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 11 Mazda 3 owner reviews
| 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: 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: | 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: 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: | 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: Stable machine to a sensible exploitation
Cons: There is no anti-corrosion treatment - and as a result, rust bodywork
| 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
| 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
Pros: If it is not just beginning of corrosion and is treated with Crown ideal car
| Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 10 years) | Owned for: | 30`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (100% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 610 € (~ 610 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good car, low fuel consumption
Cons: Corrosion
| Purchase year: | 2011 (age of car 0 years) | Owned for: | 210`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 180 € (~ 25 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good quality