1988 Mazda MX-6 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 1988 Mazda MX-6 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
What to check when buying the 1988 Mazda MX-6
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (9), electrical system (2) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88V022000 | 1988-02-22 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURES BELOW 0 DEGREE F, FROST MAY ACCUMULATE WITHIN THE THROTTLE BODY UNDER EXTENDED CONSTANT SPEED OPERATION. |
| 87V196000 | 1987-12-29 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:drum:shoes/linings | VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON. |
| 87V186000 | 1987-12-07 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | FUEL TANK FIXING BAND RETENTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT, ALLOWING THE BAND TO RUB AGAINST THE FUEL TANK BY VEHICLE VIBRATIONS. |
| 87V149000 | 1987-09-17 | vehicle speed control:linkages | FLOOR MAT COULD INTERFERE WITH RELEASE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL DUE TO IMPROPER SHAPE OF MAT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1988 Mazda MX-6 for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1988 Mazda MX-6 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page sets out the 1988 Mazda MX-6 for buyers, in plain words.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Engine and fuel
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Space and size
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
Best uses
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Try before you buy
A test week in the MX-6 tells you more than any review. Rent the MX-6 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the MX-6 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
Money matters
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Let us know
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1988 Mazda MX-6 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1988 Mazda MX-6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1988 Mazda MX-6
Does CarmaCars sell the 1988 Mazda MX-6?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1988 Mazda MX-6 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1988 Mazda MX-6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.