2005 Mazda 6 Review
Price Estimate: $1,756 - $2,729





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- More fun to drive than most family cars, slick-shifting manual transmission, smooth power delivery, nicely appointed interior, multiple body styles.
Cons
- Tight rear-seat accommodations, engines lack the vigor of competitors, interior materials aren't always top quality.
What’s new
New hatchback and wagon body styles were added to the lineup at the end of 2004 and carry over unchanged for 2005. The optional automatic transmission on all V6 models has been upgraded from a five-speed to a six-speed unit.
Edmunds says
Tired of the dull, sensible, vanilla-flavored family car? If you're willing to give up some passenger room, the Mazda 6 promises to add a dash of zing to your daily commute whether you're looking for a sedan, hatchback or wagon.
For sale near Downingtown, PA
20 listings
- 104,337 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 17 City / 25 Hwy MPG
- Royers 219 Auto Sales (176 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Du Bois, PA
REALLY NICE RUNNING LITTLE WAGON! FULLY SERVICED AND READY TO TAKE ON THE OPEN ROAD! DOES QUALIFY FOR A SERVICE CONTRACT AND IS CURRENT ON INSPECTI...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/25 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1YVHP82D355M12432
Stock: M12432
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-15-2025- 100,080 miles
- No accidents, 7 owners, personal use only
- 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- Best Auto Sales and Service LLC (220 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Springfield, MA
2005 MAZDA A6 S SPORT REALLY BEAUTIFUL SHAPE GOOD MILEAGE WITH ONLY 100K MILEAGE CLEAN TITLE GOOD CONDITION TITLE IN HAND CASH PRICE IS $4,000 EVE...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1YVHP84D455M48370
Stock: M48370
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-28-2025
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2005 Mazda 6 Sports Wagon Review
5 out of 5 starstfrancl, 04/29/2012
2005 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
We purchased the car 4 years ago with 40K miles and currently have 82K miles.
This has been an excellent car.
While it is a station wagon it drives and handles very well, more like a sports sedan.
The V-6 and six speed auto is a very good combination of performance and mileage.
It also has a very good Bose aduio system.
The heater, heated seats and AC all preform well.
We have not had … any maintenace issues other than the standard upkeep of tires, brakes, etc.
Great car, other than a rust spot
4 out of 5 starsNick Jordan, 10/24/2015
2005 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
I've had my 2005 mazda6 s for 10 years (106k miles), bought it used as a 1 year old for $17.6k. I love the car, but it has a real problem for longevity in MI. The car will rust on the rear wheel well lip, typically in the passenger's side. This is not just bad luck with my car, its a defect across most of these cars. If you see a 2003-2005 in the midwest, odds are it will have rust … in this exact spot. There are about 6 of these cars in the parking lot where I work, and all but 1 of them have this issue. Aside from that though, this car has been very solid mechanically, with almost no issues outside of routine maintenance. It's fun to drive, I get 19-25 MPG depending on weather (and I'm a somewhat aggressive driver), and I think the interior is laid out well and comfortable. Its a real shame that the body isn't going to hold up long enough to match the drivetrain. Also, it handles terribly in the snow with stock tires, but does quite well with snow tires on.
205K Original owner
4 out of 5 starsoomzoom, 08/30/2016
2005 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
Running strong 11 years later original motor & transimission. Regular oil changes, transmission fluid very 30K to 40K, brakes tires, a couple of coil packs, plugs at 170K. It need shocks & springs, & a new head liner but I plan to keep. Hoods chips are rusting. Just had a plastic tee fitting on the coolant line under the air inlet hose crack and leak all the coolant out on highway. … Daughter continued to drive until the engine stopped. Replaced tee, refilled coolant, changed oil and runs fine. One tough engine or I got lucky.
my first car
4 out of 5 starsMiguel Martinez, 05/09/2017
2005 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
This car generates alot of road at high speeds. The ride is smooth and shifts like butter and that's coming from a 12 year old car. The back seats are decent with a enough room to get a car seat back there. The digital information display is go's and out as it's common with this year as well as a headliner i wished held up better. This is definitely a great car to take around corners if … you need to. Beware of any sign of rust near the rear wheel wells which is very common, i was lucky enough with living in michigan(saltly winter roads) i found one without any.
2005 6 Highlights
Hatchback
i Sport
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $22,025 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 23 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $167/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 22.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the 6 include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover5 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintMarginal
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