Mazda 6 Recall R/2003/098: Brake Fluid Level Warning Light May Become Inoperative, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Aug 2003
- Launched
- 16,332
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/098
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 6 vehicles. The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. The dealer will check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced: resulting in non-operation of the warning light.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING LIGHT MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. Defect: The brake fluid reservoir may expand temporarily during pressure bleeding of the system. This may cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light. Remedy: Check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary. Additionally attach a caution label to the reservoir concerning the brake fluid bleeding pressure.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the float of the fluid level sensor to seize or be displaced - resulting in non-operation of the warning light.
The Fix
The dealer will check position and operation of the float and adjust where necessary.
Are You Affected?
6 may be included. Mazda estimates 16,332 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/098. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 3, 6Mounting points for seat runner may fail | Low | R/2017/150 | |
| 6Airbag may malfunction | Urgent | R/2017/048 | |
| 6, BT-50, RX8Driver's front airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/084 | |
| 3, 6Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2014/134 | |
| 6Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2013/047 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2003/058 on 27 Apr 2003, for front steering knuckle may have cracked. The one launched after it was R/2003/099 on 12 Dec 2003, for fog lamp security concern. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/098, launched 8 August 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.