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According to what I've read, when compared to other automakers, Mazda has one of the best implementations of cylinder-deactivation systems, particularly the more recent and improved versions. Among the many complaints about cylinder-deactivation that I've seen posted on Mazda owner forums recently is the fact that switching modes can sometimes cause certain drivers to feel a harsh or uncomfortable sensation. Still others insist it works like a charm (for them, at least right now). Because Mazda and other automakers didn't adequately reinforce some engine components to endure the additional chronic stress, earlier versions of cylinder deactivation have more documented problems and serious issues associated with it. The stress and wear on an engine and its components caused by stop/start and cylinder deactivation are higher compared to an identical engine without these "features," even with identical treatment and maintenance. Its statistical life expectancy will be lower unless the manufacturer has adequately invested in and reinforced the several components that would be subjected to greater stress, as this is the natural consequence of the laws of physics. The same holds true for turbo engines as well. To alleviate some of the possible longevity issues, you should be more proactive (lower interval) with oil change services (& use the best quality oil) to make sure the oil is always functioning at its best and never shears out of grade. However, with the right care and attention to detail, even engines and components that are more complex and under more stress can still manage 200,000 miles or more—barring flaws in the materials or design or manufacturing process. For starters, I'd rather not have any of those "features" in my car, therefore I stay away from them. Maintaining simplicity and straightness reduces unpredictability. Modern aggressive cost-cutting tactics employed by automakers and increased complexity (sometimes for stupid or needless reasons) are enemies of longer-term reliability. However, in most cases, these bad modifications for end users have been imposed on us by intrusive government laws, leading to less dependable and generally more difficult and complicated automobiles, particularly after the warranty has expired.

It is comforting to hear that. Thank you.

Perfectly fine...160,000 km

I have one from 2021. It is said to work in both normal and sport modes, however I have never used it myself. Whenever I'm coasting or holding an even position for an extended period of time, my mine runs.

Sorry, but our car doesn't have a CD player. Someone else informed me that all they have to do is run in Sport Mode.

I know CD has been discussed extensively, but I couldn't discover anything new about it when I searched. I was wondering if anyone had a high-mileage owner of our model. Got any issues? Is there a way to turn it off?

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Regrettably, they bear the blame! Have the Insurance Ombudsman look into it!

To tell the truth, they don't appear to care.

Were you referring to the response you got from a certified insurance repair shop? Notify the insurance carrier if the fault was not there before.

I can't seem to get the module itself to show up in the scanner, and I just got my car back from the insurance company with a canbus/esp problem. Does this mean the module is dead?

Like yours, PHEV's two are in perfect alignment throughout the summer, but when the weather turns chilly, they're just a couple of miles apart at the base. Therefore, temperature affects the material they are constructed from. Negligible ones, though, can be negligible. I beheld a 22-inch bronze plate that was, in fact, shaped like a banana. Poking your fingers through the opening would be quite an adventure. Those people who were pushed out by the fuel filler aren't the same people, in my opinion.

This was the first thing I did when I got my brand-new 2023 HEV (73 plate) from the dealer; there was a lot of discussion on the subject on the forums back then. It worked good, although I also saw a little misalignment towards the summer's conclusion. They refused to take any action because my VIN wasn't listed in the production run, even though I enquired about it during the 2-year servicing in November. I didn't care to investigate it because, to be honest, it's barely perceptible, and winter is here. Would it be possible to have a second look once it warms up? 🤪

I Had it on my 2022 Sportage, after reading several other owners had the same problem i was gutted, i wanted to be unique and be the only person ever to have a faulty cap that wouldnt fit flush against the rest of the bodywork so I took it back to where I bought it and told them about it, to my surprise i didnt have to book it in and come back in a month`s time, the service manager said they could fix it straight away, make yourself a cup of drink and get comfy, literally about 45 minutes later my car was back outside and keys were handed back to the girl on reception, then both me and the service manager went outside and inspected it and it was as i imagined it to be, a snug, flat fitting fuel cap, I asked how did they mend it, he said it`s to do with where the rubber filler pipe fits the metal neck of the fuel tank, for some reason when they fit it in the factory they dont tighten it up and as the vehicle was driven around with fuel in it the tank it moves about a bit till it settles down and because the pipe fixings aren`t tight it pushes the filler pipe against the filler cap forcing it out, al the technician does is relocates the rubber filler neck over the metal neck and tightens it up, never to be taken apart again i add!!

People have trouble understanding me when I type fast because of my northern accent.D

In the summer of 2025, the issue manifested on my 73 reg. In November, I brought it up at service with my dealer, and they took care of it without a hitch, all while it was still under warranty.

Perhaps the person asking the question is unaware of the phrase and thinks you've already given them an answer. Early '22 reg vehicles had issues with filler caps shaped like bananas, but I haven't heard of any problems with '23 reg and later. Your dealer should be able to remedy it under warranty, as it is a recognised defect. Do not even think about trying to stuff your boots with anything!

Stock up on footwear. 😉

After purchasing a 2023 1.6 GDI HEV GT Line S, I went to fill up the tank for the first time and immediately observed that the filler flap was visibly protruding from the bodywork. Specifically, the bottom front corner was out of line. Has anyone else noticed this flaw?

Before beginning work on the drivers, I retracted the calliper (placed it in service mode), removed the pads, and popped into the house for a few minutes. However, while I was there, the handbrake came on, so I had to remove the motor from my calliper and use an 8/10mm bit. I used an Allen key to fully wind the piston on the passenger side, but it still wouldn't work. To prevent it from winding back in on its own, I put the vehicle into service mode and disconnected the brake calliper. I also tried using brembo pads on my mom's Evoque, but they didn't work either. In the end, I bought ebc pads, and they worked perfectly.