One problem related to ignition switch has been reported for the 1997 Mazda 626. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Mazda 626. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a recall resolution regarding replacing the ignition switch. After the ignition switch was replaced, the engine intermittently failed to start when the contact turned the key in the ignition. The manufacturer was not notified. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was 120,105.