2003 Mazda Atenza
On the market for 12 days
$5,190
asking price
Mileage
215,740 km
Transmission
automatic
Fuel type
petrol
Vehicle type
sedan
Seats
5
Engine
2.3L (2260cc)
Dealer
0800 Best Deal Cars
Region
Canterbury
Listing checked 4 hours ago
About the Mazda Atenza
Stylish mid-size sedan with refined driving dynamics and quality interior. Good balance of efficiency and performance. European-influenced design.
Reliability & common issues
Models with the 2.2L Skyactiv-D diesel share the well-documented soft camshaft fault (can damage vacuum pump/turbo) plus DPF/EGR carbon buildup on short trips. Separately, 2021 2.5L Skyactiv-G Turbo petrol models had an exhaust valve seal fault causing low-oil warnings (later revised). Non-turbo petrol models generally reliable.
Fun to drive for a mid-size sedan. Good fuel economy. Quality interior.
Overview based on general model reputation — not specific to this listing. Always get a pre-purchase inspection.