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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	22000		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	23000	45	Racing at Thunderhill, Willows, CA. On track the check engine light came on, (P700), misfire code. Mechanic cleared code and light has not come on since.
Jul	2011	34000	600	Brake rotors and pads replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2007	11000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	36000	0	Tire pressure sensor has malfunctioned. The shop couldn't fix the problem and I was unwilling to check all 4 tires for a faulty sensor, so I left until I get to a dealer.
Apr	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2008		0	seat belt, female receiver part (right of driver, left of passenger) had a faulty part, some sort of tensioner that squeaked. Earlier repair, also warranty, was windshield gasket that was out of place when vehicle was new
Mar	2009	17000	0	Passenger seat belt receiver (short piece belt snaps into) squeaked. Driver's side had squeaked before. Sounds like a saddle when a horse is riden, appropriately. Didn't need to replace, just adjust/lubricate. All fixed. University Mazda rocks, as usual!
Apr	2012	57700	0	Factory service order ("recall") to address leaking turbocharger seals. Two levels - does turbo need replacing? or merely change seals. They changed my seals, no more problems. Symptom is blue smoke when accelerating after idle.
Nov	2012	65000	0	Turbo seal, which had been replaced before, was leking a bit, resulting in the notorious grey/blue smoke with acceleration after idle. They cleaned seal area, and this seems to have helped.
Apr	2013	68000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2006	0		First odometer entry
Oct	2006	1860	0	Sticky Throttle Actuator for Choke. On the verge of TSB
Dec	2006	2480	0	MAF sensor malfunction in cold weather.
Jan	2008	13020	0	Shutter valve replaced and ECU reprogrammed to new specs.
Mar	2009	23560	0	Rear strut seals torn and leaking. Replacement parts covered under warranty, but opted to replace with 3rd party coil overs.
Jun	2010	34720	350	Rear chambers where way off (-11) and it took several additional hours between on a lift and a wheel alignment rig to correct.
Feb	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	24000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	25300	0	Front Struts, Control Arms, Sway bar endlinks and bushings. Because of clunk over bumps - Warrantied EGR Valve Replacement for Check engine light - Warrantied
Feb	2011	42000	0	The struts and shocks were blown.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Hawaii, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	0		First odometer entry
Nov	2008	11000	0	Motor mount failed causing motor to 'fall'. Driver side axle popped out, exhaust tweaked. All fixed over Thanksgiving weekend.
Jan	2009			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2009	18600		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	21080	0	Purge Solenoid tripped CEL..Took it to dealership, they replaced it within the hour at NO cost
Jan	2011	28520	62	Turbo was smoking. Took it to dealership. Warranty covered parts and labour. Received car back next day
Mar	2013	44640		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	37000		First odometer entry
May	2009	44000	0	Loud rattle at start up TSB preformed under powertrain warranty. VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) NOISE WHEN STARTING ENGINE Bulletin No: 01-002/08 Last Issued: 01/16/2008
Dec	2009	51000	0	bad heated O2 sensor replaced heated O2 sensor myself rather than having the dealer do it
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Kentucky, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2009	31000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	48000	0	Variable Valve Timing Actuator became noisy on start up. Replaced per Mazda TSB.
Oct	2009	49700	0	Replace turbocharger
May	2010	60000	630	Front pads and rotors were within @1mm of minimum acceptable thickness so it was decided to replace them although they had a small amount of usable life remaining.
Oct	2010	71000	700	EGR valve clogged, tripping CEL. EGR valve replaced.
Dec	2010	71000	369	Right rear shock leaking and noisy; both rear shocks replaced with OEM Mazda parts
Mar	2013	118000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009	37000		First odometer entry
Sep	2009	38000	0	Shock Broke just out of warranty. Mazda fixed it out of good faith. Most likely guess I have is I hit a pot hole and it cracked. Dealer replaced both rear shocks with no charge.
Feb	2011	48000	500	02 sensor that apparantly isn't covered under the powertrain warranty. The dealer won't tell the problem and if it's covered under warranty until you agree to pay 99$ for an inspection. And will only cover the 99$ if the problem is warranty
Jun	2011	49000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2009	20000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	27300	0	Check engine light saying that the engine was running lean. Side molding on driver's side rear door was coming off and would hit driver's door if opened.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Missouri, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	5000		First odometer entry
Jul	2009	31000	0	Blew the rear, passenger-side shock.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2009		1000	Shocks were blown out, replaced with aftermarket.
Mar	2010	49000	70	Suspension bushings were worn, had to replace.
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2008	25000		First odometer entry
Jan	2010	38000	0	For the second time in 3 years, the engine mounts failed, resulting in catastrophic engine failure. Awaiting satisfactory solution.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Nevada, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	19000		First odometer entry
Mar	2011	58000	700	EGR replaced. Thermostat replaced.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Rhode Island, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	56000		First odometer entry
Jan	2011	64000	0	EGR Valve was clogged with carbon build up and debris, threw a P0401 Code. Cleaned EGR valve of carbon, check engine light went off, light returned about 1 month later, same code. Unaware of how to resolve problem. Fuel prob running rich.
Mar	2011	64000	600	Sirius Satellite Radio Read: Antenna Fail. Never fixed it. Never worked right... Common problem with MazdaSpeed3's

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2012	62620		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	63860	240	Same issue as previous, new transmission didn't fix it. So they replaced the power steering pump which also did not fix it! Radiator hose split, causing overheating
Apr	2012	65560	0	Previous transmission noise issue. Added friction modifier to fluid to avoid differentional slipping. Was the whining noise at low speed turns
Aug	2012	72120	200	Pin hole in radiator, leaking
Sep	2012	73780		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2011	54000		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	54700	290	PCV valve stuck open
Mar	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Oregon, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	26000		First odometer entry
Aug	2011	28000	200	replaced oem pads. Found rodent crushed in front lright caliper.
Jan	2012	40000	250	Drivers window switch failed.
Sep	2012	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	0		First odometer entry
Apr	2007	3000	0	Loose nut on rear stabilizer bar. Had to replace stabilizer bar link. Also, two days rental car.
Jul	2007	6000	0	Replaced one spark plug & coil based on ECU data. Also reflashed ECU to latest firmware revision G.
Oct	2007	11000	0	CEL for intake runner flap. Was subject of a recall anyway; replaced actuator. Also updated ECU firmware on another recall.
Sep	2009	40000	0	EGR valve malfunction
Dec	2011	68000	81	Replaced evap solenoid
Apr	2012	72000	300	New front brake discs and pads installed
May	2012	73000	10	Front shocks noisy - lubricated shocks and front ARB bushings
Nov	2012	80500	0	Starting battery was weak - cranked slowly after sitting for a few days. Replaced with Optima Red Top.
Jan	2013	81000	0	Loose upper strut nut. Clunking noise

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2013	63000		First odometer entry
Apr	2013	63000	0	Minor clunk in front end caused by worn front stabilizer bushings; did not replace/repair.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011		1800	Replaced factory turbo.
Mar	2012	74000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	2000		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	3000	0	Heard clunking in engine bay during hard accel to freeway. Asked dealer to check engine mount under battery tray for proper torque. Bolt was checked and confirmed to be tight. No repairs made.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	41000	0	Variable Valve Timing Actuator had become loose and caused a rattle on starting the engine which I had not noticed but the service tech did notice. Actuator was tightened and the timing chain which had become stretched was replaced.
Nov	2011	45000	0	Fuel pump in the gas tank failed and also shorted out the wiring harness. There was only one wiring harness in the U.S. in California. The interior of the car had to be removed to replace the harness. The pump and harness were successfully replaced and ev
Apr	2012	47000	0	Engine started to overheat in 75 degree weather. Water pump and thermostat were replaced.
Mar	2013	56000	450	Front strut was leaking. Replaced both front struts including rubber mountings and rubber bushings. Noise from rear of car on bumpy roads. Replaced sway bar bushings.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	8000		First odometer entry
Mar	2008	9000	0	High-pressure fuel pump was not delivering sufficient pressure. Pump was replaced.
Feb	2009	16300	0	1. Defective fuel purge valve was replaced under warranty. 2. Rust was discovered under both roof rails. Areas were repainted and both rubber roof rails were replaced under warranty.
Mar	2009	17000	94	Driver's-side inside door handle rattled- body shop technician removed interior door panel, tightened door-handle mounting screws, and re-installed the interior door panel. Rattle disappeared.
Apr	2009	18000	0	Rainwater entered and pooled in spare tire well. Diagnosed as defective rubber seal around rear windshield wiper shaft. Replacement seal was ordered for future installation.
May	2009	18000	0	Engine rattled on start-up. Diagnosed as a problem with the variable-valve adjustment mechanism. Problem was repaired under original manufacturer's warranty.
Dec	2009	19000	0	Scuff plate on driver's side came loose. Dealer used double-sided adhesive tape to re-attach plate.
May	2010	21000	0	Closure tab broke off of the battery case. Battery case was replaced.
Jan	2011	24700	313	Check Engine light came on. Took vehicle in to dealer. Dealer analyzed problem, and discovered that the Bank 1 oxygen sensor was bad. Replaced oxygen sensor. Problem has not recurred. Dealer commented that sensor failure at 24k is unusual
Dec	2011	32000	0	The passenger-side motor-mount burst and its damping fluid leaked out. The mount was replaced by the dealer under warranty.
Feb	2012	33000	37	The passenger-side window lip seal had become permanently twisted and deformed, and had to be replaced.
Dec	2012	39000	13	The molded plastic hand-grip for the rear hatch broke, and was replaced with a new one.
Mar	2013	41000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008	1000		First odometer entry
May	2008	3000	0	reflashed ECU as per latest TSB [vehicle idles rough]
Mar	2013	17000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Georgia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	55000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	57000	0	VVT actuator was replaced under warranty. This is a fairly common problem and there is a TSB.
Apr	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2011	66000		First odometer entry
Jun	2011	67000	0	Replace front left strut
Jul	2011	68000	0	Replaced front strut
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2011	69000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	71000	1200	Driver side window motor worked intermittently. Suspension making noise. Spent 1200 to repair everything. Noise still present.
Oct	2011	73000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2009	3000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	3000	0	My car was declared a lemon. I won the case with my lawyer and Mazda is buying the car back. What piece of junk. I will never buy another Mazda (Ford) again.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	66000		First odometer entry
Dec	2010	70000	400	Third time the sunroof had been rendered inoperable due to it falling off of track. This repair, as well as the previous two, were replaced under the extended warranty, which has proven quite useful. Entire sunroof assembly was replaced.
Jan	2011	71000	850	The rear shocks were leaking and were replaced for the second time, after having been replaced at 30,000 miles under warranty. At the advisement of the dealer, I also had a brake flush, coolant flush, and fuel injection service. Expensive.
Mar	2011	73000	540	For several hundred miles, a slight rotational noise when driving progressed into a noise not unlike a monster truck going down a rutted dirt road. Left front wheel bearing and a four wheel alignment solved the noise. Ext warranty is great!
Feb	2012	85000	0	Fuel injector cleaning was recommend previously and was finally conducted. Shocks were replaced and the third set of struts in 5 years and 85000 miles were replaced yet again.
Sep	2012	93000	957	Check Engine, Traction/DSC Control, and AT light illuminated - OBD registered code U0101 - Transmission control module lost communication with ECU; module replaced, parts not readily on hand - loaner required. Drivebelts, oil & filter change
Jan	2013	97000	945	Shocks and struts changed, this time not under warranty....this car eats shocks and struts whole.
Mar	2013	99000	300	Noise in the rear right sounded as though the shock had gone bad. Upon inspection, the clips that secured the brake pad to the rotor were missing. New brakes and rotors for the rear were in order.

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	45000	225	Check engine light. Diagnosed as "Small evaporative leak" Smoke check indicated a solenoid valve had malfunctioned.
Sep	2011	58000	0	A heavy clunking noise in the rear suspension. Found that nuts holding rear sway bar had worked loose. Simply had to tighten them up.
May	2012	69000	138	Check Engine light came on. Diagnosed as a slow responding thermostat. Changed thermostat.
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	18000		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	58000	0	vehicle alarm was setting itself off randomly. Inspected and cleaned the reed switch that monitors if the hood is closed.
Mar	2013	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2009	14000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	20000	200	code 2177, dealer charged for replacing purge valve. Car was driven < 10 miles, Check engine light came back on, same code. Dealer replaced fuel pump, this repair covered by warranty because of low mileage. Light has not come back on yet
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	45260		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	46500	220	changed calipers, front wheels, left & right
Nov	2012	68380	300	strong noise when driving, coming from wheels
Mar	2013	71920		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	29000		First odometer entry
Apr	2009	32000	0	when starting engine rpm reaches 1500 then nearly goes down to 0 and then goes back up normally or engine turns off. diagnosed a problem with the purge valve so it was replaced.
Mar	2010	46000	0	CDs stuck in the 6 CD changer
Jan	2011	60000	160	replaced motor mount #3
Aug	2011	66500	265	problem diagnosed at the dealer. code P0126. ECT sensor, thermostat, PCM reprogram. ECT sensor and thermostat were replaced at a private shop.
Aug	2012	80000	250	leaking shock/strut on front right side; replaced both front shocks.
Mar	2013	86000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2010	72000		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	73000	0	When you do a cold start you coud hear a noise for 2 seconds. Timing chain has been replaced.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2012	128000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	142000	519	Car was reading P0126 code, citing "insufficient coolant temperature for stable operation" on and off since fall 2011. Diagnostics were preformed, and replacement of thermostat solved the problem.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Mexico, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010		983	Replace clutch. Mechanic speculated a manufacturing flaw cause friction material on one side of clutch disc to disintegrate.
Sep	2010		950	Replace A/C compressor and condenser
Dec	2010		90	Replaced #3 engine mount.
Jun	2011	91000	57	Thermostat stuck open
Sep	2011	93000	275	Defective Sachs clutch kit--rivets of clutch disc on pressure plate side too long, caused premature failure. Installed about 72k when friction material on orig. disintegrated. Clutch kit replaced under lifetime materials warranty. Mechanic split labor cos
Apr	2012	98000	35	Rear link to sway bar
May	2012	99000	5	Rod linking front swaybar and strut became disconnected (nut came off bolt). Replaced nut and bolt.
Jan	2013			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2009	13640		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	74400	300	Back brakes, rotors and pads replaced
Sep	2012	79980		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in South Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2008	30000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	32000	0	Grease leaking from front left outer cv joint.
Oct	2012	120000	70	Replace fuel purge valve causing engine stumble and cel.
Dec	2012	125000	125	Replace leaking right side cv joint
Apr	2013	132000	0	Replace passenger side motor mount

Mazda Mazda3 in Illinois, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2009	16000	0	CD Changer stopped working.
Mar	2013	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maryland, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2006	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2006		0	Air bag light came on--bad sensor chip replaced.
Jul	2011	62000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2010		0	Replace Solenoid Purge Valve Replace Solenoid Purge Valve
Mar	2013	130000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008		0	Replaced shifter cables, under warranty.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2012	95000	30	Both low-beam headlights quit working in the same week -- replaced both.
Mar	2013	123000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2006	1000		First odometer entry
Mar	2007	5000	0	An intermittent clicking noise is present when taking foot off of the gas pedal. Dealer was able to reproduce the sound but was not sure of the cause. I have not had it repaired due to personal issues that have interfered with time. The issue
Dec	2010	35000	264	Check engine light came on. Car shows no sign of any issues. Problem turns out to be the coolant temperature sensor. Part replaced, problem solved.
Jul	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2009	47000		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	55000	0	There is a humming noise when turning car to the left. Said it was my brakes and rotors. Had work done yet still have problem. Will go back when I can afford.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2006	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2010	33000	772	Faulty oxygen sensor.
Mar	2013	56000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	88000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	88000	0	Driver's and front passenger's side window regulators were loose. One bolt had fallen off, others loose. Tightened all bolts and all other screws and bolts inside of door.
Mar	2012	90000	40	Check engine light came on. Code P0172-thermostat stuck open. Replaced thermostat and engine cooling temperature sensor. Problem resolved. Brake pedal seemed very low. Thought it was the master cylinder. My mechanic said he thought it was just that the brake fluid needed flushing
Sep	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2010	41540		First odometer entry
Nov	2012	66920	1400	Noticed poor handling and noises from the suspension. Many "long-term wear items" in the suspension replaced. All four shocks and various related bits. The roads here in Montreal are quite bad.
Dec	2012	67580		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Iowa, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2009	39000		First odometer entry
Aug	2009	41000	0	power steering pump replaced because it stopped working while driving intermittantly, covered by warranty.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Maine, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2007	0		First odometer entry
Feb	2008	13000	0	Engine noise rattle/clatter when in motion at low RPM and slight throttle.
Jul	2008	18000	0	Code P2404, Evap system malfunction. Dealer was ultimately unable to diagnose the cause for the code. They cleared the code and did a test drive. The code did not reappear.
Sep	2009	33000	0	Code P2404, evap pump circuit malfunction. Cleared and it didn't re-appear.
Nov	2009	35000	0	CEL for evap leak. No leaks found in system upon inspection. Evap leak detection pump replaced.
May	2011	51000	1000	A rear shock was bad Replaced both rear shocks Bushings in front lower control arms were torn/worn. Replaced front lower control arms.
Jan	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	38440		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	39680	0	Gasket on thermostat or around that area where heater core hoses joint.
Dec	2012	45880		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2009	23000		First odometer entry
Dec	2011	40000	680	replaced dead alternator and bad battery
Jan	2012	40700	588	replaced warped rotors and uneven worn brake pads
Feb	2013	49300	315	check engine light, replaced evaporation purge solinoid
Apr	2013	51000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2007	10540		First odometer entry
Oct	2007	11160	66	Wheel Lug Nuts were damaged at delivery of car so I had dealership replace them free of charge
Feb	2008	16120	212	Ping in engine that dealer denies is there. Once weather gets better, will take car to another dealer.
Aug	2010	56420	500	Engine mount leaking. Fixed under warranty. Front brakes and rotors replaced, Oil changed.
Mar	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008	13020		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	41540	0	left front wheel bearing replaced
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2011	26040		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	31000	118	Problem with wire to starter motor. This had to be replaced.
Oct	2012	46500	325	front right axel replaced
Mar	2013	58900		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Louisiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2011	27000		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	41700	60	thermostat was stuck open, had to replace the thermostat
Mar	2013	43000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	13020		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	13640	0	Car would not heat up.. Thermostat replaced..I was told the problem was fixed but it wasn't.. Cooling system was flushed problem seems to be ok now..
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007	0		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	9300	0	Rough idle Flashed EPROM and corrected it.
Nov	2008	9920	0	Car would run rough at times. Shop did firmware update but did not fix. Tested it again and indicated a throttle body would need to be replaced. Had to order part and will need to bring car back again
Dec	2008	9920	0	The car continued to have a ruff idle at certain times. They replaced the throttle body and it has corrected the problem.
Mar	2013	34100		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2012	47120		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	51460	500	Front and rear break pads and rotors needed to be replaced.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	3720		First odometer entry
Sep	2010	42780	115	replaced front pads and rotors
Nov	2011	56420	80	blown rear shock
Mar	2013	73780		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2010	54000		First odometer entry
Apr	2011	60000	120	Purge valve replaced; check engine light triggered, slight engine hesitation noted on starting, purge valve replaced without incident in less than one day
Dec	2012	70000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2008		0	Replacement airbag control module (covered under warranty)

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009	15500		First odometer entry
Aug	2010	30120	0	Brake pad was rubbing when the wheels would be turn to one side. What dealership has done is to shape them a bit and the noise dissapeared.
Aug	2012	51740	15	My tail-light went out so I had to change it.
Mar	2013	55180		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in North Carolina, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2013	57000	300	Alternator putting out 0 voltage. Replaced along with accessory belts.

Mazda Mazda3 in Massachusetts, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	9000		First odometer entry
Apr	2012	45000	1000	replaced rotors and pads on rear brakes, also replaced factory Goodyear RSA tires (tread worn out)
Feb	2013	58000	150	dead battery.. would not turn out in cold, kept losing charge.. probably the original battery's life was up

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2008	5580		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	41520	300	Passenger power door locks no longer engage.
Aug	2012	42160		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Dec	2006	620		First odometer entry
Feb	2007	7440	0	Very sluggish shifting from 1st to 2nd gear (in both automatic and manual mode), changing gears too early when in automatic mode. Software update fixed the problems. Airbag light was on as well and parts (airbag module) were ordered. These were insta Airbag light was on when I got the car. Dealer needed to order an "airbag module". Was installed in return visit in March.
Mar	2007	9920	0	Needed a new "airbag module" (not sure if this counts as electronics or not). Air bag warning light was on when I got the car but I didn't notice it until I'd been driving it a few days (I actually thought it was supposed to be on until I read the manual
Mar	2010	79360	0	Electrical? Light & rain sensor on windshield that turns on headlights when it gets dark & controls intermittent wipers failed permanently. This meant no intermittent wipers and had to be careful not to turn the headlight switch to automatic.

Mazda Mazda3 in Pennsylvania, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	40000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	57700	0	Leaking strut Lower control arm damaged
Nov	2012	63000	367	Replaced left-front strut to balance the replacement of a leaking right-front strut done some months ago.
Feb	2013	64500	100	Car threw trouble codes P0442 (evaporative emissions leak) and P2187 (System too lean at idle bank1). Replaced purge valve solenoid.
Mar	2013	65000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	68200		First odometer entry
Mar	2012	82460	500	Rear trailing arm bushings worn and cracked, and thus replaced.
Jan	2013	94240	159	Upper engine mount was cracked and leaking fluid. Upper engine mount was replaced.
Mar	2013	97960		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ontario, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Sep	2010	42160		First odometer entry
Oct	2011	52700	270	Recommended and peformed throttle body clean, didn't help the sluggish feeling. I noted that I haven't filled up at Shell for past 2 months. Filled up at Shell, feels better, going to run Gumout and fillup at Shell only (not a shell ad!)
Mar	2012	57040	480	Second front strut started leaking. Replaced all 4 at mechanic's. Replaced one of the leaking engine mounts.
Mar	2013	65720		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2008	18000		First odometer entry
Jan	2009	20000	50	Bearing in the left, front wheel needed to be replaced.
Dec	2012	61000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in British Columbia, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	13020		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	13640	0	KEY FOB BROKE - Ordered a replacement. REPLACEMENT KEY FOB WOULD NOT PROGRAM REPLACED UNIT - BOTH KEY FOBS WORK. BUT NO ALARM NOISE NOW - DEALER WILL CALL WHEN THEY HAVE FIGURED IT OUT. DEALER REPLACED LCD SCREEN ABOVE STEREO AGAIN. THIS IS LCD SCREEN 3 NOW IN TWO MONTHS.
Jun	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2011	84000		First odometer entry
May	2011	86000	150	Experienced sudden hesitation/shuddering at idle and under acceleration. CEL came on. Code read a cylinder 1 misfire. Inspected spark plug and ignition coil on cylinder 1 - replaced coil and all spark plugs.
Sep	2011	91000	500	Front struts found to be leaking. Replaced struts. Passenger side engine mount was totally blown (leaking black fluid). Mount was replaced. Greatly reduced highway-speed (50mph+) vibration issues.
Oct	2011	92000	95	Check-Engine Light on. Car would not start after fillups. Problem was purge valve. Replaced, and fixed those problems.
Jan	2012	93300	495	Driver's side front wheel bearing faulty.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Washington, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2010	35000		First odometer entry
May	2010	36000	0	Leaking motor mount. Leaking left rear shock. Replaced under warranty.
Apr	2013	57000	60	Changed a stuck open thermostat.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2007	13000		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	18000	0	The pump that sends fumes back to the engine to be burned went out. I forgot what it's called.
Dec	2011	42000	650	Thermostat was bad.
May	2012			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2009	34000		First odometer entry
Dec	2009	35000	60	Right-rear strut was leaking
Jan	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in California, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2008	9000		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	12000	0	engine sputters and stalls in morning when cool at first startup.
Mar	2013	28000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Jersey, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2007	0		First odometer entry
Dec	2008	12000	0	Engine cranks excessively when cold. Dealer checked and stated it was normal!!
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Nov	2011	72000		First odometer entry
Feb	2013	89000	50	bad ball joint

Mazda Mazda3 in Texas, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2007		0	Automatic wiper system was interfering with the tire pressure monitor, causing the TPM light to come on. A new control module was installed. No problems since.
Aug	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Indiana, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jun	2009	33000	0	Replaced bolts mounting the platic shield under engine and replaced windshield wiper arms, both due to rust.
Sep	2012	75000	225	Intermittent starting issue, fixed by TSB.
Mar	2013	80000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Wisconsin, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2009		0	Replace leaking oil pan gasket.
Mar	2013	114000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2008		0	Sticker over the speed shift unstick by itself. Stupid as it is I reported it to my dealer as I was there for questions about strange gas mileage. He repaired it at no cost.
Jul	2008		0	Noticed there was almost no cold air blowing with A/C on when I was not running over approximatly 80km/h. Dealer said everything was alright at this was usual with Mazda3. I still consider there's a problem and I will be considering a change of dealer.
Jun	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Idaho, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	0		First odometer entry
Mar	2010	35000	0	Tiny leak where hydraulic line connected with clutch slave cylinder. Part replaced under warranty by dealer in Vancouver WA, no problems since.
Mar	2013	66000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Florida, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Oct	2011	80000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	95000	65	Rear sway bar bushing was making thumping noise when driving over bumps. Replaced bushing.

Mazda Mazda3 in New York, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Aug	2007	6000		First odometer entry
Jul	2008	19000	0	All six CDs got stuck in the changer - wouldn't play, eject, etc. Display said "Check CD". Broken CD changer replaced.
Mar	2009	27000	0	Seatbelt retractor hardly works. New retractor ordered.
Apr	2009	29000	0	Seatbelt retractor wasn't working. Replaced under warranty.
Dec	2012	59000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Apr	2007	6000		First odometer entry
Oct	2009	42000	300	Blown/leaking passenger-rear strut.
May	2012	80500	900	Replaced seized emergency brake cable Replaced front struts
Jun	2012	82000	2000	Replaced both rear bushings and bot front end-links Replaced A/C Compressor
Sep	2012	85000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Virginia, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2007	0		First odometer entry
Jan	2008	7000	0	Vehicle would not start one day. I tried again later the same day, but it still would not start. I called the Mazda roadside assistance number and arranged for the vehicle to be towed to the dealer. The next day the dealer called me and said the car ...
May	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in New Hampshire, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jan	2011	36000		First odometer entry
Jul	2012	47000	650	Right front strut was completely dead and quite noisy, the left front was soft and the rear shocks were both squishy. All were replaced.
Feb	2013	54500	20	Left headlight burnt out. Tried changing bulbs myself but my hand was having none of it. Brought to local auto parts store and they had both headlight bulbs changed out within 20 minutes. They used two techs to do it. $20 well spent.
Mar	2013	55000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Quebec, Canada
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	52080		First odometer entry
May	2012	80640	1000	Rear links, bushings and left rear shock.
Jun	2012	83080	1000	compressor died
Jul	2012	83080	500	replace front pass wheel bearing

Mazda Mazda3 in Tennessee, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Mar	2011	62000		First odometer entry
Nov	2011	70000	300	Alternator and Water Pump belt Tensioner with bearing wear and poor retraction. Tensioner replaced.
Feb	2013	82000	650	Left Front strut leaking. Replaced left and right struts.
Mar	2013	83000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Michigan, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Feb	2010	31000		First odometer entry
Dec	2012	93000	3	Sun visor retainer clip broke on driver's side so it wouldn't hold the visor. Ordered new one at the dealer for about $3 and replaced it myself.
Mar	2013	101000		Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2011	64000		First odometer entry
Jul	2011	65000	800	Front suspension hopping over all kinds of bumps. Dealer replaced front struts.
Aug	2011			Most recent odometer entry.

Mazda Mazda3 in Minnesota, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
May	2008	27000		First odometer entry
Sep	2011	97000	900	A/C compressor bearings failed. Replaced compressor
Dec	2011	104000	693	The front struts were replaced.
Jun	2012	117000	16	When changing the oil the underbody spash shield needs to be removed and the screws that hold it on had become stripped. It was a minor repair and was inexpensive to fix but this doesn't seem like a good design choice.
Feb	2013	136000	350	The wheel bearing was replaced on the left front wheel.
Mar	2013	138000		Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda MazdaSpeed3 in Ohio, United States
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jun	2007	2000		First odometer entry
Jul	2007	3000	0	Several loud clicking noises every time foot is removed from accelerator (but delayed from lift-off by 2-3secs. Dealership could not figure out the problem, have to bring back again.
Mar	2010			Most recent odometer entry.

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Mazda Mazda3 in Hong Kong, China
Month	Year	Odometer (in miles)	Cost	Problem/Repair Description
Jul	2008	9920		First odometer entry
Aug	2008	10540	0	Front brake rotors reported as slightly warped by dealer's hope mechanic in previous routine maintenance. Parts arrived in August and were installed all under original factory warranty. Squeaking passenger seatbelt buckle replaced under original factory warranty.
Dec	2008	11780	0	Dealer reported water pump showing signs of coolant leakage. Part ordered. Auxiliary port for audio head unit picks up engine ignition interference if cigarette lighter adapter is used to charge iPod connected to the aux port.
Feb	2009	13020	0	Repaired water pump under original factory warranty. Dealer instructed by factory to install iPod connectivity parts to solve problem, but did not agree to cover under warranty. Rejected costly repair and will follow-up with complaint letter to factory.
May	2009	13020	0	Living with problem. However, dealer has offered a "deal": if the owner purchases a routine maintenance plan, the requisite iPod connectivity components will be installed at no extra cost. Grinding noise from front drive wheels diagnosed by dealer as a problem with the limited slip differential. Parts ordered from factory.
Jun	2009	13020	0	Limited slip differential replaced under original factory warranty.
Aug	2009	14260	0	Grinding noise from drivetrain at more than half-lock in the steering, best heard at low speeds.
Nov	2009	15500	0	Replaced half-shafts and CV joints, but grinding noise persists. Dealer still investigating.
May	2010	17360	0	Differential and sundry parts replaced (second time for this car - this is the third differential).
Mar	2012	24800	1560	Front struts leaking, replaced with JIC Magic coilovers. Also replaces rear shocks and springs.
Aug	2012	26960	100	OBD code: Cylinder 2 misfire. Diagnosed as fuel injector failure. Waiting for parts to arrive.
Sep	2012	27280	1000	Replaced fuel injector #2 and various ancillary items. Replaced faulty right engine mount.
Nov	2012	27680	1290	Replaced valve solenoid Replaced remaining three fuel injectors and anciliaries
Mar	2013	27900		Most recent odometer entry.

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