Although Mazda's Skyactiv engines are pretty trouble-free and they'll last for quite a while, there are a few notable issues you should know about.

We understand Mazda released a revised engine oil dipstick with a higher full mark. It also released revised software for the dpf operation that changed the way the self-cleaning function took place.

That particual make/model I couldn't tell you. But in general there's only really 2 ways to kill a turbo, Either something gets in and wrecks the impeler which I have to admit I've only ever seen once ...

Given the CX-8 only arrived on the market in June 2018, it's a bit too early to say conclusively, but the current CX-5 diesel (which shares its mechanicals with the CX-8) seems to be trouble free ...

The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According to Mazda this can cause a warning light to come ...

IF you own a Ford Ranger or Mazda BT-50 ute built since July 2016, avoid driving in long grass or risk your car catching fire. Grass clippings can get caught under the diesel particulate filter (DPF), ...