99 problems have been reported for the 2002 Mazda 626. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2002 Mazda 626. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train with 69 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Power Train | |
| Suspension | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Air Bag | |
| Seat Belt | |
| Equipment | |
| Tire | |
| Structure | |
| Steering | |
| Visibility | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Service Brakes |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2002 Mazda 626 in the United States are 46,293 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Mazda 626 owners in the last 20 years is 99, and the age of the vehicle is 20, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 99 / 46,293 / 20 * 1000 = 0.11.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Mazda 626 model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2002 Mazda 626 in 2002.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mazda 626, the following table can be used to compare the 2002 Mazda 626 with the Mazda 626 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2002 626 is 99 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Mazda 626 is 293.