Vehicle recall R/2003/098

Mazda 6 recall: Brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative.

DVSA recall R/2003/098 names the Mazda 6. It was launched 8 August 2003. DVSA does not record the build dates for this recall.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2003/098
Launched: 8 August 2003
Issued by: MAZDA
Vehicles: 16,332 across the lines below

What can go 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.

The fix

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.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Mazda 6	not recorded	16,332

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2003/099 Fog lamp security concern. 12 December 2003, Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5
R/2003/018 Engine stalls whilst driving 7 February 2003, Mazda 6
R/2004/111 Fuel leakage from the fuel tank 11 September 2004, Mazda 6
R/2004/110 The injector oil seal on the cylinder head cover may become detached 11 September 2004, Mazda 6
R/2006/098 Engine may stall. 21 July 2006, Mazda 5, Mazda 6
R/2007/032 Air bag may fail 9 March 2007, Mazda 6

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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