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Mazda 3 reviews

Mazda 3
4.0 stars
(53) 4.0/5
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Is the Mazda 3 a good car?

  • Performance 4.0 stars
  • Running Costs 3.5 stars
  • Comfort 4.0 stars
  • Reliability 4.5 stars
  • Space Practicality 4.5 stars

2 Mazdas in 29 years!

Added: 13th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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If you want a reliable car get a Mazda! Had the 3 Sport for 11 years now - apart from new tyres nothings gone wrong yet. My 323 only let me down once in 18 years when the radiator failed. If the AA know people have a Mazda they should offer them a discount!!

Lovely car

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2005
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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I have had this car from new and have no desire to change it. It has never let me down and I have covered 120000 miles.

I dont understand what is wanted here

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2010
  • 1400
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Great car BUT too noisy on motorway run --- you need to shout to be heard!

Fabulous car

Added: 12th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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Easy to drive, handles well and very nippy.

Unreliable

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2011
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Some parts fail before recommended change and Mazda don't take any responsibity for them if your car is outside the warranty

Mazda 3 Takara Auto - Good Car

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2009
  • 1598
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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My first Mazda, it won't be my last. Best auto gear box I've ever had - has a manual override to allow sequential change, great for very quick changes when overtaking or merging on dual carriageways. Very nippy performance and it handles beautifully - corners nicely flat and without fuss, doesn't wander in a straight line. Reasonably quiet unless you really push it. I've had it for four years and it has been completely reliable in that time. Roomy inside yet has a decent sized boot. Converts to "estate" mode very quickly and easily. Decent quality cabin features: good, very adjustable climate control; nice radio system with six CD auto-changer. Front seats both have lumber adjustment drivers seat also has full up/down, tilt, front/back adjustment. Steering wheel also has full adjustment. Good quality and comfortable rear seat has triple seat belt provision and has reasonable leg room. I would most definitely have another one based on my experience with this.

Mazda

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • Automatic
  • Diesel
  • Saloon
  • 4
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Excellent car

Great Style and Reliability

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2014
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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This latest version of the Mazda 3 comes with lots of bells and whistles, and is a true drivers car. Added to this is total reliability, safe handling and good fuel economy. Highly recommended.

Four stars

Added: 11th of October 2016

  • 2016
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Comfortable, very well equipped, no turbo by design but could do with a little more power particularly in higher gears. Needs spare wheel not inflation kit ( should be compulsory) Very good all round car.

Mazda 3

Added: 12th of January 2016

  • 2008
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Was very impressed the way the sales person conducted the sale I didn't feel at all uncomfortable or pressurised into the sale. Awaiting notification of vehicle being released after faults being rectified and seviced and new mot ,when i receive the car i will then be able to give a proper review

Mazda 3 Sport Diesel

Added: 20th of November 2013

  • 2009
  • 2000
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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Good all round hatchback, relatively quick and has good handling. Rear wheel arches don't intrude into the load bay very much, so has a useful load area. Slightly disappointed with the fuel economy averages around 43 to 44mpg, but that is with spirited driving, will do much better if one pussy foots around.

Mazda 3 Model 2008

Added: 17th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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All new mazda 3 coming out soon, should improve performance from 2008 model such as : poor rear view vision, road noise, fuel consumption, CO2 emissions, road fund licence band, insurance group

Mazda 3 Tamura

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2012
  • 1560
  • Manual
  • Diesel
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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Not as economical as advertised, but sporty & comfortable for my wife & me. Have yet to discover any reliability issues.

Smooth running

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 1996
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 5
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I bought my Mazda second hand and it's my 6th car. I researched a few different makes and models this time due to a very unhappy experience with a previous car. I bought the 'boot' version as I'd had enough of hatchbacks and wanted a 'grown-up' car. My Mazda 3 is very comfortable, roomy and is the smoothest runner I've ever owned. It's great for long journeys, which is good as my commute is a 150 mile round trip. Steering is light and easy, simple dash layout.Three years in and I've had to replace very little, other than tyres, brakes and battery and the usual annual service consumables. Downsides - fuel consumption is slightly higher than the car I owned directly before the Mazda, and cabin noise is pretty high, but after the first week of driving it I no longer notice the noise of other road users. Minor gripe - a rear window wiper would be welcome, I realise that many cars with a boot don't have a wiper, but some do. All in all, the best car I've driven and the positives for me, more than outweigh any negatives.

Great car in its class

Added: 16th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 1600
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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I bought it at 2 years old and have had it for 3 years now. Its been very reliable and economical, quite comfortable and reasonable performance. In its class I'd say it is excellent.

MAZDA 3

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2007
  • 1500
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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This is a nice car to drive - responsive and handles well, but there is quite a bit of road noise and the engine is quite noisy too. It isn't very fuel efficient using super unleaded. I've had no problems, so a high score for reliability. There's sufficient passenger space for 3 adults, but the boot space is only average.

Mazda 3 Takara Auto

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2008
  • 1600
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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First Mazda I've had. Love it! Handles like a dream, best auto box I've ever had includes a manual override to a sequential change, brilliant. Good trim level, well equipped: climate control, 6-cd autochanger built into radio, plenty of storage space with the bigest glove box I've ever seen in any car, let alone a mid-sized saloon. Cheesy as it sounds, I really can't find anything bad enough to complain about. Some people say the suspension is a tad hard and choppy, but that's the price you pay for a somewhat sportier handling saloon. Personally I've never found it a problem. I'd strongly recommend it to anyone wanting a medium sized saloon with a bit more pzaz than your average family car. I'll have another in due course.

Mazda 3

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2006
  • 1200
  • Automatic
  • Petrol
  • Saloon
  • 4
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I think the car is reliable It is easy to drive I have never had a automatic before but I do like it It has plenty of room inside and in the boot.

the best in its class

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2007
  • 1900
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 4
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Running Costs
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Reliability
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have really enjoyed driving this car it as good as having an automatic as the 6 gear box handles exceptionally well

Reliable and practical

Added: 15th of November 2013

  • 2004
  • 1999
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • Hatchback
  • 5
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The 2.0l chain cam engine was the reason for buying this particular model.(Owing to various cambelt problems in past.) It has proved to be relatively economical in its class. (A regular 33-34mpg and up to 40mpg on a run during summer months - 10% less in winter). The performance is adequate rather than sparkling. It handles well and is good to drive, feeling solid on the road. The size and accommodation is practical as a family car - up to 4 persons, but is a compromise for luggage space. With the rear seats folded down it can swallow a fair load. I bought it 2nd hand at £5000 with 40K miles on but needed to replace wheel bearings, suspension bushes and brakes soon after (probably age rather than wear related.) Have done 50K miles in 3 years since without problems. I would recommend Mazda 3 to others seeking a straightforward mid-range hatchback.

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