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Checking MAZDA Recall Notices When Buying a Used MAZDA Car

Purchasing a used MAZDA car can be a savvy financial decision, but it also comes with its own set of challenges and risks. One critical aspect that can often be overlooked is checking for any outstanding recall notices on the vehicle. Recalls are issued by MAZDA to address safety issues that could potentially lead to accidents, injuries, or even fatalities. Hence, ignoring them could be perilous. In this article, we discuss why it's important to check for recall notices and how you can go about doing it.

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Why Check for Recalls?

Manufacturers issue recalls when they discover defects or issues that may compromise the safety of a vehicle. These defects can range from faulty airbags and brakes to electrical system malfunctions. When you purchase a used MAZDA car, it may have one or more such unresolved issues that the previous owner didn't address. Ensuring that any recall work has been completed not only safeguards you and your passengers but also adds to the longevity and reliability of the vehicle.

Steps to Check for Recall Notices

Checking for recall notices might seem like a daunting task, but it is fairly straightforward. Here are some simple steps you can follow:

Obtain the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): The VIN is a unique 17-character serial number that can usually be found on the driver’s side dashboard or inside the driver’s side door. It can also be found in the vehicle's registration and insurance documents.
Enter the VIN: Enter your VIN number here to carry out a free recall check. The results will provide details on the specific issues and whether they have been resolved.
Search by Make & Manufacturer: Select the Vehicle Type, Manufacturer, and model to carry out a vehicle recall check here.
Contact the Manufacturer or Local Dealer: If you find any outstanding recalls, contact the vehicle manufacturer or your local dealer to get them resolved. Most recall work is done free of charge.

Additional Tips

Ask for Maintenance Records: Request maintenance and repair records from the seller, which may indicate if recall work has already been done.
Use Our Services: There are several services available online that compile vehicle history reports, including recall information. Though there will be a small fee if you want the complete history, it can be well worth the peace of mind.
Stay Updated: Sign up for email alerts from the manufacturer to receive notifications of any future recalls.

Conclusion

Ensuring that a used car is free from any unresolved recall notices is a key step in the car-buying process. It's a simple yet essential practice that can help you avoid potential safety hazards and costly repairs down the road. By taking the time to check, you'll contribute to a safer driving experience for yourself and others on the road.

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We have MAZDA recalls for the models below.

121

2 (DJ)

3 (BK)

3 (BL)

3 (BM/BN)

30 (DR)

323 (BG

323/323F

5 (CW)

5 (KF)

6 (GG

6 (GH

6 (GJ/GL)

60 (KH)

60 (KH), CX

626 (GE)

626/MX-6

8, B2500/BT

90 (KK)

929

BA)

BN)

BT 50

BT-50

CX-3

CX-3 (DK)

CX-30

CX-5

CX-5 (KE)

CX-5 (KE/KF)

CX-7

CX-9

CX-9 (TB)

CX-90

CX7

CX8

CX9

Demio

DEMIO (DW)

GJ)

GL)

GY)

M121 (DB)

Mazda 2

Mazda 3

Mazda 3 (BM

Mazda 5

Mazda 5 (CR)

Mazda 6

Mazda 6 (GJ

Mazda 6 (GJ)

Mazda CX

Mazda CX-3 (DK)

Mazda CX-30 (DM)

Mazda CX-5 (KE)

Mazda CX-9 (TB)

Mazda2 (DE)

Mazda3 (BP)

Mazda5

MPV

MPV (LV)

MX-3

MX-5

MX-5 (ND)

MX3 (EC)

RX 8

RX-8

RX-8 (SE)

RX8

Tribute

Xedos

14/10/2016 - Mazda
323/323F, 626/MX-6, 121, Demio, MX-3, MPV, 929

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.

Model Numbers:

323 (BG), 323 (BA, BB, BC), 626/MX-6, 121 (DB), Demio (DW), MX-3 (EC), MPV (LV), 929 (HD)

Production Dates:

Various vehicles manufactured between 1986 and 1999 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

14/10/2016 - Mazda
323/323F, 626/MX-6, 121, Demio, MX-3, MPV, 929

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.

Model Numbers:

323 (BG), 323 (BA, BB, BC), 626/MX-6, 121 (DB), Demio (DW), MX-3 (EC), MPV (LV), 929 (HD)

Production Dates:

Various vehicles manufactured between 1986 and 1999 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

14/10/2016 - Mazda
323/323F, 626/MX-6, 121, Demio, MX-3, MPV, 929

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a result the ignition switch could overheat, leading to the risk of a fire.

Model Numbers:

323 (BG), 323 (BA, BB, BC), 626/MX-6, 121 (DB), Demio (DW), MX-3 (EC), MPV (LV), 929 (HD)

Production Dates:

Various vehicles manufactured between 1986 and 1999 are affected.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

30/09/2016 - Mazda
RX-8, B2500/BT-50

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The housing of the driver airbag gas generator can burst when the airbag is activated, owing to excessive internal pressure. This could cause the occupants of the vehicle to be injured by metal fragments.

Model Numbers:

Types: SE, UN. EC type-approvals: e11*2001/116*0199*01-02, K270*05-11

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 February 2003 and 1 February 2008 (RX-8) and between 14 January 2004 and 22 September 2011 (B2500/BT-50).

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

30/09/2016 - Mazda
RX-8, B2500/BT-50

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Types: SE, UN. EC type-approvals: e11*2001/116*0199*01-02, K270*05-11

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 February 2003 and 1 February 2008 (RX-8) and between 14 January 2004 and 22 September 2011 (B2500/BT-50).

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

30/09/2016 - Mazda
RX-8, B2500/BT-50

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Model Numbers:

Types: SE, UN. EC type-approvals: e11*2001/116*0199*01-02, K270*05-11

Production Dates:

The vehicles in question were manufactured between 1 February 2003 and 1 February 2008 (RX-8) and between 14 January 2004 and 22 September 2011 (B2500/BT-50).

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/07/2016 - Mazda
Mazda 2, CX-3, CX-9

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The screw connection between the stub axle and the shock absorber may come loose. As a result, the vehicle may no longer be steerable.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e13*2001/116*0254*09-13 e1*2007/46*1335*03-04; type: De DJ1, TB1

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were produced between 19 December 2012 and 2 December 2015.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/07/2016 - Mazda
Mazda 2, CX-3, CX-9

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The screw connection between the stub axle and the shock absorber may come loose. As a result, the vehicle may no longer be steerable.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e13*2001/116*0254*09-13 e1*2007/46*1335*03-04; type: De DJ1, TB1

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were produced between 19 December 2012 and 2 December 2015.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

08/07/2016 - Mazda
Mazda 2, CX-3, CX-9

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The screw connection between the stub axle and the shock absorber may come loose. As a result, the vehicle may no longer be steerable.

Model Numbers:

Type-approval numbers: e13*2001/116*0254*09-13 e1*2007/46*1335*03-04; type: De DJ1, TB1

Production Dates:

The vehicles concerned were produced between 19 December 2012 and 2 December 2015.

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

26/04/2013 - Mazda
Mazda 6 (GJ)

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Check This Car for the following recall:

An electronic component of a DC-DC converter may fail. In the worst-case scenario, it could burn and cause a fire in the vehicle.

Model Numbers:

Chassis numbers JMZ GJ****21 100083-131439 and JM7GJ4S3*E1106271-107498, manufactured between 31 July 2012 and 9 March 2013.

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

26/04/2013 - Mazda
Mazda 6

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Check This Car for the following recall:

The density of the propellant in the inflator may be insufficient due to inappropriate production and storage conditions of the propellant. In this case, the inflator may abnormally ignite at the time of airbag deployment, allowing the inner pressure of inflator to increase abnormally, resulting in breakage of the inflator case.The passenger airbag will not provide adequate protection during a frontal impact and the broken pieces of the inflator case could injure the passenger.

Model Numbers:

The recall affects certain vehicles produced from 14 February 2002 to 20 April 2003. VINs range:JMZ GG**** 01 100581 – 167961 JMZ GG**** 31 100113 – 167866 JMZ GY**** 01 100075 – 126340 JMZ.....

Production Dates:

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View

05/04/2013 - Mazda
Mazda5

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Check This Car for the following recall:

Water may enter the glow plug control module for the engine causing it to corrode. As a result, in the worst case, there is a possibility that the glow plug control module could melt leading to a vehicle fire.

Model Numbers:

Mazda 5 (CW)

Production Dates:

The recall affects vehicles equipped with MZ-CD 1.6 engine, produced from 1 October 2010 to 7 November 2012.VINs range: JMZ CW A9Y6 00 103062 – 140832

Recall Code:

For more information and see the full recall View