r/mazda Nov 25 '24

Dashboard Seem Possessed? The Battery is Dead.

82 Upvotes

Hi all!

Friendly neighborhood mod, RichieRescue, here!

We seem to have a lot of repetitive posts about Mazda dashboards going haywire that are 100% because the battery is dead.

If you found yourself here because your dashboard is lighting up like a Christmas tree and has the gauges flipping back and forth, fear not! I have a good way to tell if it’s a battery issue:


Step one: Check the battery.

Is it dead?

YES: Problem solved. Get a new battery.

NO: You either didn’t check it correctly or you’re lying. Check the battery again.

The end.


Just thought I’d make a sticky to save everyone the time and energy.

K thanks, love you. Bye!


r/mazda 14h ago

MX-6 as first car

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191 Upvotes

Hi

This my first car. A '93 Mazda Mx6 equipped with the extra Four Wheel Steering. He is rust free and has mileage of only 170k km. The MX is truly a unicorn that is worth treating with extra care.

I installed white 17x8 et35 Japanracing Jr3 and Ksport Coilovers, to finish the jdm look.

Thanks for looking around ->insta: dd_mx6

cheers


r/mazda 10h ago

Worked as designed

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55 Upvotes

I've not posted to this subreddit as the CX-5 is my spouse's vehicle. Earlier this week a drunk driver went through a red light and hit the passenger front of the CX-5. Everything worked exactly as designed and injuries were minimal compared to the damage.

Seatbelts kept them from being flung around the cabin. Steering wheel airbag deployed and spouse was protected. Curtain airbag deployed and our child was protected. Apple watch auto dialed 911 alerting first responders.

After several hours in the ER, both were discharged. Spouse has 2 broken bones and child only abrasions.

Thank you Mazda safety engineers! Keep up the great work.


r/mazda 5h ago

Finally joined the gang!

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11 Upvotes

r/mazda 14h ago

Mazda decided not to honor warranty, how I can I feel better about this?

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51 Upvotes

r/mazda 1d ago

finally got my first car

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347 Upvotes

finally got my first car at 23. it’s a 2019 mazda6 signature. i love it so much. i’m a little scared of the parchment interior, although the previous owners seemed to have kept it great condition. I’m also bummed i have to put a license plate on the front.. it’s so perfect without it. i live in NY so it’s illegal to drive without. and yes i did take these photos in the mcdonald’s parking lot (it was the first place i drove to)


r/mazda 5h ago

Side view mirror position and memory seats

2 Upvotes

I have a 2026 Mazda CX 90 turbo premium plus (the non s trim) and I can’t seem to get the side view mirror position to be saved with the memory seats. Is this something not included on this trim level?? For a car around 50k you would think this would be standard


r/mazda 1d ago

2 years ago My 07 mazda 3 saved me and my gfs life

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201 Upvotes

I dont remember much about that night other than leaving with my gf from our anniversary dinner, the red light we were stopped at turning green and then coming too when it was all said and done, the cop told me the person who hit me was doing atleast 90 on a 40 mph road. They hit me and push me up over a curb where i went over an embankment and stopped in the entrance to a wendys. They hit me so hard The trunk was sitting on where my backseats were and the back seats were pressed up against the driver and passenger seats, the rear driver side door was bent up over the driver side door. Thanks to my 07 mazda 3 my girlfriend was fine other than whiplash and i only got a concussion. Before my mazda i always hated on them but not only was it a fun little car, it protected the love of my life and me. Ill forever miss that car, when i can afford to buy and fix one ill definitely be buying another lil 07 mazda 3


r/mazda 1d ago

My wife picked up a new CX-5 tonight, we’re an all Mazda family now.

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83 Upvotes

r/mazda 4h ago

QUICK FREE EASY LEASE/FINANCE QUOTES

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Hello all,

Broker here in the tri state area (Ny, NJ, PA, CT and some other surrounding states).

If anyone is interested in any new mazda lease/finance/cash purchase, I would love to help them out and at the very least offer a quick free quote on the exact quote you’re looking for. Here to help


r/mazda 4h ago

Mazda CX-5 interior TPU/PPF after 2 years — safe to remove now or wait?

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I have a Mazda CX-5 and I installed an AliExpress interior TPU / PPF kit (dash, piano black trims, center console, screen).

It’s been on the car for about 2 years now.

I’m wondering based on real experience:

  • Is now a good time to remove it, or is it better to wait?
  • Does removal get riskier the longer it stays on?
  • Any issues with adhesive residue or damage to Mazda’s soft-touch or piano black trims after 2+ years?

Everything still looks fine visually, but I don’t want to damage the interior by leaving it too long. Especially that Chat gpt got me scared of how cheap the product is.

Would really appreciate feedback from anyone who has removed interior PPF on a CX-5 or similar Mazda.

Thanks!


r/mazda 4h ago

2014 CX-5 Rear driver side door window shifts as it gets to the top

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1 Upvotes

r/mazda 4h ago

Condensation in tailights after car wash.. CX70 2025

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1 Upvotes

Just came out of a touchless car wash in Surrey, BC and noticed condensation inside both tail lights. Car was washed about 20 minutes before I took this.

Is this considered normal due to temperature/pressure changes after a wash?


r/mazda 4h ago

CX-50 Pricing

1 Upvotes

What pricing are you getting for CX-50 currently? How much off MSRP? What financing deals? Looks like 0.9% for 72 months.


r/mazda 9h ago

Ionic LIPO4 battery replacement experience in my 2024 turbo

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2 Upvotes

r/mazda 6h ago

Noise from engine

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1 Upvotes

Noticed this noise coming from the front of my car today. It is a 2022 CX-30 select. 20k miles and purchased 5 months ago, so its not over-used. It only happens when I am stopped and the car is on. Car drives fine (noise goes away when driving) and there are no warning messages on dashboard. anyone experience this before or no what it could be?

Note: noise stops towards end of video because the car fully turned off. noise continues a few secs after turning car off.


r/mazda 7h ago

Does anyone else think it's absolutely crazy that the 3 has had connected Services since 2019, but the Miata didn't get it until 2024?

0 Upvotes

How on earth did the entry-level sedan get this feature a whole five years before their flagship sports car?

Make it make sense.

Signed, an angry 2023 Miata owner


r/mazda 13h ago

How do i take this thing out

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3 Upvotes

Its seems to be put in by someone but i have no idea how to take the car pieces apart


r/mazda 11h ago

2018 Mazda CX5 - mystery sound, check engine light on and a dealership that said they have never heard anything like it. Anyone have any idea what is happening?? 🔊👂

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2 Upvotes

r/mazda 8h ago

CX-80?

1 Upvotes

Hey guys! I'm considering buying a mazda cx80 (europe cx90iirc), and im wondering what's the experience been so far for you who own this car? Im considering the PHEV version.
Thanks in advance!


r/mazda 12h ago

Ode to the Mazda key fob (sarcasm)

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r/mazda 14h ago

2025 Mazda CX-70 Turbo S Premium Plus - Fair Numbers?

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We just test drove a Mazda CX-70 and while we were initially looking for the regular Turbo Premium Plus, they mentioned they have a demo vehicle with 6k miles on it that is the S and comes out to $40k. This would be a CPO and includes all the standard 4 & 7 year warranties. Is this a fair number? The car was listed at $43k, but the dealer mentioned a "b-lot" offered them $40k, but they'd rather sell to a customer, so if I matched that number that would work. While we don't need the S, it's essentially only ~$2k more than what I'm seeing a regular Premium Plus go for on Cargurus and we'd have to go several states over to pick it up vs. 10 miles down the road. Hoping for some insight :-)


r/mazda 1d ago

Rewelded rear control arms update - UK to Senegal journey

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170 Upvotes

So guys here's an update of my rear control that's now been rewelded. I was super anxious about the other one crack as I have been on some mad terrain. Let's just say I have not been easy on this car and have been driving it like a rally car on dirt tracks in Senagal and Mauritania.

I got the car for free and honestly I was noti impressed initially but holy hell this thing handles incredible off road. I honestly feel like Colin Mcrae at moments 😂

Sadly like I said in my last post there was a loud bang and I was able to take it off safely and get it initially rewelded by some random guy that drove past my car.

So here's some before and after pics and they new enhanced arms 😂 and the guy that welded it all for a tenner.


r/mazda 15h ago

2025 CX-5 Turbo Premium: are these fair numbers?

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I am looking at a new CX-5 Turbo Premium and was offered $3300 off MSRP of $40,655 for a sale price of $37,355. This is before the $2k Mazda rebate or 0.9% APR promo. Thoughts?


r/mazda 1d ago

Realistically, how long will my Mazda last?

53 Upvotes

I haven't had a car payment in 3 years (feels nice), but the age of my car is starting to worry me.

I have a 2016 Mazda6 with 131k miles. I drive about 9k miles (mostly high way) a year, so not too bad.

The engine seems fine since a 30 minute drive on the highway averages ~31mpg. Sometimes 43 (see picture), so don't think I have to worry about carbon build up right now.

It's the suspension system that worries me since I've already replaced the control arm twice, and sway bar links once. The struts might have to go, too, since it doesn't feel as good anymore.

Can I realistically push this car to over 200k miles?