The most-reported MX-6 run is 1YVGE31B7P5 (1993 builds) with 10 complaints, 5.9× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 17% of reports; 1993 is the worst model year at 2.4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for MX-6 model years 1988–1997.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Mazda MX-6 has 64 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every MX-6 complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YVGE31B7P5•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1YVGE31B8P5•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1YVGE31D0R5•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 1YVGE31D3R5•••••• | 1994 | 1 | — | |
| 1YVGE31CXR5•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 1YVGD31B1M5•••••• | 1991 | 1 | — | |
| 1YVGE31C7R5•••••• | 1994 | — | — | |
| 1YVGE31B9P5•••••• | 1993 | 2 | — | |
| 1YVGE31B2P5•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1YVGE31B4P5•••••• | 1993 | — | — | |
| 1YVGE31B6P5•••••• | 1993 | 1 | — | |
| 1YVGE31A2P5•••••• | 1993 | — | — |
Each of the other 52 MX-6 runs has 2 complaints or fewer.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Mazda MX-6 the gap between build years is 2.4×: a 1993 car draws 2.4 complaints per run, a 1992 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| 1994 | 39 | 23 | 5 | |
| 1993 | 38 | 16 | 4 | |
| 1992 | 3 | 3 | — | |
| 1991 | 10 | 7 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 11 | 9 | — |
Heaviest year here is 1993 at 2.4 complaints per run; lightest is 1992 at 1.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 17% of everything Mazda MX-6 owners report: Service Brakes, 19 of 110 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | — | |
| Hydraulic | 4 | — | |
| Power Train | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | — | |
| Air Bags | 5 | — | |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 13 recall campaigns on the Mazda MX-6; the 6 below cover build years 1988 to 1997. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | Electrical System:ignition:switch | 1993–1997 |
| 05E065000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1993–1997 |
| 93E035000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:drum | 1989–1992 |
| 95V103005 | Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly | 1988–1989 |
| 98V206001 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 1997 |
| 98V249000 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive | 1996 |
15V674000 was opened in 2015 on cars built from 1993: 22 years on the road before the recall.
The MX-6 against its rivals
The MX-6 draws 1.7 complaints per production run; the Chrysler LeBaron 1.5 and the Dodge Spirit 1.4. That is the highest rate of the 3.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda MX-6 | 110 | 64 | 10.9% | |
| Chrysler LeBaron | 484 | 321 | 10.7% | |
| Dodge Spirit | 323 | 224 | 8.7% |
How serious were they
Of the 110 reports on the Mazda MX-6, 10.9% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Mazda MX-6 | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 110 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 12 (10.9%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 14 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 88% above the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Mazda MX-6 share of that is 110 complaints over 64 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Mazda MX-6 VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 110 NHTSA complaints from 64 MX-6 runs and 13 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which MX-6 production run has the most complaints?
1YVGE31B7P5, a 1993 build, with 10 complaints. The typical MX-6 run has 1.7.
Which MX-6 years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 1993 is heaviest at 2.4 complaints per run and 1992 lightest at 1.
Does the MX-6 get more complaints than the Chrysler LeBaron?
Yes: 1.7 complaints per production run for the MX-6 against 1.5 for the Chrysler LeBaron.
How many MX-6 complaints involve a crash?
10.9% of 110 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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