Mazda3
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- 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, 2009:
Repair Info by VIN
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To get started, click here.
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3* | 16 6.1 7300 | ||
| 2009 | Mazda | Mazda3 |  | 38 6.7 8200 | |
| 2008 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3* | 19 7.8 13200 | ||
| 2008 | Mazda | Mazda3 | 54 | | 50 8.9 15200 |
| 2007 | Mazda | MazdaSpeed3* | 20 8.3 20300 | ||
| 2007 | Mazda | Mazda3 |  | 51 8.3 23800 | |
| 2006 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 57 8.1 39100 | |
| 2005 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 35 9.3 49500 | |
| 2004 | Mazda | Mazda3 | | 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:
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 MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Mazda3. Price the Mazda3.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. | Rbt. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4-door Sedan | i | 13,710 | 12,848 | 560 | 0 |
| s | 16,880 | 15,805 | 560 | 0 | ||
| 2006 | 4-door Hatch | s | 17,370 | 16,262 | 560 | 0 |
Mazda3 Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Mazda3 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Mazda3 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Mazda3.
Dealer Price Quotes
Mazda3 Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
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:
2006 Mazda3 Specifications
Repair Info by VIN
Want repair and accident information on a specific car? AutoCheck is more comprehensive and less expensive than CarFax.
To get started, click here.
| 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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2006 Mazda3 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | i | s |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 150@6500 TQ: 135@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 | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 195/65HR15 tires | 205/55HR16 tires |
| Optional Tires | 205/55HR16 tires | 205/50VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 4 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers | Bose audio system, 222W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2006 Mazda3 4-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | s |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 160@6500 TQ: 150@4500 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 205/50VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Bose audio system, 222W, 7 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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