Vehicle recall R/2016/210

Mazda Demio and Mazda B Series recall: Fire may occur

DVSA recall R/2016/210 names the Mazda Demio, Mazda B Series and 5 other models. It was launched 30 September 2016. It covers vehicles built 1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2016/210
Launched: 30 September 2016
Issued by: MAZDA
Manufacturer reference: AF050A
Vehicles: 84,062 across the whole recall

What can go wrong

Carbonised grease may accumulate between the contact points in the ignition switch reducing the insulation performance inside the switch. In this condition the switch may generate heat resulting in smoke and in the most serious case a fire.

The fix

On affected vehicles replace the ignition switch.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. DVSA gives one vehicle number for the whole recall: 84,062.
Model	Built
Mazda B Series	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002
Mazda Demio	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002
Mazda 121	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002
Mazda 626	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002
Mazda MPV	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002
Mazda MX3	not recorded
Mazda MX6	1 January 1989 to 31 December 2002

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/2020/057 Moisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade 9 March 2020, Mazda B Series
R/2003/058 Front steering knuckle may have cracked 27 April 2003, Mazda B Series

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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.

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