Mazda 3
Mazda 3 technical data
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Is Mazda 3 a reliable car?
Overall, the reliability of the Mazda 3 is average. The number of defects found on the Mazda 3 during the annual technical checkups is about average for a car of its age.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by Mazda 3 generation from 2011 to 2013, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2019 , reliability scores vary quite significantly between generations of Mazda 3. For more information, check the respective generation information.
Most Mazda 3 engines are chain-driven, which is considered more reliable than belt-driven engines.
Mazda 3 reviews
Total 12 Mazda 3 owner reviews
Pros: Economic and cheap operation, do not require efforts to maintain, good visual appearance.
Cons: Slightly noisy cabin and could be a bit more space, disease is CD player. Often need for shock absorbers to change, because users rarely pay attention to things like that - because they don't see it. A lot of rust
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 25`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (90% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 200 € (~ 200 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: If in good condition, requires very little investment - the perfect budget option / first car. Good sound system. Spacious boot.
Cons: Strongly rusts without anti-rust treatment. The petrol version (without gas) consumes more fuel than you would like.
| Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 12 years) | Owned for | 23`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.4 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 150 € (~ 150 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: its sporty, its fun while still practical and elegant
Cons: the real fuel usage is lot higher than advertised, may be due to age
| Purchase year: | 2024 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 2`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.3 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 320 € (~ 320 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Stable machine to a sensible exploitation
Cons: There is no anti-corrosion treatment - and as a result, rust bodywork
| Purchase year: | 2007 age of car 2 years) | Owned for | 180`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 530 € (~ 58 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Easy and funny to drive, powerful breaks.
Reliable car, never let me down.
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 50`000 kilometers (8 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1100 € (~ 137 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: If it is not just beginning of corrosion and is treated with Crown ideal car
| Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 8 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
| Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 6`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 270 € (~ 270 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Normal Golf class used vehicle
Cons: As with any used car