In-depth Reviews

Mazda3 owner reviews

Name: Mazda3 hatchback
Brand: Mazda

"The Mazda3 looks great, drives well and features an innovative engine but you’ll need to overlook the lack of rear space"

by Carbuyer team

10 Feb 2020

Carbuyer Rating

4.0 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.5 out of 5

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100%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

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Common Problems

Electrics (1 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2.2 d AT6 Sport

Year of registration

2017

Average annual mileage

15,000 – 19,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

35

Review

The car for it's value was the best I could get when I bought it (It was a courtesy car). So I got the top trim but without the interior leather, lane keep assist, radar cruise control and rear traffic collision (as far I remember). The car is reliable. It's not as good when overtaking, compared to my previous BMW 320d E91 (2009), but is not far behind. There are few downsides - I had to change twice the side mirror motors (under warranty). Also the steering is a bit too light, so you need to keep both hands on when taking hard corners. I have a heavy foot , but the fuel consumption (combined 30%city) is about 7.0 - 7.5 l/100 km. I was expecting @6.0, but I heard that automatic transmission is a little bit thirsty for fuel than in the manual. Other than that, there is a lot to like about this car. It could be more powerful than the 110kW with that 2.2 l engine. With a remapping, the power can be increased. The engine can easily handle 130kW. Be aware that the top trim has 18" wheels, so it's not very comfortable with 215/45 R18. I am planning to increase the size of the tyre to 225/45 R18 and fill them with foam for less noise from our rough British roads.

Reliability

5 out of 5

I wish the car battery would be bigger, so my dash cameras would not drain I'd in 3 days when parked, to the point of using the jump start.

Performance

3 out of 5

It's okay, but I am going to buy something bigger next. Like BMW 530d xDrive

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Fuel economy is not as described, not even what I was expecting.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sport nav 165 ps

Year of registration

2017

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

40

Review

Superb family car - excellently well -equipped with safety and driver assistance kit - superb acceleration, with plenty of torque in 3/4 gears - white leather seats with heated seats, heated steering wheel and head up display on the windscreen make it a pleasure to drive.

Reliability

5 out of 5

Superb - never even had a lightbulb fail !

Performance

4 out of 5

For a medium sized family car, which is not sold as a performance model, I am delighted with the performance

Running Cost

4 out of 5

Mileage could be better - but I am happy to balance this against good performance.