Mazda 5, 6 Recall R/2006/098: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 21 Jul 2006
- Launched
- 2,005
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/098
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled 5, 6 vehicles built between 3 October 2005 and 29 December 2005. It is possible for the camshaft sensor plate mounting bolts to loosen. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and tighten the sensor plate to the specified torque. Only replace parts if they are seen to be damaged. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible for the camshaft sensor plate mounting bolts to loosen. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition the sensor plate and bolts may fall off resulting in an engine stall and inability to restart.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL. Defect: It is possible for the camshaft sensor plate mounting bolts to loosen. If the vehicle continues to be used in this condition the sensor plate and bolts may fall off resulting in an engine stall and inability to restart. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and tighten the sensor plate to the specified torque. Only replace parts if they are seen to be damaged.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in an engine stall and inability to restart.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and tighten the sensor plate to the specified torque. Only replace parts if they are seen to be damaged.
Are You Affected?
5, 6 built between 3 October 2005 and 29 December 2005 may be included. Mazda estimates 2,005 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/2006/098. 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?.
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This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2005/115 on 10 Aug 2005, for possible fuel leak. The one launched after it was R/2006/114 on 16 Aug 2006, for engine may seize. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2006 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/098, launched 21 July 2006. 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.