I have a 15 with 20k miles, had zero problems, I bought mine in Jan 2016. So I knew of the problems prior to purchase, so I would say yes. Hoping this recall helps prevent sensor issues, would like to see a recall of the def tank and heater, it seems like a common issue. My issue is the warranty on the emissions stuff should be much longer and they fix this under warranty, it's total bs in my opinion.
I learned firsthand just how inconvenient having no spare is when I was riding back from a friends place with my brother in his cruze eco. He took a turn a little too tight and gashed the rear wheel sidewall on a storm drain. Of course it was at midnight. We were only 15 miles from our apartment. I knew immediately the tire was flat due to the flapping noise and the bumpy ride, then of course the tpms started dinging. "Well this is a bummer, pop the trunk, let's get this changed quick. It's cold out and I want to go home" I said, forgetting that there was an empty void where the spare should be. My brothers wife and I ended up calling our friend to take us home while my brother waited with the car for 4 hours for a tow truck to show up.
im not sure if youre asking aboot gen1 or gen2
I know diesel vehicles (other than full size trucks) aren't popular here in the US, but in European countries and Australia I'm positive the diesel Cruze Holden and Vauxhall twins are much more popular. I'd imagine parts will be available no problem, but you might have to have them shipped over.
For the most part my Miata was reliable. I had to replace the Thermostat & housing due to the thermostat failing, known problem on Miata's. The thermostat would get stuck open and throw a CEL. The top tore in two specific points due to the way Mazda sewed it together, did not leak, but it looked terrible. The rain/water drains got easily clogged and would back up inside the car. The fix was a trombone cleaning brush. Every oil change I'd clean out the drains. The VVT actuator clattered at start up, Mazda/Ford corrected problem in later years. To change the headlight bulb, the car had to either jacked up and front tire and wheel well liner removed, or front of car had to be removed (not kidding). I broke a sway bar link, nobody stocked aftermarket replacements, easier/faster to get through dealer but more expensive. The outboard side bolster on the drivers seat wore out super quick. No local upholsterer would touch/patch because of the side airbag, did not want to repair and cause the airbag not to properly deploy and get sued. I ended up putting a seat cover on that was supposedly side airbag compliant. Never tested.... And at 130K miles, the gear shift knob came apart in my hand while driving. The car started every time I hit the key. Got 31MPG, was a blast to drive, I bought it with 28K on the clock and sold it with 169K.
