I will kick off with a few of the things that stand out.
-Very different driving dynamics compared to the old BL model which drove like a go kart. I guess it will take time to get used to, it's certainly more comfortable.
-Overly aggressive radar and cruise. Other older cars do this much more confidently.
-Piano black/ acrylic needs to go.
-Sometimes fumbles on gears.
-Auto high beam can be a bit slow when going around a corner. Hopefully that means I'm not blinding the person coming towards me.

Winning notes
-Styling, I love it. The light...Read more

I use the car daily, i rely on it to drive, make phone calls and use GPS to get to appointments. Have had multiple electrical failures including but not limited to faulty mirrors, sensors, GPS, reversing camera, inability to make calls. Have had it looked at at least 6 times, left it there for 3 whole weeks earlier this year to resolve once and for all. Mazda still has no plan on how to fix the issues, they do however believe that they are "unable" to replace the faulty vehicle despite having no clear way to fix it.

EDIT 2nd Nov 2020

Car had ...Read more

I've owned my Mazda 3 (2006 build) for 7 years. In that time I've managed to clock up nearly 200,000 kms.
Much of the driving is on the motor way.
Average fuel consumption is 7L/100km which I run on premium 95.
In the time of ownership I have replaced the radiator, thermostat and and water pump. The great thing about servicing this car is that I was able to have all this done for under $800. The thermostat on these cars is an assembled unit and adds to the cost, as opposed to the simplicity of most other manufacturers thermostats.
The drivers ...Read more

I love this car and everything about it.

I originally wanted to go with a difference brand when buying but ended up going with the Mazda for a number of reasons. The key ones being how nice it was to drive, the safety features includes, and the value for money.

I used to live in the country and would drive the car about 500km each week. I'm now in the city so mainly just drive it for commenting to the train station. I've found it perfect for both situations. As it is very fuel economic, it was affordable to run when using a lot and in the ci...Read more

Purchased a 2019 built model with the Vision Pack so it comes with some extra goodies such as: a 360 camera with dynamic reverse guidelines (normal camera guidelines are a fixed box), front parking sensors, cruise & traffic support and front cross traffic alert. This review may sound bashing as it is easier to pick out faults that the car has as opposed to what it does well or excels in. All in all, the car does a decent job for the price but is really a case of form over function.

Build quality/interior:

Having bought an early build model, ...Read more

We purchased a 2013 BL2 Mazda 3 Neo hatch brand new in January 2014 and sold it nearly four years later in late 2017. A lovely blue colour. Five speed auto. Tinted windows. Reverse sensors. Floor mats.

This was our first new car and also our first car on the 'newer' side. My newest car before this was ten years old. Having no children at the time we cross shopped against the i30 and also several 2010ish used cars, many with a sportier flavour. Personally we loved the look and it turned in very nicely and confidently with high grip levels for ...Read more

We bought a cheap & nasty 2007 model Mazda 3 diesel 6 months ago. We were drawn to the fuel efficiency & it was what we could afford at the time. What a piece of crap! 6 months down the track we are faced with the possibility of having to replace it & lose $4000+. It is so rattly the suspension sounds like it could fall off at any moment, the engine shudders the whole car something chronic & it idles up & down like crazy. The airbag light has come on for no apparent reason & they need replacing at a cost of $1500 a piece for the car to be safe ...Read more

I recently purchased a next-gen Mazda 3 and have had constant issues with the car since the day I bought it. Let's start with the emergency braking which went off without cause an hour after I drove the car out of the show room. After this continued everyday for two weeks I decided there must be something wrong with the car and it was also becoming very dangerous. I brought the car in and they told me nothing was wrong with the car only to find out a week later the car had been recalled for that exact issue. Once they fixed that all the other i...Read more

The BP Mazda 3 is not a bad car, but Mazda (like all car manufacturers at some stage) has lost sight of what made the previous models enjoyable. Unfortunately for them, they also introduced a host of very frustrating, unwanted characteristics into the new, BP-Series.

Firstly, some background. I turn cars over frequently, sometimes racking up 100,000 km per annum. I’m fussy, some of the things that drive me crazy about cars go unnoticed by many happy owners. So there, you have been warned.
Ok, back to my experiences with my 2019 Mazda 3 G25.

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Our 2006 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport has been in our family since new.

This Mazda 3 is mainly used for commuting and as a second car for a family of 6-8. It is also used a learn to drive vehicle and is used daily.

Other than regular maintenance the issues have been limited to the following:
Spark plugs last 40,000km not 120,00km as stated in the owner manual.
Boot leaks around the wiring grommet when the car is on any incline.
Cabin filter can be difficult to access and change

As with all Mazda 3s until the most recent model the road noise is e...Read more