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Hi there,
I have a Mazda CX5, 2012. Its just hit 230,000k on odo.
In the past 6 months it has/will cost me by Monday just under $4,000 (not inc tows and hire cars).
Has it reached the end of its life at 230k or is this just a random run of bad luck?
March $1400
brake issues. front rotors replaced, all brake pads replaced, full service and some extras. battery health 67%
March $569
break down in the middle of nowhere at 9pm, pitch black and 2 degrees celcius.
Faulty Ignition coil replaced at Mazda. (2 more tested poorly but "not in need of replacement yet")
June $166
more brake issues: investigated, advice from Mazda dealer rear rotors are rusty but dont need work or replacement yet
July $538
wont start. Towed to Mazda mechanic. Faulty airflow sensor replaced
August $900-1200 quoted for Monday.
when braking from over 100kph the steering wheel is shuddering. So far they think front rotors need to be replaced AGAIN. This is 10,000k since new front rotors were put on. Investigation Monday will confirm or find other issue.
Before this I have had the car for probably 3 years? maybe more, and no issues at all. Suddenly it seems to be falling apart.
Do cars have a certain amount of K (say 230,000....)they will do before crumbling to pieces?
I cant really afford to buy a good quality car which is why I was trying to keep it running for another year or so, but if it has just reached the end of its life where it will need repair every month as it has this year... its time.
I just dont know if this is a run of bad luck and it will actually be fine for another year or two once the brakes are fixed again...properly this time.
It looks like i will need to replace 'soon' whatever that means to a mechanic - battery (67%health in march), 2 more ignition coils, rear rotors. Tyres will probably be due shortly too knowing my luck.
Hi there,
Correct, the vehicle has exceeded it's most useful period and has had a great amount of km's applied in its 8 years of life. Each car is different as to how long before issues show, but generally any vehicle after 10 years or 150k has potential to start to cost money for repairs.