1988 Mazda MX-6 Review

1988 Mazda MX-6 is a Coupe 2-dr style car measuring 177.00 in length and 53.50 in height. Made in Japan, 1988 Mazda MX-6 has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 15,099 with just total of 5 recalls in the past 1988 Mazda MX-6. It’s seating 5 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 15.90 gallon. The engine is 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Mazda
Model: MX-6
Trims Available: 3
Location: JAPAN
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Engine: 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $15,099 USD
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY
Tires: 195/60R15
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Mazda MX-6 1988 Trims

1988 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo

Engine: 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 28 HWY

1988 Mazda MX-6 DX

Engine: 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

1988 Mazda MX-6 LX

Engine: 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V
Transmission: 4A | 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: COUPE 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 24 City / 31 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • 1YVGD31C8J5106028
  • JM1GD3132J1500301
  • 1YVGD31C6J5124513
  • JM1GD3137J1558095
  • 1YVGD31C5J5113826
  • 1YVGD31C4J5102235
  • JM1GD3137J1541247
  • JM1GD3133J1511047

Safety & Recalls

Recall 88V022000 started on /Date(572504400000-0500)/.

Summary: AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION.

Consequence: FROST ACCUMULATION ON THE THROTTLE VALVE MAY PREVENT THEVALVE FROM RETURNING SMOOTHLY.

Remedy: INSTALL A NEW TYPE THERMOSTAT DESIGNED TO RAISE THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE AND WARM THE THROTTLE BODY TO A LEVEL ABOVE FREEZING.

Recall 87V186000 started on /Date(565851600000-0500)/.

Summary: FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS.

Consequence: THIS COULD WEAR A HOLE IN THE FUEL TANK WHICH COULDRESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.

Remedy: REPAIR FUEL FIXING BAND BY INSTALLING A RUBBER SHEET.

Recall 87V149000 started on /Date(558849600000-0400)/.

Summary: FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT.

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL ANDCREATE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REMOVE PRESENT MAT AND REPLACE WITH NEW IMPROVED MAT.

Recall 87V196000 started on /Date(567752400000-0500)/.

Summary: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.

Consequence: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, REPEATED BRAKE OPERATION MAYDAMAGE THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT, ALLOWING WATER OR DUST INTRUSION ANDSUBSEQUENT PISTON CONTAMINATION.

Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND IF NO SEPARATION IS FOUND GREASE WILL BE APPLIED TO THE COMPONENT INTERFACE TO LOWER FRICTION AND AVOID SUBSEQUENT RELATIVE MOTION. IF SEPARATION IS FOUND THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER DUST BOOT WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall 95V103005 started on /Date(801288000000-0400)/.

Summary: THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.

Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AND CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. THEY SHOULD ENSURE THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUGGING ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, AND THEN PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS A SIGN OF BREAKING OR CRACKING OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CONTACT THEIR AUTHORIZED DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.

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The 1988 Mazda MX-6 is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 5 recalls recorded in our database for 1988 Mazda MX-6 that’s on average above the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 1988 Mazda MX-6 is its excellent fuel economy. 1988 Mazda MX-6 has a 2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO engine and It gets 21/28 mpg city/highway.

Mazda All models of 1988

Mazda 323

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda 323 Wagon

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda 626

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda 929

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda B-Series

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda MX-6

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

Mazda RX-7

$11,099 - $15,099
21 City / 28 HWY
3 Trims
5
0
2.2L L4 SOHC 12V TURBO

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