William Stopford
Which new cars are best for empty-nesters?
When the family SUV is no longer required, what new vehicle do you replace it with?
1 Day Ago
Marketplace Journalist
Mazda Australia has recalled 565 examples of the MX-5 (ND) sports car due to a defect with its parking assist control unit.
“Due to a software issue, the parking assist control unit in the vehicle that detects obstructions when reversing may not operate as intended,” the carmaker said in its recall notice.
“If the obstruction while reversing the vehicle is not detected, it could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to any persons located behind the vehicle.”
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
- A total of 565 vehicles built between 2023 and 2024 are affected
- The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) list is attached here
- The recall notice is attached here
If you own an affected MX-5, Mazda will contact you to schedule an appointment with your preferred dealer to remedy the software issue once the revised calibration update is available, free of charge.
For more information, you can call Mazda on 1800 036 411.
MORE: Everything Mazda MX-5
Ready to find the right new car at a great deal?
Research cars in our Showroom, compare your options or let our New Car Specialists do the running around to find you a great deal.
Max Davies is a CarExpert journalist with a background in regional media, with a passion for Japanese brands and motorsport.
You might also like
William Stopford
Which new cars are best for empty-nesters?
When the family SUV is no longer required, what new vehicle do you replace it with?
1 Day Ago
Josh Nevett
Porsche 911 Turbo S Land Down Under is an unmistakably Australian version of an iconic German sports car
Porsche Australia’s 75th anniversary celebrations roll on with a wild one-off 911 Turbo S featuring colour-shifting paint and Aussie Easter eggs.
4 Days Ago
James Wong
2026 Porsche 911 GT3 review
Touring or Weissach? James Wong drives the hallowed Porsche 911 GT3 in its two distinct forms to see which is worthier of your $500k spend.
10 Days Ago
William Stopford
Lexus LC Special Edition to mark the end of sexy grand tourer, V8 power in Australia
Lexus Australia is sending off its LC grand tourer with a sportier-looking, V8-powered special-edition coupe.
10 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Mazda CEO confirms an electric MX-5 is being prepared
Mazda MX-5 successor "must also be ready for a scenario without a combustion engine", said the Japanese brand's global chief.
10 Days Ago
Gautam Sharma
2027 Mercedes-Benz C-Class electric review: Quick drive
Polarising design aside, the new C-Class 'electric' is comfortable, rapid, refined, and has a genuine quality feel inside and out.
13 Days Ago
Related
Don't let Google decide who you trust
Add CarExpert as a Preferred Source on Google so your search results prioritise writing by actual experts, not AI.