Mazda 3

I purchased this car in 2019 and would not trade it for the world! I normally have a 3 year turn around with cars but not this one. I use my car daily for travel to and from work plus the usual shopping trips etc and it is perfect, a little thirsty at times but it's normal for a 2.5L engine. I have it serviced at Maitland Mazda every 10,000km and they are always helpful.
I love the safety features in this car and the luxury feeling of the interior. I would purchase another Mazda 3. I love the fact that Mazda make their cars feel high quality for a great price.

You really cant go wrong with Mazda Brand particularly the Mazda 3 which has dominated in quality and value for money the past decade and beyond. The new models are very appealing to any car lovers eye and the motor build is second to none for this price range- hightly recommended

Owned from new 2017 model Maxx hatch manual 2.0……what a great car. Not a fast car, but I have tweaked it to handle as good as any hot hatch . Lowered 30mm on King springs with standard shocks in place, front camber bolts, 18 inch BP GT rims with RE003 tyres, this simple combo transforms the car with proper alignment. How good ? My friends MX5 was slowing me down through my favourite twisties recently :) Just under 60,000kms, not one issue as of yet. 7.8 litres/100km urban driving on 95 octane. My son is a mechanic and Mazda is at the top of the reliability list in his books. In no rush to sell this car, it’s a joy to drive in general and through corners where it counts.

I am normally an electric car driver and was looking for a second family vehicle. Jason at Sale Mazda in Victoria took me through the safety features. The drive experience was impressive, smooth and adaptive for highway and gravel roads The cargo space for the sedan was almost double that of the hatch and useful for pickup of relatives from the rail station or airport. Somehow the sedan styling was sassy yet gracious. The fuel economy and CO2 emissions were just as good as the Mazda MX30 hybrid and the price was $8000 less. Keeping distance ch...

After 9 months I thought I’d better amend my review. This car is beautiful and well put together with quality materials. The engine I seem adequate, but the auto box does not get up through the gears quick enough for my liking. Around town it rarely gets into top gear.

Istop rarely works as it won’t come in unless the engine is up to temperature; the cabin is close to normal temperature and the wheels are straight (!) On my daily drive in a hot climate the aircon is always on, so istop basically doesn’t work.

I use the car daily for very sho...

The Mazda 3 is a decent car, but has some annoying things that would be so simple to fix, and
really take away from the enjoyment of the car.

1. There is a battery warning message that comes on if you open the door or boot 6 times, or leave a door open for 20 minutes which only comes off if the car is driven for 15 minutes.
And if you dont drive for 15 minutes this warning light comes on EVERY time you get in
the car until you have driven for 15 minutes. And it beeps REALLY loudly for 30 seconds
while you are trying to strap the kids in until...

I had noticed a minor gap exists between the dashboard and information display panel for around three years on my Mazda 3. It kept expanding and has become more visible now. I looked at it on the internet and noticed the Mazda USA dated May 2017 was given a warranty extension for 7years from the purchased date as MAZDA accepts the faulty dashboard/ information display installation, but I can't see any document published or public notice made by Mazda Australia. Even the local dealer didn't inform me about this warranty extension during my car s...

Given COVID lockdowns, I haven't been on the road that much, 15,000km in three years. The car is used for voluntary work, shopping, general transport. It is serviced regularly and has been without issues except for an initial problem with the blind-spot monitoring (false positives) which was rapidly fixed by Mazda. I purchased the soul crystal red colour; to see it freshly washed, sitting gleaming in the morning sunlight, is an absolute delight. The paint finish is superb.

Four stars because
(a) the body is too low off the ground and scrapes o...

This car is a BN 2018 Maxx Sport 2 litre automatic hatch which was bought new and is used for commuting and some long trips. As it's an automatic both of us use it. However, the 2 litre engine lacks power and the 6 speed automatic box has been found wanting when it comes to quick acceleration. I have been spoilt by my 11 year old Mazda 3 SP25 6 speed manual which is both powerful and enjoyable to drive.I will soon be trading the BL Mazda SP25 in on a new BP Mazda G25 evolve automatic as this seems to be what I am looking for and represents the ...

Absolutely awesome can not fault any aspect of this vehicle without being exceptionally picky. A great bargain for the $37,000 on road price tag and it has amazing acceleration. Luxury at the price of a regular car.

Fairly speaking, it's one of the most beautiful car, power wise it's good for 2.0 ltr though struggles on Western Sydney's mountainous inner roads. Economy coming to 10.9L/100k.
The good feeling factors are ADL, BSM, HLA, LDW, DAA and the beautiful looks.
The most disappointing features are SBS/SCBS/SBSR - I tried in safe environment at speed above and below 20 kph but finally I had to emergency break manually, and
LAS - doesn't really work. Had gone through online manual and looks like need to do experiments with the config.
The TPMS is co...

Alright where do I start I bought this car brand new in late august this year 2021 definitely happy with the choice I’ve made absolutely love this car from its Styling to the fuel economy.

A few things I like about this car is just how smooth and quiet it is on the road from highway driving to city driving- The sleek design Mazda has is bound to draw people in, they definitely have come along way over the years and know how to sell and make a eye catching, but reliable car- The reliability of the Mazda brand is what keeps me coming back to buy...

My Mazda3 is a private vehicle and is a weekend car. The car has low KM and is very well maintained it gets oil changes every 3000km. In my family we all have a Mazda. If you do regular maintenance on a Mazda3 it will give you many years of trouble free motoring. I warm my car up before driving every time. It is a 6 speed manual and 2ltr motor that is faultless and fantastic on fuel. There are no issues with the vehicle. I will not hesitate to buy another in the future

We usually purchase new cars, keep them for no more than 90,000k's or nine years and buy a new one. Our previous car was a 2010 Honda Civic VTI-L which was a great little car but did not have the high tech gear that the newer cars have. I did a tremendous amount of research and my "must haves" were a four door sedan with five year warranty, 10,000k or twelve months service intervals and a conventional gearbox, not constant variable transmission (CVT). I was not interested in turbo charged. Initially I wanted five star safety rating but my resea...

I drive this car for family commuting , mainly short driving and I use almost every day. Now and then I go for a long drive to test the car etc..! I always maintain full maintenance when due and I couldn’t be any happier with my Mazda!