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2013 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (16%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (14%)

Chart based on 76 repairs.
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2013 Mazda Mazda3 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (80%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

57000 mi

US $250
removed cleaned and reinstalled EGR Valve. the car was having a longer than normal time to cold start consistently. this a relatively known service. i also had the battery and spark plugs done while in the shop due to mileage/time in service, although not necessary 
82000 mi

US $700
Car was idling roughly and had occasional problems cranking up. Like it would take longer to crank before the engine fires up. It almost sounds like the enginr was choking before starting up. Car would idle roughly but only after the engine has warmed up. Dealership did not diagnose the car, but suggested throttle body and intake valve cleaning, valve cover and spark plug replacement. The idea was these services would fix the problem. After having all of those done, the issue with idling roughly has gradually gone away. It doesn't seem to an issue anymore, today is like 1 month since the car was worked on. The car still has the occasional issue of trouble starting up. Same symptoms, it takes longer to crank before the engine fires up. Only seems to happen when the engine is warm, has not ever happened yet on a cold start. I am working around this issue by stabbinh the gas pedal as soon as i notice the car taking longer to fire up. 
38300 mi

US $30
connector to mass air flow sensor shorted out, causing a check engine light warning. Failed emissions test. Replaced connector. 
45000 mi

US $25
MAF sensor. Car bogging during acceleration. Check engine light. 
48100 mi

US $25
MAF rewire 
65000 mi Transmission mount replacement under warranty. 

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2013 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

18000 mi Engine idle skip once and a while. Removed battery and 6 hours later connected battery. Cleared up the issue. 
55800 mi

C $94
Oil pressure sensor 
9000 mi Fuel pump failure 
42000 mi Car leaked over a quart of oil. Mechanic discovered the oil filter they'd installed 2 weeks earlier had split seam and was leaking. Replaced oil filter and topped off oil level. BTW they used 5W30 oil (both 2 wks earlier & now). 
46000 mi Once the pump fit about 2 gal more than I expected into the car. Then the gauge read full for 2-3 times as many miles as normal. Next time, the pump automatically shut off for a full tank after only a couple gallons. Next time back to normal. 
53700 mi

US $5
The oil drain plug was leaking slightly and got replaced. 

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