Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
19 -23 City / 27 -29 HWY
Horsepower
160 -220
Seats
5
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ray P
Safety is most important. This is has great safety features.
Love the style and it is a comfortable ride. Get good mileage on it. Made very safe.
accountCircle Jeremy K
Blue/Green color, with a low wing spoiler on it. Tinted windows,
My Mazda 6 is a 5-speed manual transmission, 4-cylinder engine. The air conditioning is very cold and the automatic driver seat has been a very handy feature when trying to show someone how to drive my car. The automatic windows have never been a problem. My car has about 100,000 miles on it and has been very reliable. Of course, with the good comes the bad. It has also had its share of times at the mechanic, I have had the water pump, radiator, and clutch go bad in my car. All at different times within my tenure with this car. All in all I would recommend this car.
accountCircle Katherine H
2003 Mazda 6 - still going strong!
My 2003 Mazda 6 has been very reliable. I highly recommend Mazda to those that are in the market for a new vehicle. Great performance and low maintenance.
accountCircle David Q
My opinion on my mazda6. It's awesome.
It runs great. I just need a hood, radiator, and a new windshield. I'm going to get it painted black as soon as I come up with the money. Performance is great. The seats aren't that comfortable. The radio don't work. In it. I bought a Bluetooth speaker to put in the back and it's loud and has awesome bass. Well that's all I have to say about that.
accountCircle Trisha H
My Mazda 6 is awesome. Anyone and everyone should have one.
My car is amazing. It has a sunroof, and heated seats. It gains speed quickly and is very reliable. The leather seats are a little problematic when I wear shorts but other than that it's amazing. It features a radio, CD player, tape player, and a hand brake. It is great on gas and weaves in and out of busy traffic easily.
accountCircle Jeff H
The Mazda 6! The most reliable, comfortable, powerful car in it's class
The Mazda 6 has really impressed me by being a smooth ride, reliable, and definitely having a lot of power to perform! With its leather interior, heated seats, and sunroof it can make any daily drive or long trip more comfortable. To make the trip better, it also has plenty of power to really get you there fast when needed. Plus it has plenty of room for the family unlike most cars in its class. The Mazda 6 is also one of the most reliable vehicles I've never had the pleasure of owning!
accountCircle Melissa C
Car is great on gas whether short or long trips.
My car is IN. Excellent condition. I am second owner had since January. I have replaced the alternator and radiator. . It vets excellent gas. Mileage and easy to drive. Very comfortable and roomy. Has a very late trunk. Radio and CD player work great.
accountCircle Heather R
I'm very impressed with the mazda 6. I would recommend this car to anyone great runn8ng and gas. Very economical and fast havent drove anything else that runs its good.
It's an all around great,fun, car to drive and own.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Rebecca W
Amazingly still moving, would be a play on words with Mazda in first word.
I'd describe my vehicle as essentially as a box on wheels with minimal comfort that does the basic job of getting me from place to place. It has nearly 200, 000 miles on it and the engine wear and tear is noticeable. I fear every mile I drive I am one mile closer to the next break down. The check engine light is constantly one, currently an o2 sensor needs to be replaced but I do not have the money. Intermittently the car will not start if it is in park and will only start in neutral, but there auto technicians have no explanation for the problem. The back brakes were recently replaced but the front need to be done soon. A year ago, the former driver was in an accident and the hood appears to be slightly open, the damage was never repaired. The body also has rust which is not worth repairing. Comfort wise, there are no special features, but the air conditioning and heat work. Yeah!
accountCircle Rebecca J
Mazda still zooming, my Mazda 6 has wear & tear but gets me where I need to go.
My car is nearing 200,000 miles and as such I am concerned about breakdowns constantly. For the age of the car, it is in decent working condition. I just had to fix the computer so that should keep the car going for a long time. It is a fairly comfortable car, no special features, but does the job I need it to.
accountCircle James K
Has a magnaflow muffler dual exhaust
Great running car and great on gas has a 5 speed manual transmission magnaflow mufflers a ,3.0 v6 new tires great sounding radio, has a cold air intake aftermarket coil pack, leather interior,it's a very spotty fast 4 door car I would recommend to anyone
accountCircle Mike C
The ups and downs of driving a older Mazda. Get the 411 on the good and the bad.
My car runs and drives great. I'm having problems with the door locks sometimes they will lock sometimes it will unlock. Also the digital display for the radio works when it want two. Also the gas gauge works great till it hits a quart tank then it will run out of gas before the gas light comes on. But overall it has been a great car. I want to trade it in but it runs so great I just can't yet. I will probably drive it for another year or two then trade it in on a new Mazda 6.
accountCircle Bianca G
My vehicle is a Mazda 6 it's good on gas mileage and was smooth when driving.
It is old and has normal wear and tear, after this many years there just normal issues. Replacing parts (transmissions, etc). It is reliable and day to day driving is good other than that. The style/design is sleek and drives smooth. The cruise control is convenient and makes driving easier for commuting.
accountCircle Abdul M
After several years, it still can function quite well.
The car is too old. However, it is well maintained. I dislike the sound of the engine. Would prefer to paint in blue color.
accountCircle Ann M
Take care of engine and it will last you!
I think it is very comfortable. I also feel safe driving it.
accountCircle Aaron M
Good car, would recommend
The car drives pretty well. The only problem that I have with it is the check engine light. It stays on constantly even after taking it to be checked out. Other than that everything is fantastic. It is very reliable and a good first car for a student.

Mazda Mazda6 Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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220 HP 23-23 MPG 5 Seats
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2003 Mazda Mazda6 Owner Reviews

4.03
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 43%
3 stars 20%
2 stars 5%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Sarah H on March 1, 2021
Mazda 6- nice cheap sports car.
The vehicle is very reliable. It's a fast car and it's fun to drive. It also runs very smoothly. Its nice and spacious for a sports car and its child -friendly. I have had to change the ac compressor but since then no other problems. Overall for the price it's worth the buy.
accountCircle Bianca G on January 28, 2021
My vehicle is a Mazda 6 it's good on gas mileage and was smooth when driving.
It is old and has normal wear and tear, after this many years there just normal issues. Replacing parts (transmissions, etc). It is reliable and day to day driving is good other than that. The style/design is sleek and drives smooth. The cruise control is convenient and makes driving easier for commuting.

Ranks #7 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2003 Mazda Mazda6 has an average owner rating of 4.08 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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4.36
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4.3
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4.03

Ranks #4 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Mazda Mazda6 has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #4 of 16 other Midsize Cars.

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33 MPG
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32 MPG
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29 MPG

Is The 2003 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Car?

It’s an amazing vehicle, it’s always been very dependable and has required very little maintenance since I've purchased it.
Jessica T.

How Reliable Is The 2003 Mazda Mazda6?

It’s a very reliable vehicle the only issue is the check engine light stays on and occasionally there’s an issue with a sensor.
Colleen E.

Is The 2003 Mazda Mazda6 A Good Value?

I bought my Mazda 6 used and I've owned it for two years when I bought it I paid $1200 for it and I believe it was a great value.
Heather H.

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What's the 2003 mazda 6 speaker size?

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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety