is Mazda better than Toyota and Honda?
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- Discover how Mazda stacks up against Honda and Toyota regarding reliability and maintenance costs. As an auto repair specialist with extensive data, I compare average repair expenses and part costs over 5 years, revealing surprising insights. Despite costing less in parts, Mazda owners spend 10% more per visit than Honda, while Toyota owners spend 5% less. Join me as I delve into these findings and share my perspective after 30 years in the industry.
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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.
2015-2018 mazda 3 platform better than current. Current platform is crapt platform.
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.
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
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
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...
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.
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
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 have Mazda means you are in mess da 😀
Engine Diesel or Petrol?
Petrol!!!@@ilirhaxhidauti7614
What lexus did you have?
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.
Nothing better than a mechanic assessment and point of view. Thank you for the great work.
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
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 .
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’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
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.
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.
My 2000 Honda Accord 2.3L with 380k on the Clock.
STILL Running PERFECTLY
2000 👈
Best year!
Nice. Good to see an honest mechanic. The world needs more genuine people like you.
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.
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.
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.
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.🤷🏼♂️ 😂
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'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.
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
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
Great info, if I was a local to you I would go to your shop, you have an honest vibe
Great info thank you . Would love to hear your thoughts about hybrids and batteries longevity. I just found you on TH-cam and I’m loving the great info
I drive a 2011 Mazda 3, and its solid and quiet. I love it.
Interesting comparison. Good info from the shop floor. Thanks for sharing!
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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!
Love to hear the honest input from someone who has seen lots of vehicles go through their shop! Keep up the good work!
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 🙏
You look/sound genuine mate, and that's something I cannot say to 99% of content creators out there. Keep it up!
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
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.
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 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!
Thanks for all the info!
One way to check reliability might be to randomly select 10 VINs in your system from each brand (or 50 or even 100 to be really thorough statistically) and see how many times that VIN came to your workshop, calculate total cost of repair over years, and how many are major repairs. Need to make sure the VINs are from comparable model years (like, a set of 5 yr old VINs for each brand, 10 yr olds,... Etc). Just a thought.
Good approach on your analysis!
I usually fix my own stuff, and buy vehicles that are about 10 years old.
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Part prices and availability are important to me, along with ease of repair and available information for repair.
Terrific work here - we appreciate your honestly and knowledge-sharing. I love your work!
This is the first video of yours that I've seen (TH-cam algorithms). Very good video. Your shop looks very professional, and if I lived in Utah I'd consider going there (a bit of a drive from Florida, though).
Regarding Mazda quality, I've been driving Mazda's since May, 2016 (Mazda3 hatchback, 2.0 four, automatic). Currently lease a 2023 CX-50 Preferred Plus. Only twice have I had to bring a Mazda to the dealership for an unscheduled visit. First was in February 2017 when I hit a pothole the size of the Great Salt Lake (seemed like it). Cracked the right front wheel. Put on the temporary spare (you don't get those in the Hyundai Elantra GT or Kia Forte 5) and went to the dealer. Only needed a new wheel and an alignment. The second time was this past April when the battery in the CX-50 went bad (wouldn't hold a charge). It was replaced under warranty, no cost to me at all.
Nice job, great information….Appreciate it..
Thanks from the UK. Good to watch this as both my wife and I have Mazdas. Servicing is far cheaper than my daughters Audi from the main dealers for sure.
All the best.
Great video; it data based, with some opinion to fill in the data gaps. Super helpful. I leased a CX5 Sig a year and a half ago, and not a single issue or problem.
Thanks for the info very informative!!
Nice report video, greetings from Aruba in the caribbean. We own a 2019 mazda 2, and no problems what so ever today, only harsh ride and brakepads are a little pita to install compare to other cars makers. Also own Jdm 1999 subaru sti v5 and that one is a fast one but need some parts to get going back on the road.
great video and information . thanks
Great work. Nice to get opinions from people that service the various makes. Can you do a similar video comparing Audi, BMW and Merc?
If you own any of the above-mentioned brands, you're F***k
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.
You have given me some helpful information for my next car purchase.
Great stuff man!!
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you. Very informative.
I love to get the mechanics point of view!
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.
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.
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.
Very good info!
I am new to your channel, but your numbers generally match what huge panels (statistics) gave:
1) The average weight for the last years of Consumer Reports reliability survey gives this ranking: #1 Lexus, #2 Toyota, #3 Mazda, #4 Acura, #5 Honda, #6 Subaru.
ISeeCars, CarEdge, MyMechanic have an weighted ranking on low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) as follows: #1 Toyota, #2 Mitsubishi, #3 Lexus, #4 Honda, #5 Subaru, #6 Acura etc.
For countries other than USA Suzuki is very reliable and with a very low TCO.
Anyhow, Japan rullzzz.
Interesting information ! Enjoy your channel.
Great video! This proves what I’ve been telling people for the past 5 years - there’s really not a bad car out there nowadays. Yes, manufacturers have issues, but we’re all human. Buy what you like and want to drive. I daily a 2021 Miata and also have a 2023 CX-50 that I love. But I tell people don’t buy a Mazda just because I like them. Buy what you like.
Really like and enjoy your content.
Thank you for providing real world numbers. Great content.
Great video And content on your channel. I get all my cars serviced at the dealership. But maybe I should bring my business your way 🤔
Thank you for the valuable information .
Really good info. Thanks!! 👍
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.
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..
Excellent video , I had a Mazda and never broke
Enjoy your transparency about your shop. Good results for customers is great business.
Very nice and professional review
Great info buddy!
I enjoyed watching your video great job as a professional mechanic if you were shopping for a new vehicle based on power train and driving dynamic between the honda CRV, toyota RAV4 and mazda CX5, which one would you personally owned please respond stay safe
Wow nice comparison, thank you!
New subscribers great video 2021 Crv 2021 Rav 4 which is better and why thanks.
2014 mazda3 315k miles has been very reliable oil changes and transmission oil changes tire rotations just general maintenance still on the factory water pump and alternator
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.
Great inf thx that let me know when I go to buy one of these brands 👍
Happy to help!
Love the 200 series LC on the lift in the background. I've had my 2015 Mazda 3 with 2.5L 6-speed manual since new and with 182,xxx miles on the odometer it is still going strong on the original clutch. We're looking to replace one of our other cars with another Mazda. They're so under rated in my opinion.
I am pretty sure, everyone has their own personal opinions. In my opinion I’d like to pay less for a repair bill, which means I have to get a car that can be easy to repair - be it me or a mechanic who can do the work. What I look for in the engine compartment is, how open it is, how much space to work on, and how accessible are the parts for regular maintenance like spark plugs, air filter, coils, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid. So far, I took a liking to a Nissan Murano, Honda CRV and Toyota Rav4. I was looking at Mazda CX-5, but I didn’t like the orientation of everything in the engine compartment. I don’t wanna mess with something that is a little complicated. Plus, I need a bigger vehicle. My car has some issues and it it never stops braking down. Each year there is something new. Currently I fixed a rattle in the engine, but now my handbrake is becoming loose and the car also needs new struts. Will have to schedule an appointment and take it in before the cable snaps or something else. It’s already bad enough that the car rolls backwards on the hill when in drive, but now I will have to fix that before it rolls down the street.
Not sure this is the best way to compare the costs to repair these vehicles … but pretty good info overall
I had a 2014 Mazda 3 before it got totaled last month. It had 112,000 miles on it and outside of regular maintenance I can only remember two things that were out of the norm. Both were covered for free by service bulletins at the dealer. I think the most expensive repair I ever had was replacing part of the suspension due to dry rot on some rubber housings around the 9 year mark. Everything else was routine maintenance. I'd definitely reccomend them.
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!
Thanks for the very informative review. Mazda has definitely improved over the last decade or so.
My first Mazda was a new '81 RX-7 and our family has bought a half dozen more since.. The only one that was a bit of a problem was the '04 Mazda 6s, which needed a wiring harness and a motor mount. But it was trouble free the last eight years we had it and it was a blast to drive. It became my daughter's first car. She liked it so much she wanted another Mazda and got a CX-3, which has been trouble free after an AC solenoid was replaced under warranty. My brother bought a CX-5 last year and also helped his step-daughter buy a CX-5 Carbon Edition. They are great handling cars. I call Mazda the Japanese Pontiac.
Please come back to me when you start doing repairs on the Mazda cx 90. And tell us the total parts and labor costs for that vehicle.
Thanks 🙏 for your hard work bro 😎
since my original first mazda (1991 protege) I look to run them to 250k+ miles, and so far its been pretty much that over the 11 that I've owned (currently own 4 [6, 2-cx-5, & tribute] +an audi tt modified as my race rocket). 3 proteges, 3 tributes, 1 miata, 2 mazda 6, and 2 CX-5; 7 with manual transmissions (the best) and 2 with automagic. my first and last 2 purchased (1 cx-5 for my fiance and the other for her daughter) are automagics, all others manual transmissions. only the original protege had transmission issues after 250k miles. after I fixed it, I gave the original to a friend of mine (still a friend) and he drove it another 75k miles before trading it in on another mazda). given the length of time driving them, I've amassed well over 1.5 million miles total (the newest units being between 40k and 190k miles). they just don't break down.... yeah, I'm gonna stick with mazdas throughout my future......
Great video and info, but in my humble opinion, the design on these new Mazdas is flawless, very high end look
My CX-5 2017 still drives like new. With no issue. Only wipers, battery, and brakes pads were replaced for the last 7 years.
was worried about getting the cx90 turbo s pp, since it's a new build. So far soo good! no major issues for close to a year of owning it.
Thank U for your info BR😉
Thank you for your support!
Good objective and fact based comparison👌
great info. Thnk u. Does Mazda have timing CHAINS, or timing belts? And could you say anything about their transmissions? I really like the cx90, but is scared to by anything not made in Japan.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Actually if you can export your data into excel, you can easily analyze it in a lot of ways.
I think Mazda and Toyota have partner up, they are sharing technology. I have a 2023 CX-5 Carbon edition and I love it. The SKYACTIV transmission is heaven when getting in the freeway or passing on left lane. Great video!
Keep up the good work thanks for your input but into car repair have a good day thank you.
With that information you just change my mind on Mazda vehicle. Thanks
I have a solid ‘12 civic manual coupe. She’s been bulletproof and I love her.
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!
Would be great to hear your data on average repair estimate comparison between the top 3 for labor of major repairs such as : timing belt, fuel pump, electronics.