2004 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2004

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (36%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

104160 mi 2 non-dealer shops showed me that rotors are cracked. 2 dealerships told me that the marks are not cracks in the rotors. Only 10,000km on these rotors. 
124000 mi

C $1300
Rear Brakes, calipers, rotors 
133300 mi

C $525
Front pads and rotors. 
65000 mi

US $20
While having brake rotors replaced, the mechanic discovered a part of the hardware was missing - we ordered the parts and he installed them. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

124000 mi

US $130
rear brakes and rotors 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

106020 mi

C $930
plus emergency brake cable--emergency brake was not working. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

45260 mi

C $980
Emergency brake did not fully disengage. replaced emergency brake, ground rotors and replaced pads. said transmission seal leaked. did not repair. have not detected any fluid under the car. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

16317 mi

C $5
Squealing brakes. Dealer said it's normal. Applied Permatex Disc Brake Quiet to pads. 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

160-horsepower 2.3L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

127000 mi

US $300
Brake calipers were destroyed by a mechanic who worked on the car prior to my purchase of the car. Had calipers replaced & rotors turned. 
202000 mi

US $600
Replaced front pads, rear pads, and rear rotors 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

260000 mi Needed an emergency brake cable 

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2004 Mazda Mazda3 Brake Problems

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