1996 Mazda MX-6 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.0 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 1996 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.
1996 Mazda MX-6 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 212 g/km | 240 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.95 | $15.81 | $20.65 | $20.65 |
1996 Mazda MX-6: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 24 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,600 | US$2,900 | US$4,100 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,790 | $3,162 | $4,130 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1996 Mazda MX-6
- NHTSA lists 2 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (7), service brakes (2) and unknown or other (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
| 98V249000 | 1998-10-08 | air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE SAS SENSOR UNIT. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN MINOR UNDERCARRIAGE IMPACTS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1996 Mazda MX-6 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1996 Mazda MX-6 for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1996 Mazda MX-6, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the MX-6
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Specs, explained
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
The EPA rates it at 9.0 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 27 litres. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.95, and a 300 km weekend about $41.85. The EPA estimates US$2,600 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the MX-6
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. In plain terms, its 340 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
A longer test drive
Rent the MX-6 first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week with the MX-6 answers more than any brochure. Rent the MX-6 for a week and see how it fits your life.
Running costs
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $139.50 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. 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.
Over to you
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 1996 Mazda MX-6 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Mazda MX-6 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Mazda MX-6
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 Mazda MX-6 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1996 Mazda MX-6 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,600 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2790.00.
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.