2007 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2007

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (16%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (3%)

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (35%)

$100 - $499 (48%)

< $100 (9%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Mazda MazdaSpeed3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 263hp 2.3L I4 6-speed manual FWD

65000 mi

US $240
The right rear brake caliper began leaking fluid, and was replaced. 
34000 mi

US $200
replaced oem pads. Found rodent crushed in front lright caliper. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3

Engine not specified

86400 mi

US $1600
Traction control not working 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

46500 mi

C $220
changed calipers, front wheels, left & right 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

97000 mi

US $540
Calipers were not working properly releasing after using parking brake. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

148-horsepower 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

200000 mi

US $436
Brake pedal suddenly became mushy. ABS module had an internal leak and was replaced 
280000 mi

US $534
Replace rear pads, rotors, and one caliper 
290000 mi

US $446
Replace brake master cylinder 
114700 mi

C $1500
Rear pads calipers and rotors 
87200 mi

US $375
a seal in the brake was leaking. 
90000 mi

US $40
Brake pedal seemed very low. Thought it was the master cylinder. My mechanic said he thought it was just that the brake fluid needed flushing 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Sedan

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

94000 mi

US $360
replaced failed master brake cylinder 
78614 mi

US $488
Replace Front and Rear brake rotors and brake pads 
80600 mi

C $300
Parking brake cable snapped several years back, finally replaced. 
83800 mi Front right brake seized and got quite warm. So had to replace disc and pads. Left brake replaced just pads. 
133920 mi

C $600
replaced rear pads and rotors 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

94860 mi

C $960
Replaced rear pads, rotors, calipers. 
93620 mi

C $600
basic [brake] repair 
128550 mi

C $655
Replaced pads, rotors and calipers on rear brakes. 
71000 mi

US $234
car wouldn't start -- neutral safety switch replaced 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 4dr Hatch

156-horsepower 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

126000 mi

US $550
Expected replacement of the rear brake pads and rotors; they were worn and making noise. During repair it was discovered that both rear calipers were rusted and couldn't be put back on after removal so new calipers had to be installed. 
80000 mi

US $600
Replaced seized emergency brake cable 
126580 mi

C $150
left rear caliper was stuck. I discovered this when I replaced pads and rotors and could not retract the piston. I suspected it was stuck because the rotor was very rusty, not being scrubbed clean. Replaced with reman caliper. 

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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Brake Problems

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