From a driver's point of view you will get a warning light. Certainly on mine (185, may be different for the face lift models) it turns on the DPF warning light. Note that this light also tells you it needs a service (or the indicator has not been reset) or that the DPF filter is blocked. In my opinion - stupid choice of light.
Mazda 5, 2006 about 85k miles. Engine warning light came on yesterday (for the 1st time) while driving under a heavy rain (after 40 miles, 55mph ave.speed). No changes or differences in the ride (temp … read more
Hi, I have the same issue, first oil light, fixed with full service and oil change, then SCBS light, that went, then DPF soot level too high, fixed by keeping revs above 3000 for 10 minute drive and DPF cleaner additive. Now we have the Vehicle System Malfunction message which is a little intermittent and usually comes on 5-10 mins into journey.
I notice you were yet to be made aware of any DPF issues with Mazda Skyactiv diesels so I thought you might like see the attached which comes from the May 2013 issue of Diesel Car. Are you seeing any evidence of rising oil level on the 6 you are running? - For more news, reviews and Top Tens, visit
Is a Mazda 6 Atenza turbo diesel wagon. Since having it, I have the same warning light come up on the dash prior to a service. Check Oil level, Oil pressure warning, engine damage possible with the master warning light aswell. This has come up 7500-8000km after each service, not even making 10,000km each time.
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The DPF warning light came on after driving over 1300 miles in 3 days and from then on, it remained on. This is my third new Mazda 6 but unfortunately with this model there seems to have been
Hi - The DPF warning light has come on on my 56 plate Mazda 6 (143 TD Sport). The car is usually used just for driving 10 miles to work and back per day. However yesterday i drove 90 miles at 50 / 60 … read more
Mazda 6 2.2 All warning Dash lights on. Hi I'm new to this so bare with me. I own a diesel 2.2 mazda wagon/estate. The car was running fine but had the DPF light showing. This light had been showing for 3 months now. After doing what the hand guide said twice I went to four different mechanics who said there is no problem with tbe DPF it may be
2.43K subscribers Subscribe 30K views 3 years ago How to fix the Flashing DPF Light without taking your car to Mazda. This was an issue for me, as my nearest Mazda dealer is over 100KM
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