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Mazda3

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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, 2009:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
Year	Make	Model	Trips / Year per 100	TS	Cars Mon/Car Av Odo
2009	Mazda	MazdaSpeed3*	join to view		16 6.1 7300
2009	Mazda	Mazda3	71 Fewest         Most Mostly 2008.5s. Higher problem rate than previous model years owing to common failure with audio sytem. Aside from this issue, the cars should be very reliable, and the reported repair rate is likely to continue to drop.		38 6.7 8200
2008	Mazda	MazdaSpeed3*	join to view		19 7.8 13200
2008	Mazda	Mazda3	54 Fewest         Most Might include a few 2008.5s with the problematic audio system.		50 8.9 15200
2007	Mazda	MazdaSpeed3*	join to view		20 8.3 20300
2007	Mazda	Mazda3	28 Fewest         Most In its first model year, but not in later years, the MazdaSpeed3 appears to require more repairs than the regular Mazda3.		51 8.3 23800
2006	Mazda	Mazda3	31 Fewest         Most		57 8.1 39100
2005	Mazda	Mazda3	52 Fewest         Most		35 9.3 49500
2004	Mazda	Mazda3	75 Fewest         Most		30 6.4 61200

To see how the Mazda3's reliability compares to that of competing car models, and for a table key, click here. New results 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 Vehicle 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 Vehicle Reliability Survey and the Vehicle Repair History Survey are posted here:

Mazda3 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.

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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.

Mazda3 Real-World Gas Mileage

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"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.

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Mazda3 Forums (TrueDelta partners)

These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Mazda3 by owners, visit:

MazdaIII.com -- Mazda3 forum

Mazdas247.com -- Mazda3 forum

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