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Year	Make/Model	Trips/Year/100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2004	Mazda Mazda3	37 Mazda3s, 9.2 months of data per Mazda3, average 108800 miles Prone to rust where the roads are salted.49	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs

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Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2011	98000		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	100000	200	The engine kept stalling. As I slowed down, it would take too long to shift to first. Also the engine was idling very rough.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	94000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	100000	700	replaced pads and rotors

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2008	45000		First odometer entry
Sep	2008	45000	0	Airbag light just stays on. Been at the dealer several times
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	52000		First odometer entry
May	2010	56000	100	Light behind dash controls dead.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	99000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	108000	1100	Both front wheel bearings had gone bad and needed to be replaced.
May	2011	140000	110	Leak detection pump failed. Won't be repairing.
Nov	2011	147000	0	Leak detection pump never fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2007		258	Strut mounts replacements.
Jun	2008		460	Engine mount replacement.
Jul	2009		458	Airbag sensor and drivers seatbelt pretensioner.
Sep	2009	65000	15	Headlight out. 4th time headlights have gone out on car. 2nd time on this housing in 9 months.
Nov	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2005		0	tsb on purge solenoid and recall on airbag sensor
Aug	2008	71000	400	Purge valve was replaced.
Aug	2010	96000	650	air conditioning didn't work. A hose needed to be replaced. Air conditioning system needed to be recharged.
Nov	2011	104000	0	front struts replaced
Mar	2013	110000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	53940		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	58580	0	This is my 2nd set of wheels whereby the finish begins to flake off near the center cap on all four wheels. 1st set replaced under basic factory 3yr/80,000Km warranty. No fix under my extended warranty. Must return to resolve.
May	2007		300	Refinished the wheels. The total price came to $600 but I negotiated with my dealer and got them to pay half. Total price is confirmed with other, independent shops.
Jul	2008	88860	0	Pulley on the belt tensioner broke & cut main serpentine belt rendering the car undriveable. It's a known issue & Mazda has put out a service report but no recall. Fixed under extended warranty. (otherwise: $550)
Feb	2009	100240	0	Driver's seat belt tensioner failed. The belt became stuck such that it could not be usefully extended to strap the driver in. Belt tensioner replaced under extended warranty.
Jun	2009	101680	55	Rust formation beginning on exterior edge of wheel well. Almost dime size. Failed to take my vehicle in for regular inspection at one of their proprietary paint protection centers -> lifetime warranty for rust was nullified. Won't repair. Power side mirrors failed - stopped tilting up and to the left. Asked for tech advice but instead charged $55 for 0.5 hours labour to diagnose. My bad, i.e. should have went directly to parts counter to ask my question.
Aug	2009		0	2 non-dealer shops showed me that rotors are cracked. 2 dealerships told me that the marks are not cracks in the rotors. Only 10,000km on these rotors.
Sep	2009		460	Loud road noise took me to a mechanic who accurately diagnosed it as a worn driver's front wheel bearing. The hub and bearing comes as one unit so parts were pricey.
May	2010	111560	250	Motor mount #? broke which is common for all '04 Mazda3's. Same motor mount in all of them. I don't know if they corrected the problem in later models.
Aug	2010	112220	389	Driver's side front wheel bearing had worn out prematurely earlier repair. Receipts were stolen so only got partial warranty. Note, the hub & bearing come as one unit.
Sep	2010	115920	392	Check engine light emissions code. Diagnosed as faulty thermostat. Needed replacement. Replaced thermostat. **(Don't think it ever needed this b/c the car warmed up fine and blew good heat. I only understood this after my Jan 2011 trip unfortunately.)
Jan	2011	119660	0	Check engine on. Fuel filler cap not closed tight. Light suppose to turn off after driving 10 minutes. It did not. Back to shop that replaced thermostat. Cleared the code. Everything fine since. **(Prob. misdiagnosed earlier & never needed)
Mar	2011	121860	460	Front passenger side bearing needed replacement. It's fine considering the car had almost 200,000km on it.
Jun	2012	142600	11	Over 5 years the headlamps built up a thick film to the point of fogging up the lens, brightness of light reduced by roughly 50 percent. $51 ($40 for a drill & $11 for Maguires lens cleaning kit) & one hour later my headlamps were crystal clear.
Feb	2013	154040	20	Driver's window switch would only intermittently raise the window. Parts, eBay, $20. Mazda wanted $270 before labour. Five minutes to install. The driver's window in particular has been used thousands of times.
Mar	2013	155000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	25420		First odometer entry
Dec	2006	26040	197
May	2007	30380	300	Grinding noise in brakes, suspension noise
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	64000		First odometer entry
Aug	2012	86000	0	a tie rod needed replacement

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	50000		First odometer entry
Dec	2006	51000	0	The timing belt tensioner failed during highway travel, seizing the engine. Engine was replaced successfully under Extended (CPO) warranty. During the repair, some maintenance needed to be done to finish the repair (cleaning carbon deposits).
Feb	2008	65000	0	Brake rotors replaced.
Jun	2008	68000	50	The radio face plate lost a button. Bought a new faceplate and replaced myself.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2006	14000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	55000	80	The driver's side headlight bulb needed to be replaced. The old one had quit working.
Jan	2009	61000	120	A motor mount was broken and was easily and quickly replaced.
Mar	2009	63000	30	The passenger sight headlight went out; I replaced the bulb. I replaced the turn signal switch in the steering wheel, as it would stick when in the "right" position. This cost $85 for parts, in addition to the $30 I spent on the passenger-side headlight.
Aug	2011	90000	800	A tensioner broke, causing a belt to stop powering the electronics. The tensioner and belt were replaced.
Oct	2011	94000	50	Front left headlight went out; bought a new bulb and replaced myself. Dealer didn't install it, but kindly showed me how.
Aug	2012	109500	800	The AC button worked intermittently; a switch was bad. The dealer replaced the entire AC control panel. Reflective coating on the rear view mirror started peeling off. The clip that holds the driver side visor broke; I had a new one installed.
Nov	2012	114500	65	Replaced driver side headlight. The headlight bulbs seem to burn out faster than they should.
Dec	2012	115000	1200	Oxygen sensor and catalytic converter needed to be replaced (discovered because of CEL). The long repair time was due to ordering the CC.
Mar	2013	125000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	80000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	80000	700	replaced both front wheel bearings. Alternator pulley, manufacturing defect.
Mar	2011	91000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	48000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	66000	400	Themostat needed to be replaced
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	65000		First odometer entry
Feb	2011	73000	1100	A/C compressor locked up
Dec	2011	93000	0	A/C compressor seized, locked up tighter than the hubs of hell
Jul	2012	99000	320	a/c compressor and dryer, evac and recharge

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	31000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	35000	0	Torn engine mount found during oil change...
Aug	2008	36000	400	Oil pan leaking. Gasket replaced. Also found a broken motor mount, which was replaced.
Feb	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2010	77000		First odometer entry
Nov	2010	78000	735	Loose Ball joints. Both lower control arms replaced.
May	2012	92000	175	thermostat stuck open, motor under temp. replaced thermostat
Oct	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	33480		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	37200	500	Front wheel bearings (both sides) replaced. Out of warranty, but we had purchased the car less than 6 months earlier, so the dealer covered $300 of the $800 repair.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	72540		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	73780	1200	Evaporator failed and had to be replaced. Possibly because of contaminants.
Dec	2010	89280	250	Check Engine Light on due to failed Purge valve.
Oct	2012	117180		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Utah, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	66000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	72000	280	Blower motor went out. Replaced with new blower motor.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	17980		First odometer entry
Aug	2007	22320	0	Front suspension squeaks when going over speed bumps. Dealer replaced front control arms for a modified new part (there was a TSB issued by Mazda) under warranty.
Sep	2007	22940	0	Installed new control arms to fix squeak.
Oct	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	99000		First odometer entry
Feb	2010	139000	30	Driver's side headlight out
Jan	2013	166000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	55000		First odometer entry
Feb	2009	81000	65	Received CEL for Coolant Temp Low. Replaced Thermostat and Coolant Temp Sensor.
Oct	2010	96000	0	Engine code for temp sensor - unrepaired.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	28520		First odometer entry
Apr	2010	72300	360	wiper linkage broke, wipers stopped functioning
Nov	2010	83080	1000	ac compressor clutch seized. belt had to be cut to prevent damage to other parts.
May	2011	88660	1000	a/c compressor replaced due to faulty clutch
Jun	2011	89900		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2005		500	There was rust on the bottom of each door and the rear so we had to fix it. Mazda cars (mazda 3 most of all) are a lot affected by this, as the garage told us. It never happened again though.
Apr	2007		700	It costs 700$ to replace a defect manifold. The trouble appeared when I was accelerating, the car did some noise, some really annoying noise. Mostly before 2000 RPM. Since that repair, I never had any other trouble with those sounds

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2004		0	Trunk lid adjusted - squeak
Jun	2006		0	Airbag sensor recall
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	45880		First odometer entry
Dec	2007	63860	350	The tensioner that keeps the belt tight broke requiring replacement of the tensioner and belt.
Jun	2009	102300	70	Paint was lifting on rocker panel behind front wheels and metal was rusting. Sanded, primed and painted repair area.
Mar	2010	106020	930	Replaced front and back brake pads and rotors. plus emergency brake cable--emergency brake was not working.
Oct	2010	116560	308	Speedometer and odometer were not working. Dealer replaced vehicle speed sensor
Jul	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Manitoba, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2012	121520		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	121520	2000	Rear bushings, front wheel bearing, a stabilizer bar, an ABS sensor and rotor.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	53000		First odometer entry
Nov	2006	54000	0	Car has been "knocking" for some time. It sounded like a noise my Geo Metro had before - bad strut mount. It was determined by the dealership to be exactly that. However, the "knocking" has returned and I need to bring it back in...
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2004		0	Replacement of faulty airbag sensor - under warranty.
Jan	2005		0	Replacement of faulty door seal - under warranty
Apr	2007			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2004		0	The panel underneath the instrument cluster came loose. Dealer snapped it back in place.
Apr	2004		0	Windshield wipers don't wipe very well. Dealer cleaned the wipers but didn't really help. It's just a known issue for the car and has nothing to do with the wiper blades.
Feb	2008		0	Car stalling and it's an ATX. Dealer told me everything is fine but the car stalled right in the lot when I picked it up. Dealer also managed to have my car rear-ended during a test drive. This problem was never fixed.
Feb	2011	44640	0	Repainted the driver side rear wheel well. They declined the claim for the passenger side because it was painted over already, due to them declining the same claim years ago. Mazda's paint quality is pathetic.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	34100		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	60740	385	Car has a low idle (around 500 RPM) and shakes and almost stalls at red lights, once the engine is warmed up. The Mazda dealership cleaned the throttle body and replaced engine mount #3, at my expense, with NO improvement in symptoms. Follow up visit for my low idle/shaky idle/almost stalling at red lights, after I paid them good money to diagnose and fix the problem. They claim the idle is just fine and there is no problem. Roll Eyes. Useless Mazda dealership! The car would intermittently not start when in Park, and you would have to shift it into Neutral to start it. They claim they adjusted the shifter cable, for $70, and now it does reliably start in Park.
Mar	2013	69440		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009		300	AC condenser replaced and AC system refilled with freon. AC compresor is noted as making noise and needs to be replaced.
Dec	2009	69000	185	AC compressor was replaced
Jul	2010	73700	0	Automatic transmission gear selector not lighting up "P" on dash, car not recognizing it was in park and not starting. Put some thick oil on the gear shaft link under the car and problem went away. Gear link was rusty and needed oil is all.
Jan	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	31620		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	45260	980	Emergency brake did not fully disengage. replaced emergency brake, ground rotors and replaced pads. said transmission seal leaked. did not repair. have not detected any fluid under the car.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	80000		First odometer entry
May	2012	98000	519	Bad wheel bearing. Horribly loud grinding noise while driving above 20mph. Had to replace entire hub, also get alignment
Mar	2013	108000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	71000		First odometer entry
May	2012	81500	2000	bad rust under wheel wells. my neighbor had same problems after 5 years of baby care for vehicle. water pump replaced turned out to be quite expensive at 20,000 miles
Jun	2012	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2007	42000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	53000	0	Replaced purge solenoid valve myself to eliminate searching idle, a known problem with early 2004 2.3s.
Jun	2010	86000	100	blown motor. car is in garage awaiting money to repair
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Alberta, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		300	Replaced belt that connects motor to alternator
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2012	139000		First odometer entry
May	2012	140700	100	fixed it.
Sep	2012	143000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	51460		First odometer entry
May	2009	53320	1	When applying brakes the wheel was shaking ,vibrating .
Feb	2010	68780	107	Tensioner and left wheel bearing.
Mar	2010	70060	0	3 Doors have been changed, they were rusted prematurely (5 years old).They replaced the metal but not the trimming inside.
Jul	2011	83700		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	48000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	51000	600	Inner right axel had a bad bearing, was making a horible sound. Entire inner axel had to be replaced.
Mar	2009	59000	700	Thermostat was sticking. Some valve in/near the gastank that gets stuck and allows petrol to escape in gas form.
Jul	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	38000		First odometer entry
Jan	2007	38000	0	Rear end of car was unstable when going over bumps or driving on slick roads. Also experienced extreme rear tire wear. Clunking noise when rolling down driver's power window. Brake squeak when car is cold. Has been present since delivery. Manual transmission is very hard to shift when cold. Told it was normal due to heavy weight oil in transmission.
Feb	2007			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2005		0	A/C didn't blow cold on hot days. Repaired by installing pollen filter per service bulletin.
Jan	2006		0	Driver's door window made noise when opening or reversing direction. Window regulator adjusted and switch assembly replaced under warranty.
Dec	2006		0	Check engine light on --- Faulty evaporative emissions purge valve. Replaced under warranty.
Jan	2007		0	Check engine light on, plus occasional hesitation. Oxygen sensor diagnosed as faulty. Replaced under warranty.
Apr	2007			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	156000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	173000	60	New thermostat
Mar	2013	199000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	36580		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	37200	400	tension arm for serpentine belt broke - needed new arm and belt
Mar	2008			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	186000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	187000	120	Thermostat has a tendency to fail.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010		417	Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced.
Jul	2010		1255	Front Left Wheel Bearing and Nuckle replaced.
Nov	2010		551	Front Left Wheel Bearing replaced.
Mar	2011	79000	352	Rear brakes replaced, alignment completed as well.
Jun	2011	84000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	38000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	67500	100	Replaced Purge Solenoid Valve.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	64000		First odometer entry
Nov	2009	80000	600	Alternator tensioner replaced. Belt managed to get destroyed. Water pump belt tensioner plastic pulley shattered at 3k rpm. Belt managed to get destroyed. Belt tensioner cost is $300 from dealer, $125 from NAPA.
Mar	2013	114000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2005		5	Squealing brakes. Dealer said it's normal. Applied Permatex Disc Brake Quiet to pads.
Sep	2006		0	Repaired MAF sensor wiring (under warranty).
Nov	2008		0	Front engine mount replaced (under warranty). Original was torn and leaking fluid.
Sep	2011	62620	250	Flimsy, junky, liquid-filled OE LCA control arm bushings tore and leaked oil. Replaced with solid rubber aftermarket bushings.
Mar	2013	70680		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	51000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	63000	320	thermostat stuck open; replaced and coolant flushed and replaced
Apr	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012		0	Replace engine with used engine Replace engine with used engine
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2010	90000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	101000	1000	The wires connecting the airbag sensors were corroded. Both airbag harnesses were somehow damaged and had to be replaced. Two motor mounts were corroded/broken and had to be replaced.
Aug	2012	127000	300	Wheel bearing was destroyed by driving with a bent rim. Bent rim was fault of the car's previous owner.
Dec	2012	132000	400	Air conditioner compressor failed. AC belt broke.
Jan	2013	134000	0	Replace both upstream and downstream oxygen sensors.
Mar	2013	138000	100	Replaced rear shocks.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2005		0	replace axles because of clunking noise
Feb	2005		0	dealer had to re-glue side door molding
Mar	2005		0	replaced cross joints in the front. clunk is finally fixed.
Jun	2005		0	clunk is still there. Dealer replaced brake pads in the front to fix clunk.
Oct	2005		0	clunk in the back. replaced some bolt to fix.
Feb	2006		0	re-glue side molding
Mar	2006		0	replaced cross joints in the front. clunk is finally fixed.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	98000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	112000	0	body side trim began to fall off.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	81000		First odometer entry
Oct	2012	81000	200	Engine mounts needed to be replaced

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	52080		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	53940	0	Rust on top of both rear wheel wells was repaired under warranty.
Aug	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2010	104160		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	105400	300	Alternator failed and was replaced.
Oct	2011	114700	500	transmission pan rusted and beginning to leak Sway bar links very noisy and replaced
Jan	2012	118600	300	Purge valve assembly needed replacement
Mar	2012	120280	200	Rust in fuse box, some connections damaged.
Aug	2012	126900	220	front wheel bearing replaced
Mar	2013	137640		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	103000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	116500	550	AT Warning Light on, Shift shock when shifting to Reverse. Some slipping when shifting thru other gears. Diagnostic codes shown that "Pressure Control Solenoid" and "Pressure Sensor" was malfunctioning. Both parts were replaced.
Jun	2012	126000	500	Noticed A/C noise, turned out it was the A/C clutch, which was normal". At the same time timing belt and "pulley" was found to be "in a bad shape", and was replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	101060		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	101680	0	Rust perforation in front pillar of rear doors.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2008	53000		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	63000	150	Passenger side junction box needed to be replaced- Tripped relay forcing headlights to stay on and thus kill battery. Relay pulled and drove with high beams. $800 part found at junkyard for $150. Repaired for $90 in labor.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	60000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	67000	200	Temp sensor caused check engine light. Have not had time to fix it.
Jan	2011	69700	80	Temp sensor code (check engine light) led to coolant sensor replace and thermostat replace for good measure. problem resolved.
Mar	2011	71000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	44640		First odometer entry
Jun	2008	45880	10	Changed Driver-side Rear Brake Light
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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