1997 Mazda MX-6 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 1997 Mazda MX-6 Coupe is a 118-hp 2.0-liter inline-4 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,645 MSRP and is rated at 26 mpg combined.
It makes 118 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway (26 mpg combined).
The MX-6 measures 181.5 inches long on a 102.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,604 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,645 ($41,805 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 118 hp |
| Torque | 127 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 23 MPG |
| Highway | 31 MPG |
| Combined | 26 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 |
| Curb Weight | 2,604 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 34.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 44 in |
| Legroom Rear | 27.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 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
Sep 8, 1998 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. AN EXTERNAL SPRING IN THE TIMING BELT TENSIONER CAN BREAK AND GET CAUGHT IN THE TIMING BELT.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POSSIBLE ENGINE STALLING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TENSIONER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY.
NHTSA campaign 98V206001
4 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1997 Mazda MX-6
Owner Complaints
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Mazda MX-6. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 3 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
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 1997 MAZDA MX-6. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.