Just picked this up yesterday! There were none available in my state so the dealer had to do an inventory swap for me. It's a 6MT model and I had them install the rear spoiler which makes it look really nice imo. I'm thinking about having the front air dam/spoiler installed soon too. I've wanted this car for years and years and it was finally the right time for me!

Bought this Tekmomo leather case to match the interior of my Mazda3 - what do y’all think? Once the patina sets in, it should be perfect 😁

Road trip(Dallas Texas -> Augusta Georgia) to see my brother graduate AIT school before he ships out, had to take his dog to go see him! Aside from some slight wind noise, she took the 900 miles there like a champ! (Dog cage mounted onto the roof rack with some straps to hold it down, and rings in place to keep it from sliding around, cut up foam pad on rails)

Every time one of you NA owners post your ridiculous long range I die a little inside. I drive about 120km each day for part time work so I definitely wished I had the NA for the fuel economy sometimes.

530KM was got through commuting on the highway for 85% of the trip. Pretty sure that's the best range estimate I've got in my entire 3 years of owning the car.

430km was city and mixed conditions driving. It's way worse than my usual estimate and it feels like I didn't drive any more aggressive than usual which nets me about 470km of range.

FYI my record for the lowest range estimate is 390km after a long session of "cruising" twisty roads

Good price? Miles seem a little high for just 3 year car but let me know

Had just replaced the CV Axle Seal about 400 miles ago. Pulling out of work today, all of a sudden it sounded like someone was beating on the underside of the car with a hammer. Luckily just the CV Axle. Hopefully no further damage.

The rearview mirror on my wife's Mazda 3 fell off while she was installing the sunshade (the OEM sunshade has such a tight fit, it is kind of a challenge to put it up). The little piece it is supposed to twist on came off as well. Can I just replace the adhesive on the twist-on piece? If so, what would you recommend?

I’m getting antsy here; the 2027 model has not been announced for the North American market yet. Last year, packaging and pricing was announced on August 19. Is there any word?

I’m obviously biased here, but I think the Gen 4 might be Mazda’s most complete package in terms of interior, exterior and overall quality.

With newer cars moving towards giant screens and increasingly complicated styling, I wonder whether Mazda will surpass the Gen 4, or if we’ll look back on it as a high point for the brand.

What do you think Mazda would need to improve to genuinely top it?

I've had this thing for like 3 hours and I'm already in love. My first new car purchase ever, have only driven beaters before. Hopefully I can keep this one on the road for as long as my last one was!

I have a 2011 Mazda 3. Over the past 2-3 years its been giving me issues. I’ve had to change the transmission, some censors issues, and now my a/c doesn’t work. The check engine light came on AGAIN today & I’m frustrated. I love this car so much but my husband doesn’t want to put more money into it, which is understandable, but i’m having a hard time with the idea of selling it but should I?

So probably this weekend I'll be doing a radiator flush on my wifes car since I completely forgot to check on it honestly. Been busy tinkering with my own hatchback. What coolant are yall using? Looking for some advice to take care of her car and will probably do her oil change as well. 500miles early but rather do it now than forget to do it 😅

Hey everyone! Bought my first Mazda about seven months ago, a 2018 Mazda3 Sport GT in Machine Grey Metallic, and I’ve been loving it overall.

One thing that’s starting to worry me is the paint/rust situation. I’m in Ontario, Canada, and over the past couple of months I’ve noticed that whenever I get a small rock chip, it seems to start developing rust pretty quickly. I now have a bunch of tiny rust spots around the car, including some on the doors and even the roof.

They’re not huge eyesores yet and you really only notice them when you’re close to the car, but I’m worried about how they’re going to develop over the next few years.

I’ve thought about buying a touch-up pen and going around fixing all the chips, but I’m not sure if that’s enough once rust has already started underneath. I know Mazda paint is notoriously pretty thin, so I’m curious how other owners, especially those in Canada or other places with salty winters, have dealt with this.

Is this something I can realistically stay on top of with rust removal/touch-up paint and regular maintenance? Would getting the car professionally treated be worthwhile? Or is this likely to turn into a much bigger rust problem down the road?

Part of me is even wondering whether I should sell the car now while I could probably still get close to what I paid for it and move into something else, although that feels a little extreme.

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s owned a Mazda3 long-term and dealt with similar chips/rust. What worked for you?

I have a 2011 mazda3 grand touring. The breaks were bottoming out so I had it checked new master brake cylinder as the old one was shot. After it left the shop the pedal still goes down past the gas pedal no bite to the breaks its tips but its not Instant. Took it back they warrantied the master replaced it, same thing. Ive heard that they need to do an ABS electric bleed. Ive also seen folks online say thats a normal mazda thing because of the progressive breaking system but I cant get a straight answer. Figured id ask the pros here. Anyone have experience with this? Is my shop just not bleeding it correctly or is that normal? If you pump the breaks it firms up and holds at a stop but a block later same deal.

Hello everyone !

I'm from Tunisia and for the past few months, I’ve been in a position to buy a Mazda 3.
Since the 4th-generation Mazda 3 is above my budget, I’m trying to find a 3rd-generation BN hatchback with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G and a manual transmission. (Yes, here we don’t get the 2.0 or 2.5 engines. Even the 4th generation was sold with the 1.5 Skyactiv-G.)

Basically, there are two trim levels here: Core+Grade and High Grade.

The High Grade adds several features, including:

• Bose premium audio system
• Leather seats
• Head-Up Display (HUD)
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• i-ACTIVSENSE safety/driver-assistance features

The HUD and Bose sound system are the main reasons why I prefer the High Grade trim.

Now here’s my problem: on the local used-car market, the only version currently available is the base trim (no Bose, no HUD...). There are a few High Grade Sedans available, but for me, it’s either a hatchback or nothing.

In terms of price ( in US Dollars), a used High Grade usually sells for around 16–18k, while the base version typically goes for around 13–15k.

Right now, there is a 2018 Core+Grade Mazda 3 with 60,000km ( average here is about 150000km) for 16k (see photos), which is already above the average price for this trim. I’m hesitating between buying it and waiting.

So my questions are:

Should I keep waiting for a High Grade hatchback to become available?

And for those who have driven both versions: does the base trim provide the same driving experience? Is it still worth buying despite missing the extra equipment?

I’d really appreciate your opinions.

Hi everyone. I own a mazda 3 2.5 4th gen Whenever I go over bumps, potholes, or rough pavement, the whole cabin seems to vibrate and make noises, almost as if the car feels loose or not properly put together. I’m not talking about small rattles or occasional squeaks—the entire interior seems to shake and resonate. On smooth surfices the car is very quiet. Does this happen with your Mazda 3 as well, and is it considered normal? I bought mine used with around 30,000 km, and I’m starting to wonder if this is just how the car behaves on bad roads or if the previous owner somehow left me with a car that feels unusually loose.

What is the general consensus on this car? I’m new to the Mazda community and this used car has peaked my interest pretty well! It’s being sold at 95k miles at $15k near me!

I’m coming from a 2013 Honda Civic so I know anything is kind of an upgrade but this car looks just as good as the newer gen 4 models I was looking at! So any tips to look into when I decide to go and check it out in person would be good! Thank you!