1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-6 V6 ABS 2.5 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1994 Mazda MX-6 2.5i V6 24V by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-6 02 Side by Interesting.cars.insta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-6 V6 ABS 2.5 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1993 Mazda MX-6 Mystere LS V6 in Brilliant Black, Rear Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe is a 164-hp 2.5-liter V6 coupe with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $18,925 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 164 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 27 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The MX-6 measures 181.5 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,925 ($42,565 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 164 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 27 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 181.5 in |
| Width | 68.9 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 44 in |
| Legroom Rear | 27.7 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1993 Mazda MX-6 LS Coupe with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-6. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 19, 2015 · 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 overheat.
Consequence: If the ignition switch overheats there would be an increased risk of a fire.
Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6. Mazda's number for this recall is 8715J.
NHTSA campaign 15V674000
Oct 5, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
NHTSA campaign 05E065000
Apr 2, 1992 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
Consequence: THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTRETAINING BOLT CAN RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION FAILING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTIONAND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy: INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
NHTSA campaign 92V045000
54 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-6
Owner Complaints
54 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 Mazda MX-6 (5 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 8 |
| Steering | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1993 MAZDA MX-6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.