paint quality has dropped a lot. I would put Honda just above them in build quality. Now Toyotas built and assembled in Japan are still damn good like the Landcruiser and 4 runners. Start looking at build quality the seams and over all paint quality you will notice the Mazdas are very good! Toyota has gone way down in that area and I am a Toyota Fanboy. I may be switching soon if Mazda keeps improving.
I’ve owned a Mazda 3 since 2005 and it’s only had one issue. Probably the best car I’ve ever owned, just ahead of a Honda CRX.
How old was this evaluation ? Did order a 2024 Rav4 LXE Primium but cancel after test driving 2022 Mazda CX 5, unlike the Rav4 loud as hell with it's
Port injection ignition and super complicated electronics ! Naturally inspired 4 is as smooth and quiet as any V6 I've driven ! Further inclined to the CX5 with almost 100,000 km after a 2 weeks rental for fixing a windshield 0replacement leak !
We just bought a CX-50 about a month ago and we really enjoy the design, and how nice it drives! The seat padding could be a little softer and we are hoping it will eventually break in a bit.
The vehicle behind you up on the hoist is by far the best vehicle made in our lifetime.
Sorry but that's not a hilux.
We’re on our third CX-5 of this generation. We’ve leased these, to explain why we’ve had three of them so far. Of all three, the first one developed an exhaust heat shield rattle. That’s been the only issue. We’ve had both of the available engines, and they’ve both been perfect. Spring for the Skyactiv-G engine if you can. Much better power. They’ve been completely reliable for us, they drive well, the sound deadening within the last 4 years has noticeably improved, and the Bose audio sounds really good. I’m about to pull the trigger on the CX-70 and hope we have the same reliability luck with that one, since it drives really nice.
Hondas are good. Just stay away from their newest 1.5t. it wants to be Subaru from the mid 2000s ( head gaskets blowing).
I’ve owned a Mazda 1988 B2000 truck, 2000 Protégé, 2006 Mazda3, 2014 CX9, 2018 Mazda3, and a 2023 CX5. I did own a 1985 Honda Accord. We’re a Mazda family, shipped the 2018 Mazda3 to my daughter in Honolulu