Mazda3
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Mazda3 Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Mazda3 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Mazda3 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3* | 22 4.5 5200 | ||
| 2010 | Mazda | Mazda3 |  | 101 6.1 7300 | |
| 2009 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3* | 20 9.5 14900 | ||
| 2009 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 44 8.9 18000 | |
| 2008 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3 |  | 26 7.2 21300 | |
| 2008 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 52 9.5 28300 | |
| 2007 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3 | | 28 8.9 33000 | |
| 2007 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 70 8.1 33800 | |
| 2006 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 62 7.6 53100 | |
| 2005 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 39 8.7 57400 | |
| 2004 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 32 7.7 70100 | |
To see how the Mazda3's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Mazda3. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2010 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 37 10.8 12400 | ||
| 2009 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 29 11.7 23800 | ||
| 2008 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 37 11.6 32900 | ||
| 2007 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 40 11.6 37800 | ||
| 2006 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 33 11.5 59200 | ||
| 2005 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 27 11.5 61700 | ||
To see how the Mazda3's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Mazda3--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Mazda3 Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Mazda3 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2010 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2009 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2008 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Mazda3 Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check. Mazda3 Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Mazda3's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Mazda3's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Mazda3 Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Mazda3's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Mazda3, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
"Why (Not) the Mazda3?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Mazda3--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Mazda3 review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Mazda3 Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Mazda3 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Mazda3--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Mazda3 Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Mazda3 by owners, visit:
2005 Mazda3 Specifications
| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Hatch |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 103.9 | 103.9 |
| Length | 178.3 | 176.6 |
| Width | 69.1 | 69.1 |
| Height | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Curb Weight | 2758 | 2808 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| R1 Headroom | 39.1 | 39.1 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 54.9 | 54.9 |
| R1 Hip Room | 54.9 | 54.9 |
| R1 Legroom | 41.9 | 41.9 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.4 | 38.4 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 54.0 | 54.0 |
| R2 Hip Room | 53.9 | 53.9 |
| R2 Legroom | 36.3 | 36.3 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.4 | 17.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.4 | 31.2 |
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2005 Mazda3 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | i | s | SP23 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 148@6500 TQ: 135@4500 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 160@6500 TQ: 150@4500 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 160@6500 TQ: 150@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/50VR17 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/50VR17 tires | |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Bose audio system, 222W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | ||
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2005 Mazda3 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | s | SP23 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 160@6500 TQ: 150@4500 | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 160@6500 TQ: 150@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50VR17 tires | 205/50VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Bose audio system, 222W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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