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Mazda 3 (2009 - 2013)

5
reviewed by Anonymous on 7 August 2024
5
reviewed by Dave Faraday on 19 November 2023
3
reviewed by Anonymous on 19 September 2019
3

1.6 Venture 5dr Hatchback

reviewed by Anonymous on 15 November 2018
3
Overall rating
5
How it drives
3
Fuel economy
4
Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs
3
Cost of maintenance and repairs
3
Experience at the dealership
4
How practical it is
3
How you rate the manufacturer
5
Overall reliability

Excellent to drive, average mileage. Awful sat nav and other quality issues..

Had this car nearly 4 years. 47K on the clock.

Pros. Best car I have owned for driving. Car holds the road well with low road noise. Very reliable, engine never misses a beat, only one warranty repair required for faulty door lock motor. Reasonable fuel economy.

Cons. Sanyo Sat nav is absolutely useless, loses position on regular basis, failed outside warranty, apparently this is a common fault on this model. Alloy wheels suffering badly from corrosion. Rear light clusters gather unsightly mould around rims which is difficult to remove without removing unit. Car seats are comfortable but are not hard wearing and are starting to fray.

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5
reviewed by Ticker on 23 January 2014
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reviewed by Ticker on 7 January 2014
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5
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5
reviewed by car67 on 12 June 2010
3
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About this car

Price£14,995–£23,995
Road TaxC–L
MPG29.1–65.7 mpg
Real MPG81.4%

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