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Mazda Mazda3 Reliability & Durability Pros and Cons
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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review Official TrueDelta review by Michael Karesh For just about any Toyota the top reason to buy the car is reliability. Hondas and Mazdas tend to be quite reliable, but no make is as consistently reliable for ten-plus years of ownership as a Toyota. My only area of concern, which also applies to the Civic:... Comparison vehicle: 2019 Mazda Mazda3 |
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Not the car for me... 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons NCDurmguy I do have to hand it to this car; it's been DEAD RELIABLE. Nothing has been broken enough to warrant a trip to the shop. THe only issue I had was with the heater fan making noise, and then the heater stopped working at the end of last winter, but... |
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2005 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member5872 I've owned many great Mazdas in the past and they have always been exceptional cars, but this 3 has been awful. Everything was OK until around 70k miles and from there on out it has been nonstop issues.
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Sensible ZOOM ZOOM 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member5839 It was neck and neck between the Mazda3 and the MINI COOPER. I had my heart set on the MINI, but reliability was the deciding factor. I spent countless hours researching vehicles over the last several months and was very dismayed at all the mechanical issues that plague the... |
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Fun to Go 2009 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4934 reliabiilty is excellent so far. both rear shocks leaked after about 65,000 miles. one oxygen sensor replacemnent. that is it so far. made in hiroshima says it all i guess |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member1524 After 5 years of ownership and 67,000 miles, there were no major repairs. The only issue was a A/C filter problem that was fixed under warranty 2 years in. |
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Mazda 3 vs. BMW 1-series 2010 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member5601 The drivetrain reliability on this car is awful. Clutch started failing at 40K, axles have gone bad, wheel bearings have gone bad, suspension has been replaced.. |
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Fun, practical, reliable and budget friendly 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Love Letter Member5078 Consumer Reports top rated is always a good choice. |
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2009 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member5326 Have owned other Mazdas and liked them. |
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Missouri, United States Reputation for reliability. |
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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Bahrain |
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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member3316 According to various sources it is not as good as Honda/Toyota. I had 0 problems with the 3. In equal time and distance the Corrola had given me some light headache though. |
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2005 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4528 Had several repairs during warranty. None engine related except one. Nearly every repair was covered by a TSB so known problems. Plus developed rust on inside door panels due to improper factory clean;Mazda has a lot of problems with rust in this model |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4498 My alternator went out after 10,000 miles of gentle driving. It happened to fail as I was driving through the coastal Oregon mountains, causing me to lose power steering intermittently on the twisties. Inexcusable for modern, brand-new automobile!! |
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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Illinois, United States |
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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Texas, United States |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4320 The Mazda3 has had no repairs, and has only received regular maintenance. Likewise I have used this car for more than 55k miles in two years including several 12+ hour drives with no issues at all. |
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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4243 Solid Car. No rattling or vibrating in cockpit after 70,000km. Strong engine. |
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2007 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Virginia, United States Above average reliability rating by Consumer Reports. |
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2004 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4113 |
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2006 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4060 no unscheduled maintenance in four years |
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2005 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member4047 Very durable even in a off-road country environment. With many trips off-road including towing light recreation trailers (kayak/bike/motocross) no problems have risen from these expeditions. |
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2008 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member3960 good history, from friends |
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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons A member in Massachusetts, United States |
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2010 Mazda Mazda3 Pros and Cons Member3809 I have been impressed with previous Mazdas I have owned. The 3 was well rated with CR and other automotive sites. |
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