turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD
59955 mi C $1024 |
MVI, brake service, replaced RR door latch, |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
9300 mi | Stability control light turned on while I was parking the car (shifter in R mode). Don't know what happened. After a engine restart the light went off. Known issue: http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2012/mazda/mazda3/electronic_stability_control/problem.aspx |
73000 mi US $110 |
Replaced front brake pad and rotors. |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
128000 mi US $150 |
Rear brake pads and rotors |
41000 mi US $320 |
Rear brake pads were down to 1-2 mm. Both rear rotors and pads were replaced. This was done in my driveway in a little over an hour by YourMechanic. |
155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
36300 mi | Had a cyclic grinding/thumping noise. Dealer recommended brakes and rotors (at 34,000 miles!?). Took the car home and discovered bent dust shield rubbing on front brake rotor. Going to a different dealer if I ever go back to Mazda. |
114000 mi US $980 |
LF rotor detached itself from the hub. |
25500 mi | Stuck brake caliper piston pin rear right. Repaired under warranty with no cost to owner. |
148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
29760 mi C $420 |
Rear rotors, and pads replaced |