Thanks switchback for the info on this issue. I raised the issue to start this thread but wasn't sure it was an actual fault.......... until now! Keep us posted on progress.

Like you, I keep my detachable tow ball / bracket attached.
How did the other car fare?

Forced to replace my front number plate today due to it being demolished by a flying plastic wheel cover smashing into it :cry: A camper van coming the other way lost the cover as it passed me- massive bang as it hit the lower bumper / number plate. Like most owners I'd also noticed the holder was a...

fourbanks wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:08 pm


yes indeed. my first-year service is due at the end of January so will report back the current cost once compleated

1st service carried out before Christmas at Leominster Mazda @ £158 with software update. Most of the other surrounding dealers were over £200.

It's worrying how often I see stupid drivers blatantly risking life and limb by doing this. So annoying.

CX3fan wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:41 am I’d be interested to know how much harder the ride is on 235/45 r18s

The depth of the sidewall is pretty much the same so the ride characteristics should be the same.

Has anyone looked at an alternative tyre size for the OE 18 inch wheels? I seem to remember a thread that explored this but can't find it. I googled the subject and it seems a 235/45 r18 is a suitable replacement vs the standard 215/50 r18. If so, their is a far greater choice of tyres available at ...

Thanks for the responses. I was beginning to think I was the only one with this issue. Mine had it's first service last week and I too didn't raise the issue with the dealers as it's not easily replicated on a test drive. Now I know I'm not alone I will get the the dealers to check it out. Should be...

Whilst on holiday if France I noticed that when driving straight on smooth surface A roads / motorways I could feel a slight "notch" in the steering but only when the wheel is in the straight ahead position. It fells like a slight restriction when making small inputs but only when driving ...

Nice car. Best colour.