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2005 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (6%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 329 repairs.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (33%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (24%)
Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi | Parking brake cable on left side seized. Towed to prevent damage to rotor and wheel. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 134300 mi US $180 |
Master cylinder replaced. |
| 184000 mi US $120 |
Rear brake pads were worn down. |
| 81000 mi US $150 |
Was told there was a leaking caliper seal on the right rear brake caliper. Took car to have caliper replaced along with routine maintenance. Was told it was necessary to have caliper replaced in pairs - to the tune of $1400. No thanks. Found another shop that replaced the one rear leaking caliper for a reasonable price. |
| 65000 mi US $180 |
Right rear caliper replaced. During a brake fluid bleed (fluid was old and dirty) the bleed valve stuck open and could not be closed, requiring a new caliper. |
| 89900 mi C $230 |
Parking brake cable partially seized causing rubbing of rear brake pad on one rotor. Replaced parking brake cable. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 62000 mi C $2500 |
Rear and front rotors were replaced due to rust. |
| 58980 mi C $970 |
Replace brake cables, parking |
| 137640 mi C $250 |
Caliper replaced |
| 145080 mi C $700 |
RR caliper seized |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 31300 mi | Brake light switch, both front wheel bearings, wheel speed sensor. |
| 75000 mi US $75 |
Front ABS Sensor |
| 198000 mi US $88 |
Replaced all pads and rear rotors (rotors were $50, I did not include the $60 in pads in the total) |
| 130200 mi C $500 |
left front caliper seized, line ruptured. |
| 150000 mi US $30 |
Rear Brake Caliper frozen |
| 84480 mi C $500 |
changed rear brake pads and rotor. Brake line was leaking and it took 3 days to get the part. The calipers were stuck on breaks so these were changed also. |
| 94100 mi US $500 |
Brake booster leaking internally. Brake pedal goes to floor. |
2005 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch
160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 47000 mi US $600 |
Brake light came on and stayed on. Faulty sensor in brake fluid reservoir; replaced. |
| 65000 mi US $1900 |
Front brake calipers needed to be rebuilt. Front pads and rotors also replaced. |
| 114000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front right hub |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Speed sensor went bad |
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