@@Madlux14 I traded a newer Lexus in for one after my C8 Corvette arrived (didn't need two gas guzzlers in the garage). The interior of the Mazda is 8/10th's as nice as the Lexus, but for half the price. It also gets double the gas mileage, so that's an added bonus.
I work at a shop, and I can definitely say I’ve seen some impressively high miles on newer Mazdas. A 2018 CX-9 came in with 207k already on it. It was still in great shape too.
@@galax650 2.5L 4 Cylinder Skyactiv-G Turbo with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission. The earlier model Skyactiv G turbo with the air to air intercooler (found on Mazda6, Mazda CX-5). Not the later Skyactiv G Turbo with the liquid to air intercooler (found in Mazda3 Turbo, CX-50, etc)
hey I really wanted to see this comment, I'm kinda in the market for one but I wasn't sure about turbo reliability. I live in CA, so I was thinking just getting awd NA, but hearing that a cx9s longevity with the turbo is helpful. I don't need the extra horsepower persae, I drive a prelude so regardless jus thinking it would add a bit more pep from what I'm used to.
@@codezalo5773 I will note that my Mazda3 turbo just threw a code for a faulty solenoid this morning with only 3800 miles. Should he covered under warranty though -edit: code was false tripped. It was actually just because the car was freaking out in limp mode due to a false MAF reading caused by a loose airbox
Mazda 3 is awesome. 2009 model is still running at 405k km, started maintaining it myself after 200k, during the period i replaced fuel pump, alternator, starter motor, o2 sensor, spark plug etc. Pretty easy car to work on.
Fuel pump trick to save money: If your car isn't starting and you've determined its the fuel pump: have a buddy tap the pump with the rubber end of a screw driver 5+ times as you press/pump the gas pedal while the car is turned off, then turn the car on. A repair shop will NEVER share this tip, but i've saved my mazda 3 from certain expensive repair like this. I had this happen 15K miles ago and not a blip since.
Mine has over 190,000 miles, and I spent less than $1,000 over the last 8 years on scheduled maintenance and repairs. Excellent vehicle! Mine is a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback.
$1,k in service repairs in 8 years?? How do you make the tires and breaks and battery last so long, I am guessing you drive less than normal people, because on average for most people 75% will need new battery and new tires and new breaks within 5 years or so , and that runs on average at least $2,k
I really appreciate you making videos that appeal to all different angles of the car community. This video, for example, may not be as interesting to the people who enjoy watching Rotary Life on your channel, but is extremely helpful for people looking to get a fun, manual first car. It really shows that you're not just after the views and genuinely want to help others. Thank you!
@@hovojefe Thank God the the MX-5 manual transmission. The best I've ever experienced. Honda has a good one too but Mazda's is better clutch wise & shifter.
Mazda cars are build to last. I bought my 2011 Mazda 3 new and now it is 170,000km on the clock. The car NEVER had any major issue, NEVER had any failure. As I'm growing older and planning to start a family, my next purchase would be a Mazda CX-60 inline 6 diesel. I love Mazda.
Same on my 12'. 155K miles without major issue. Cosmetics are failing due to minor impacts/its now essentially a dog car. But it is built tough as fuck and can off road again and again. I laugh at people that spent thousands more on expensive AWD and yet this fucking thing keeps pushing all the same
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who REALLY likes their Mazda 3 awd. It's such a fun car.
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That red battery light you mention actually means there's no charging of the battery (so usually alternator issue), not the low battery level. That's why it pops up when you turn on the ignition without actually starting the engine, engine systems are on but battery isn't being charged. It's similar in that way to the low oil pressure light ;)
Mazdas are so underrated. Every one I have ever owned has been a joy to drive (Zoom! Zoom!) and has given long, reliable service. I will continue to take one over a Toyota (boring), Nissan (junk), or Honda (not that reliable and expensive to fix) any day.
After a couple months of browsing, shopping, and researching, I decided to go for a 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback. These videos really helped me feel confident in the choice, and this video happened to upload the day I hope to hear back from my local credit union about a loan. Thanks for making these. I'm stoked to get one of these now
I love my 2017 Mazda 3. I started doing my own maintenance procedures such as oil changes, filter changes and tire rotations. Very easy car to work on. Nice video and great car!
@@vladimirtalijan I think you are confusing tire balancing with tire rotation. rotating tires do not need a machine, that being said its probably good to check for alignment and balance when you do so.
Yup, that sounds like a Mazda. Thin paint, interior plastics that scratch, and nothing needing repair outside of regular wear and tear items. I'll take that trade off every day of the year. I had a 2010 MX-5 for about 10 years and loved it! I'm seriously thinking of getting another Mazda.
Towert the new NDs are fantastic if you don't need the room. My 2016 MX-5 Club soft top is my daily drive in 4 seasons. The winter tires got swapped out last month & its been a great driving car getting good gas mileage the only downside is the Premium gas it needs to perform.
@@ag4allgood Nice to hear the ND's are fantastic! My NC was my only car for 10 years, but I had to get something a little bigger and my life changed. I really am hoping to get one again as a second car in a few years. I miss having a convertible and loved my little car!
Love the videos, man! As someone at 30,000, it is encouraging to hear the car is holding up the way it is. Gotta take those maintenance costs with a grain of salt though, for most viewers. Dealership tends to really hammer those costs. You can change spark plugs for like $40 yourself, and it takes like 10 minutes. For anyone who does their own maintenance though if you cut those costs in half, $2-3,000 isn't bad to maintain these bad boys without any other mechanical failures.
Yeah, as he read through that service list I said, "Man, they saw this guy coming." He spent a few grand he didn't have to. NEVER go to the dealership unless it's for a recall. Ever. You are TELLING them, "Rob me. I'm okay with it." They'll sell you all kinds of service you don't need, and over-charge for what you do. Only suckers use the dealership.
@Thomas B True, I do my own tire changes from summer to winter and vice versa. Haven't done oil changes but I got a mechanic that does it cheaper and I provide the oil. I changed my spark plugs myself, really easy. A lot of the things we can do ourselves and save good money.
@@WrongThink_ I was even more shocked to hear that a guy who was driving to all 50 states didn't carry a battery jumper with him haha sat and waited for a tow truck to jump and replace a battery. Off topic, but still. These are the small things that really add up. If you are going to be a car guy, fully embrace it.
Everyone's shtting on dealership shops and rightfully so, but, I need to say every time I've gone to my local Mazda dealership the service has been AMAZING. I've had THOUSANDS of dollards worth of service and repairs done after an accident, they shouldn't have covered it under factory warranty but they did. They always cut deals and have the cheapest tires even undercutting BJ's and Costco. They seem to be chasing after high rated reviews for some program Mazda is running.
I absolutely love my 22 3 hatch AWD. Your previous videos are one of the influences that drew me to it. Right after driving off the lot I got the front dog house ppf wrapped, windows tinted, and scratch proned interior parts ceramic coated. Out of all the cars I've owned in the past, this one is by far my favorite so far.
@@brocklanders6969 yes. I didn't care much for the styling. The interior although felt like acceptable quality, just felt bland/boring. The infotainment system was alright but sound quality wasn't good. It felt slightly under powered. Wasn't "slow" but didn't have much pep. And the cvt wasn't great but wasn't bad. It felt like everything was average middle of the road. "Safe" if you will. I also tested the Corolla hatch. I originally wanted a Corolla hatch ever sense the 19 model came out, but couldn't due to financial reasons. But at the end if 2021 I built up enough funds to be serious. The Corolla hatch wasn't what I thought it would be. I was 100% disappointed in it. I absolutely love the styling and stance. But damn it drove like total 💩. Very loud NVH, extremely underpowered, cvt was horribly tuned, infotainment system was typical Toyota lagging and limited features. Where as the Mazda 3 looks very nice, interior has a premium feel, very good infotainment system, very low NVH that rivals a lot if BMWs, has adequate power and a real transmission, lastly optional AWD (rarity in this class of cars). I absolutely hated everything about the Ford focus. Kia soul's are like driving an appliance, better than the focus though.. the Hyundai Veloster N was quite nice, but I couldn't find one locally or at a reasonable price. Also I questioned reliability aspect as I heard and seen many Hyundai's engines just blow up for no reason. At the end, the Mazda 3 hatch shined for my needs/wants and is the near perfect car for me.
@@waltonrodneyjr5258 pricings vary from shop to shop and location. I'd recommend getting in contact with a trusted tint/detailer for a quote. My bill was $2.5k. That is full ceramic tint all around including windshield and brow strip, front dog house ppf wrap (front bumper, front grille, fenders, hood, mirror caps), 5 stage ceramic coating, and there was also some imperfections from the factory on the rr door they had to cut, lastly ceramic coating the interior piano black and apply a film over the cluster lens. Yes I agree, $2.5k is a lot of money, but it's also a lot of work and I know it was done right.
@@carnage50x yeah that sounds pretty solid. Thanks for the reply man. Looking forward to it as an obtainable dream car hopefully sometime in the near future!
I traded in my 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback AWD at 68,000 miles. Very minimal maintenance. Only issue was the driver sunvisor would stretch and split when it was hot outside. I always took it to Mazda for oil changes. Mazda gave me a great trade in value plus $500 loyalty rebate and another $500 for military rebate. Ordered a 2022 Mazda MX5 ST Club BBR package. I now have close to 9K trouble free convertible miles. Couldn't be any happier. Mazda is where it's at.
AMAZING advice on the battery, I actually just ran into this issue a few weeks ago with my 19 hatch as well. I freaked out initially because it threw me a check engine light, because I'm guessing the car wasn't able to start but everything got checked out and cleared after the battery was replaced.
Just keep one of those very compact jumpers in your trunk... be sure to keep it charged. They cost less than $100 for a good one. I keep mine under the seat because the trunk doesn't have a keyhole to open it when the battery dies, but the driver's door does.
I still have my 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with 52,000 miles. I love it but it's a bit small the more I go through life. I'll still take care of it as best I can. Oil changes every 4000 miles and whatnot. Great car with hilariously tight turning radius!
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 GT tech at 215000km (133500 miles) and absolutely love it. Best car I've ever owned. It recently got hit while parked and likely totaled by a reckless driver doing donuts in the parking lot. For how much car you get with what you pay, it cannot be beat. I literally whisper "I love you" to it from time to time. I'll have to pick up a replacement unless insurance thinks it's fixable. Great review, great that you actually drive it to its limits.
I own a Mazda 3 hatchback all powered premium package that I ordered in March 2020. It's a 2019. She is going on 4 years old next month December 14th, 2022. Just turned over 9001 miles as I write this, this morning, don't drive her hard or long, no freeways. Nothing. Through home street(s), she is driven slow and carefully. Totally a bliss in ownership. I am with you on your Mazda 3 hatchback, unbelievable car.
I have a 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD which is very similar to your car. I bought it in Sept. 2021. I took a 5 week trip in September '22 from NJ cross-country to California, put on 10K and have a total of almost 22K. On the trip I was from sea level to 12,300 feet in the Rockies, from 55F to over 100F, with much of my daytime driving in the upper 80's to 100 F. Sometimes a bit weak at high altitudes. I get the oil changed ever 6K at Mazda dealers so far (including 2x in Milwaukee and Albuquerque). No issues. Tire rotation done at 12 K, plan to do it at 24K when do the next oil change. I chose it as didn't have a turbo, but had a real automatic transmission that is manually shiftable, a real temporary spare tire with wheel, blind spot warning and stopping warning systems and wanted a relatively small car. I had considered a 3 Sedan/Hatchback but they were scarce at the time I shopped. Positives: Excellent handling, ride, quiet, good seating position, comfortable, nice quality inside and out. Negatives: Blind spots from wide pillars. small gas tank (needs to be about 2 gallons more), cargo area a bit small. Radar systems disengage in heavy rain and sticky snow/sleet. If have a door or doors open to do interior cleaner for more than 10 minutes, it warns you to start to car to charge up the battery. Perhaps it need a higher amp-hours battery.
I loved seeing this video on a higher mileage Mazda 3 than I have. I have a 2019 Mazda 3 Premium edition with a manual transmission and I really love this vehicle. Mine only has 4500 miles on it. I originally leased the vehicle and loved so much I bought it outright at the end of lease and put on an extended service plan on it for 10 years. I also own a 2016 Mazda CX 9 with 22000 miles on it. We don't drive a lot. Mazda vehicles have done well for me.
I have a 2019 mazda 3 premium sedan AT trans FWD N/A. I have 36,000 on mine. Bought it brand new at the end of 2020. That sounds expensive to lease it then buy it outright at the end of the lease. How much did they hit you for with the lease and then to buy it afterwards? It might make sense to lease depending on your scenario but it normally isn't worth it. My friend has a rav 4 but he leased it. Ended up paying half of the sticker price just to drive it 3 years. Not sure if he'll end up buying it at the end of the lease or turn it back in but I told him that was a bad deal. MSRP on my car was almost $28,000 but I paid $23,500 OTD and its been paid off for a while now. I never do extended warranties especially if you don't drive a lot or buy a car knowing that it should be pretty bullet proof.
@@bengunn6571 in the lease terms, there is a contracted price that you pay if you want to buy the car at the end of the lease, so that price would already be set in stone at the beginning of your leasing it
I Daily drive a 2018 Mazda3 Machine Gray Hatchback with 84k Miles first owner, no issues just regular maintenance, 5k mile oil changes, regular tire pressure checks, set of tires once. Filters changed once, throttle body cleaning, new set of spark plugs and no battery issues still. 👌🏼 I also own a 2013 MazdaSpeed3 in black!
you need to check your battery occasionally. when you start the car, the voltage drops. I put a meter on the battery then looked through the windshield it dropped to 10 volts, I bought a new battery. Love my mazda6 and my wifes CX5. One issue i have had is the rear brakes wear out prematurely. I changed the brakes to ceramic and used synthetic lube on the caliber slide pins.They now slide easier. I put a NAPA 5 year battery . For the brake pads front and rear, I went with Akebono. Also installed new rotors in the rear. easy car to work on. I do my own oil changes with a mazda filter and Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic 0w-20. better than the crap the dealers use. These cars are under rated. nice review btw.
The battery light on cars is usually to indicate a problem with the charging system, not a dead battery. Surprised it went at 3 years, usually you get 5 years out of them. I wish I could get a Mazda3 but the wait time on new ones is over 12 months.. so I had to get a CX5… that should be here in 2-3 months. My Mazda3 is retiring with over 370,000km, and that number will depend on when that cx5 comes in. Love these updates because now I know what to look towards with my cx5… though all the Mazdas I own seem to hold up okay, just need that maintenance.
I’m honestly surprised it wasn’t over the amount you said. No matter what some owners mights say, Mazdas are expensive af to maintain. They’re built to last though so that should make up for it. Damn good engineering there’s just so much shit under the hood that could potentially cause problems
I’ve had my 18 CX-5 for 4 years 62,000 miles. I’ve only spent $2151 total for oil changes, brakes/rotors, trans fluid, new tires, filters, shocks/struts, and a battery. I couldn’t imagine how much all that would be at the dealer. They quoted me almost $800 for just one front strut recently.
I had the exact same battery issue with my 2019 Titanium Mazda 3 Hatch. I definitely recommend picking up a portable car booster to avoid damaging all the electronics from a traditional jump start
I can confirm the battery issue. I have been drivinv my 2019 Mazda 3 for almost 20K km and I stopped to clean and wash the car. Before this the battery or the car didnt show any issues. When finished I wanted to start the car and I had the same error message on the dash. I first thought that I may have hit the crash sensor as my dash was going wild and i could hear the car trying to start but the engine only clicking. At the end it was actually the battery that had only about 5V left. Another issue I had was the TPMS sensors on my winter tires. The car does not like to read the sensors properly so every now and then I get a message to check theTPMS sensors. Other than that I love my car as well and it is an absolute blast to drive and to look at. Very well done Mazda and I do not regret getting the BMW or Audi instead.
I had a 2018 Mazda 3 sport sedan from 25k to 91k miles. Changed the brakes/rotors once, changed the tires once, changed the oil regularly, had it inspected and that was it. Also it hits 115 at my house in the summer and didn’t have any issues. The crash light seemed to come on randomly though.
Owner of a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback w/ the 2.5L engine, currently at just under 180k miles, and I gotta say after putting 100k miles on my Mazda, I gotta say it's been one of the most reliable, fun, and affordable cars I've ever owned, these things will run forever if you keep them up to date on maintenance, I just did quite a bit on mine last month but for what I have into the car it's low compared to most of my former cars that I've owned, I think my Next car will be another Mazda, Toyota, or a Hyundai as this is my 3rd Mazda I've owned in the last 15 years of driving but I've also owned over 30+ cars and thankfully when Mazda kicked Ford to the curb that was the best thing they ever did for the company as a whole, Ford is the last auto maker I will ever recommend in my life as they make terrible products and cars, I mean look at their current path... it's dogshit if you ask me... all this EV Shit is sad to say the least, hell at least hyundai is actually putting up a good fight to keep car enthusiasts excited, but I definitely keeping my 3 Hatch for a long time
Bless the algorithm. Just found this, been trying to decide if the non turbo would be worthwhile since the price for it is just a bit outrageous and found your whole series on this little whip. Great content, and I appreciate it.
Nice to see another Mazda fan... I have a 2015 Mazda 3, 2 Litre... Just now at 130k KM is where I have some problems with it. Like the speakers are having issues because of moisture getting to them and the adhesive has come loose, and with such an old car, the rubbers in the wheel arms are getting old/corroded... Shouldn't be a hard fix and also had a battery replaced a couple of years ago ... But that's about it, love it as a daily driver, really reliable
I love your review! I recommend keeping a portable battery pack under your seat. I always keep one, because batteries often do that! You don't always get a warning. A nice lithium battery pack only needs to be charged every 6 months and keeps you from be stranded. Happy travels!
@@blue_lancer_es I prefer a portable inflator and plug kit. Once you use fix-a-flat the tire has to come off and be cleaned out and rebalanced and you usually ruin your tire sensor. Usually if you get a nail it leaks slowly so you can inflate it enough to get you home or to a shop.
Nice car we have a 22 Mazda 3 sedan we love it, that’s high on maintenance costs for that new of a vehicle, I’ve had a Honda Pilot for 8 years and including tires, batteries and timing belt, brakes, spark pugs, fluid changes etc, and 135,000 miles I’ve spent less than $5,000 of course a lot of the work I’ve done myself.
my car got stolen yesterday and I'm researching what to buy next after insurance pays me out. Mazda 3 is near the top of the list and this video was really great info. I'm unsure if I like the hatchback or sedan more but either way I'm going to a dealer this weekend to see them in person. Your maintenance costs after 75k seem perfectly acceptable, especially since you said you only use the dealer and everyone knows the dealers charge way more for service than run of the mill shops do. You probably spent an extra $1k just because it was dealer pricing
@@marcial84mc in the end I got a cx30 about a week or so after that post. I test drove the hatchback, they had no sedans at all. I really liked the hatchback but it's a low ride height vehicle and I'm just tired of climbing in and out of low ride height cars so I wanted something a little taller.
Mazda is very under appreciated. Had a 2010 Mazda 6 and never any major failures. FInally ended its service at 300k miles only becuase my kid ran it into a curb and busted up the front end.
Hey man thank you for your videos!, I started watching around a month ago and watched all your mazda3 vids to help me make my choice for a new car and I finally picked one up last week a 23 mazda3, tbh you and those vids were a big influence in my decision.
I had a 2006 base 3i, manual. Kept it until 2012 & the only thing that really broke was the A/C clutch pulley, which meant I had to buy a whole new compressor. Now, since I drove it like I stole it, I went through 5 front wheel bearings, (3 on on side & 2 on the other) but I attriubute that to me taking cornes at 35mph. Funnest car I ever owned.
What a great review. We are 10+ years now and 90k + miles, with our 2012 M3 HB. An amazingly trouble free car. Due to the SkyActiv systems involved, when the battery is low many weird things happen so, yes battery needs to be on your watch list. Another area that I am surprised you did not mention is the direct injection engine watch list. Originally the 2012 was getting over 40mpg, however it has dropped mpg considerably and now gets between 34-36mpg. One of things I have discovered is that Top Tier regular gas is essential and I now use an additive (Seafoam) to help keep the intake valves clean. The car runs better. There have been a couple of body parts issues with recall so check that. I will take her in for inspection and servicing, might need some brake pads and fluid changes but what a great car for our needs!!
@Vicki burr-Chellin DON'T use seafoam! Terrible product to use on a modern car. It can wreck the oxygen sensors & clog up the catalytic converter. I'm looking out for you. Use a nitrogen based fuel cleaner instead. If you look, top 10 best fuel cleaners of 2022, Seafoam wasn't even on the list. Seafoam is a big scam for 21st century cars. The only reason it's famous is because of all the smoking videos on the internet. I'm only saying this because I don't want your Mazda to get damaged
Have you looked into getting a clear protective film for the front instead of having to put the bra on. I did so on my 22 Mazda3 and it's worked great for under $300
$5600???? Holly Sh|t!!! That’s a lot! I bought my 2017 Subaru Legacy brand new and now have 56 thousand miles on it. Had a battery problem over the first year which was covered. Other than a new set of tires recently which set me back $500, I’ve Only had to get oil changes which I’ve been compt almost every other service. My total upkeep has been maybe $900….
He has spent way too much in maintenance! I have a 2009 Madza6 manual with 97K miles and expenses have been new brakes, alignment, 2 new batteries and new tires.
Such a beautiful car. I’d love to own one 👍 but I’d rather keep driving my Toyota because after 75K miles oil/filter changes cost the only $300 (Toyota dealer oil changes at $30 ea that includes free car wash, comprehensive inspection and report without obligations), free coffee at waiting room. My Toyota cost only a few hundred dollars during the first 100,000 miles all of them oil changes with zero issue. The Toyota is still running great at 324k miles and I am keeping her for a very long time because of car shortage and high price.
Do your oil and transmission and diff based on usage. Towing, city miles, racing etc all will need the fluid change sooner. Do valve cleaning at 10k or 20k miles. If not by 30k you will need walnut cleaning requiring removal of intake manifold. Sparkplug are for 20k miles or so. Do not take too long on them.
The battery light will only come on if your alternator isn't charging. The fact you got 3 years out of that battery is impressive. Often times original factory batteries only last like 2 years.
@@shadmiller7282 How old was the kia? cause it seems to me usually the batteries that has lasted quite some time were the ones made around 2010, 2011, 2012. SOme batteries will last about 5 years. cause I have seen a few last that long too. actually now that you mention it I mainly see Honda, Toyota, Chrysler and Nissan batteries go out the quickest in 2 years. The battery that came in our 06 Town and Country we bought in 2012 lasted us until 2018. SO yeah I have seen a few lasted quite awhile but these days... your lucky if it does.
@@bruh-fn5dh Thats Impressive. Its kinda ironic cause I currently work for AutoZone and they'll only last 2 maybe 3 years if your lucky. but mainly refering to the Hondas ad Toyotas made within the last 5 years.
We just experienced a dead battery in our 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback. Much like yours it told us nothing, we knew it wasn’t a key fob issue as we had just changed those batteries. We swapped out the battery and bam, car started. Best car I’ve ever owned and I’m a Toyota girl from day one! These are my 1st Mazdas. Loved my 2018 so much that I bought a brand new Mazda 2021
I drive a 2018 Toyota Corolla SE CVT and FWD with the premium package option and is close to 12,000 miles. I've not had any problems with it it. It had one recall for the airbag ECU. It still has the original battery that came with the car which is now 5 years old. There is no indication that the 5-year-old battery is getting low. I've replaced the battery in the key fob as the car warned me that it was running low. For the first 3 years free oil changes
12,000 miles or 120,000 miles on your 2018? Toyotas seem to be easy on batteries. They often last 10 years and fail slowly. GM car batteries seem to last forever as well. Mazdas and Hondas have a bunch of battery issues leaving people in life threatening situations.
About a week ago I traded in my 16' Kia Forte for a 23' Mazda3 with only about 17K miles on it. It's a VERY sporty/nice looking car and has an interior feel that would suggest I paid DOUBLE for what I really paid for it. The best part is I stuck with the regular, FWD and no turbo. I've heard those models are where most of the issues arise. And, like others have said in the comments below, a bunch of that preventative maintenance you can do yourself and, with how the Japanese designed the engine bay on the Mazda3, there's plenty of room to work and everything is just easily accessible. I'm looking forward to many, many years with my new ride.
…so glad to have randomly clicked on this and bought it on Aug. 13 (my birthday) so I had to comment. I do love my Mazda 3, it’s a 2010 S hatchback in Hooker Red with 67K miles on her. I got her 10 years ago from my next door neighbors in Atherton, CA who are in their 80’s for a fraction of its value. It was their grandson’s car originally but they gifted him a new BMW 330 where it sat on their side garden until I gave them a surprise 58th wedding anniversary party on June 2012. So on my birthday they offered me the car as a gift but in 1 condition that I get to assist them in any way as long as they live next door. They are 94/92 now and their grandson moved in during the pandemic.
The fact that you took your time to make this video in a cold choking snow just for us to enjoy makes me take off the hat for you. Brother your the best your invested in what you do.
I hear meguiar's plastx restorer thing works really well on fixing the scratched plastics. I have yet to try it though. Thanks for the update. Got my 22 M3 hatch manual back in May and still love it 15k miles on
Yeah plastx restorer does work but not 100 percent. I find the piano black on the side where the windows get scratched super easily as well as interior piano black. I have 2700 miles with the original oil and planned on changing it at 3k. I also have 22 Mazda 3 Manual transmission
As a fellow 4th gen owner, I've also had battery issues. Had the battery replaced under warranty thankfully and after some software updates done by the dealership the battery has been holding up just fine. I do still carry a jump starter at all times and I plug the battery into a trickle charger when gone for a week or longer.
I am so happy to hear your experience with Mazda, I got mine in 2020 Mazda cx 30 and so far I had 0 problems with it and I am more than happy driving around after 25000 miles
Mazdas are cool cars, but man those prices seem kinda high for fluid changes. $300 something for the trans fluid flush/change? Sheesh. Yeah yeah I get it, it's cheaper than a new transmission, blah blah blah...I'm sure if you shop around though, you could get these services for WAY less than you paid. I completely understand wanting to go to the dealer, but this isn't really the type of car to need dealer only maintenance...especially as you approach 100K miles, in my opinion at least, you'd be better off finding a reputable local indie mechanic that can help you keep this car going for less $$$. Myself, I have 2 vehicles atm...a Volvo S80 V8, and I just picked up an Acura RLX Advance. Unfortunately for me, these 2 cars DO require dealer only maintenance (the Volvo moreso than the Acura) because not a lot of people can work on Swedish cars. Even Euro shops that specialize in foreign luxury cars like Mercedes/BMW/Audi, etc, won't touch my Volvo, it's bizarre. Nice videos though, man...keep up the solid work.
I’m using this car as a case study, to see what it’s gonna cost if I do 100% by the book and taking it to the dealer. I agree, shopping around is the best way to go about it, so if you’re spending more than me that should be a red flag!
Good useful video! My 2018 Touring, purchased new in late '17 in Orland Park, IL, came with a very anemic battery that often delivered worryingly slow cranking in cool / cold weather. Replaced the battery at 3 years, and cranking speed has been noticeably faster ever since. Had to replace one dome light bulb. That's my entire problem list. Car has just over 19k in 6.5 years due to a very short commute (4.5 miles), so new oil / filter every 6 months because of all the cold starts and short trips. Retired now. This thing is so fun to drive that I still look forward to mundane errands just to get a chance to put my foot into it. I do all my own maintenance, because I have good reason to distrust the dealership.
Love Mazda, but couldn't get past that hunchback styling on the latest hatchback, so went with a 2022 CX-30 CE AWD instead. I also have come to like/prefer the raised chassis position/visibility of a Crossover. Wish the CX-30 had a manual option though. :( The battery issue is common on newer vehicles with lots of passive-draw electronics. You really HAVE to exercise the stock-grade battery at least twice per week for a good 30+ minutes per outing & replace it every 2-3 years. Even with 2-3 trips per week on my 2020 Corolla SE sedan, I had 3 dead battery replacements in the first 2 years. No issues though with my CX-30 yet after almost a year.
Congratulations on your milestone! I'm about to hit 40k on my 2017 Mazda 6 GT (same color and rock chips) and just replaced the battery after a warning light. Hope to keep the car for 15 years.
Awesome video! I think it’s great you’ve gone so many road trips in this car. I’d love to own one of these but unfortunately need more rear seat room. Best car I’ve owned was a 2017 Mazda 6 6-speed manual. Bought it with 8k miles and traded it with 73k about two and a half years later.
Always check the battery first, best Mazda3 advice. My Mazda3 once had a low battery, and I thought it was a goner. Fresh battery and it's been 100% reliable. Apart from that, best car we've owned and I always look forward to driving her.
One of my cars is a 2011 Mazda3 S hatchback, 2.5, black mica metallic paint, beige interior that I bought new, just before I retired. I recently purchased its third battery that was a month shy of seven years old. Bare in mind the car has just under 22K on it. Back in the day, I had the dealer order and install, from a catalog on their showroom, some Enki 20 spoke mess wheels. I think a timeless design. Knock on wood no problems except the replacement of the rear hatch button that I replaced myself.
Stock batt 5yrs? Maybe high end cars but by experience 2 years maybe 3. And then you upgrade the battery to something better. Again my experience has been with low end cars. Toyotas mitsus kias mazdas and the like.
There isn’t a problem with the car. My 2018 Mazda 3 needed a battery after 3 years, and my sisters 2015 Subaru needed a battery after 4 years. Both were Panasonic OEM batteries and they have a legendary reputation for early failure.
I love my 2005 Mazda 3s. It’s the only new car I’ve ever bought and aside from tire and battery replacements, its only had a new sensor. It’s only got 125k miles on it, but drives as well today as it did new. I’ve always used synthetic or synthetic blend oil and add some MMO from time to time.
Flushes are usually just drain & fill nowadays, so you should only have to pay for the fluid & the service charge. It may be different for Mazda, but service / shop manuals are almost non-existent nowadays so it is hard to verify unless you have online service data (subscription). Ask the dealer exactly what you are paying for (in the future) because you may consider doing some of the drain & fill jobs yourself, especially when the warranty has expired!
Thanks for the detailed review. BTW, the little battery light on the dash is a alternator charge warning, meaning if your alternator stops providing current to power the car and it's just running on the battery that light will illuminate.
I have a 2002 Mazda Protege and the ONLY problem I have ever had with the car is the mysterious perpetual dead battery. It's never left me stranded thankfully, but I keep a jump pack nearby just in case. Funny how things don't change that much over 17 years.
Love the video, Zach! The desert picture looked cool af and the snow drift clip was literally badass. Wish Mazda was available in my country, too. Let me know the name of the song used at the end, I really liked it. ✌🏻
I was almost stranded by my 2018 when its battery went bad. Fortunately it did start and I drove straight to a parts store for a new battery. I used to be an ASE certified mechanic. That did help me recognize what was wrong. I did have weird warnings and malfunctions a few days before and wasn't sure what was wrong till it almost didn't start. Like you I now know when I get those weird malfunctions it's time for a battery.
Have always been a Mazda/Ford fan. Had '94 Ford Probe GT MTX, and a Mazda 626 Cronos/ Capella V6 MTX of the same year on which I had put on over 240k miles on original drivetrains. Never raced or abused them. Maintained all fluids and filters religiously and washed both when needed. Sold them both 22 years of ownership for more than what I had initially purchase paid. Today I own '95 Mazda 929/Sentia and 2000 Mazda Millenia S/Xedos/Eunos 800.
Reason why I have always worked and serviced my own vehicles you save thousands over the yrs and you know the job is done properly and you ain't being ripped off.
How the heck, I’m at 50k miles on my 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus and I always go to dealer for all services ! And always get full synthetic oil change and always rotate tires, have had one or two alignments and front pads replaced and rotors resurfaced and have spent a little less than 1k dollars maintaining it …. Wild!
The Skyactiv engine is money. Same engine in my 2016 6. I've had zero problems. Thank God. I just paid it off and I'm at 115k roughly. It runs the same as the day I bought it. Definitely will be getting another Mazda when I can, hopefully the CX50. I want to get into some outdoor fun activities. Just a recommendation real quick, don't forget to change your cabin filter. Yeah, theres one in there. Get it swapped out at your next oil change, Its like 20 or 30 bucks. Its like a legit HEPA filter. I was surprised how good it was. It even filters out some viruses believe it or not!
I bought the 2021 Mazda 3 Hatch AWD in Red! (Mazda has the best Red)! I LOVE it!! This is actually my 3rd Mazda 3. Was happy with and Loved every one of them!
Can confirm. Took my 2013 Mazda 3 off road and 3-wheeled it. Despite the low carriage, she held up well and only got a little scratch on the bottom side. Love these cars but you have to protect the paint.
I purchased my 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback in late 2009 and owned since. It's a FWD 6spd manual. I am still on original clutch and have 205k miles on the car. I do my own maintenance also and haven't had one mechanical issue. 90% of life of this car have used non-ethanol gas. Use it! 👍
Love my 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback! Have the exact same color in Premium and my lease is up in 3 months. Residual is only 16k which I plan on buying out and paying off. They hold their value exceptionally well. Most are retailing for about 4k more right now. Great value, reliable, fun to drive but the rear blind spots take some getting used to. Thanks for the heads up on the battery and scheduled/recommended maintenances.
The battery light only comes on from my experience when the accessory belt fails or the alternator is going out when you’re driving. Rare light to see on any dash
Thanks for the great review! I had a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback that reached 110k miles. It was the best car I ever owned, but I had to let her go in 2018. When Maxda releases a hybrid 3 in a few years, I’ll be the first one in line.
I love mine. Done 104,000 km in 3 years. Barely any issues. Except for the battery. I found a hack, though. Leave your headlights turned on at all times. It tells the "smart" alternator to output 13.6v at all times. Otherwise, when you're driving, the system voltage is often below 12v, especially with the Bose pumping.
I have a 2019 awd hatch I bought new. I had 3m protection added to the roof, bumper, hood, mirrors, headlights, and dog legs. I've driven over 95000 miles since new and not a single chip
I have a 2018 Mazda 3 GS FWD with 119000Km on it and have spent just under $5000 on service (regular service, parts, oil changes, etc). No issues with the battery yet. I get all of my work done at the dealership.
I could just imagine what your costs would be with other vehicles your Mazda competes with. Namely, bottom-of-the-barrel cars from full-blown luxury brands. Especially something like an Audi A3 or the discontinued Mercedes A220. But, yeah; no matter how advanced cars get, if yours won't start.... always check the battery first. Most of the time, that's the issue and thankfully it's an easy and inexpensive fix.
Theese Mazda 3 hatchbacks are such hidden gems.
They really are. I traded my civic in for one and I'm absolutely over the moon with this car. Nobody talks about these
@@Madlux14 I traded a newer Lexus in for one after my C8 Corvette arrived (didn't need two gas guzzlers in the garage). The interior of the Mazda is 8/10th's as nice as the Lexus, but for half the price. It also gets double the gas mileage, so that's an added bonus.
@@anthonykiedis1765 yeah Mazda has come a long way, I'm so impressed
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@@liberalsaredegeneratebetasoyl found the dude that drives a clapped out VW
I work at a shop, and I can definitely say I’ve seen some impressively high miles on newer Mazdas. A 2018 CX-9 came in with 207k already on it. It was still in great shape too.
What was the engine and transmission on that vehicle?
what i wanna know is who can afford 207k miles of driving in that short a span lol. that's a lot of gas.
@@galax650 2.5L 4 Cylinder Skyactiv-G Turbo with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission.
The earlier model Skyactiv G turbo with the air to air intercooler (found on Mazda6, Mazda CX-5).
Not the later Skyactiv G Turbo with the liquid to air intercooler (found in Mazda3 Turbo, CX-50, etc)
hey I really wanted to see this comment, I'm kinda in the market for one but I wasn't sure about turbo reliability. I live in CA, so I was thinking just getting awd NA, but hearing that a cx9s longevity with the turbo is helpful. I don't need the extra horsepower persae, I drive a prelude so regardless jus thinking it would add a bit more pep from what I'm used to.
@@codezalo5773 I will note that my Mazda3 turbo just threw a code for a faulty solenoid this morning with only 3800 miles. Should he covered under warranty though
-edit: code was false tripped. It was actually just because the car was freaking out in limp mode due to a false MAF reading caused by a loose airbox
Mazda 3 is awesome. 2009 model is still running at 405k km, started maintaining it myself after 200k, during the period i replaced fuel pump, alternator, starter motor, o2 sensor, spark plug etc. Pretty easy car to work on.
400k? Damn!
@@lyianx200k mikes
and all those “ repairs “ are just parts that are way overdue past their “life span “ and relatively easy repairs a diyer could do
Fuel pump trick to save money: If your car isn't starting and you've determined its the fuel pump: have a buddy tap the pump with the rubber end of a screw driver 5+ times as you press/pump the gas pedal while the car is turned off, then turn the car on. A repair shop will NEVER share this tip, but i've saved my mazda 3 from certain expensive repair like this.
I had this happen 15K miles ago and not a blip since.
Mine has over 190,000 miles, and I spent less than $1,000 over the last 8 years on scheduled maintenance and repairs. Excellent vehicle! Mine is a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback.
$1,k in service repairs in 8 years?? How do you make the tires and breaks and battery last so long, I am guessing you drive less than normal people, because on average for most people 75% will need new battery and new tires and new breaks within 5 years or so , and that runs on average at least $2,k
8years 1k? How? Just oil change will be more than that!
@@yoyozentshe prob uses synthetic/ 10k miles each change. If not she’s probably driving less than average.
I really appreciate you making videos that appeal to all different angles of the car community. This video, for example, may not be as interesting to the people who enjoy watching Rotary Life on your channel, but is extremely helpful for people looking to get a fun, manual first car. It really shows that you're not just after the views and genuinely want to help others. Thank you!
Awd is only available in automatic trans, unfortunately
@@hovojefe Thank God the the MX-5 manual transmission. The best I've ever experienced. Honda has a good one too but Mazda's is better clutch
wise & shifter.
Mazda cars are build to last. I bought my 2011 Mazda 3 new and now it is 170,000km on the clock. The car NEVER had any major issue, NEVER had any failure. As I'm growing older and planning to start a family, my next purchase would be a Mazda CX-60 inline 6 diesel. I love Mazda.
Same on my 12'. 155K miles without major issue. Cosmetics are failing due to minor impacts/its now essentially a dog car. But it is built tough as fuck and can off road again and again. I laugh at people that spent thousands more on expensive AWD and yet this fucking thing keeps pushing all the same
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who REALLY likes their Mazda 3 awd. It's such a fun car.
That red battery light you mention actually means there's no charging of the battery (so usually alternator issue), not the low battery level. That's why it pops up when you turn on the ignition without actually starting the engine, engine systems are on but battery isn't being charged. It's similar in that way to the low oil pressure light ;)
So.. more like a "car is running off the battery, not the alternator" warning light?
Mazdas are so underrated. Every one I have ever owned has been a joy to drive (Zoom! Zoom!) and has given long, reliable service. I will continue to take one over a Toyota (boring), Nissan (junk), or Honda (not that reliable and expensive to fix) any day.
After a couple months of browsing, shopping, and researching, I decided to go for a 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback. These videos really helped me feel confident in the choice, and this video happened to upload the day I hope to hear back from my local credit union about a loan. Thanks for making these. I'm stoked to get one of these now
Great choice I have a 2021 turbo 3 and am just in love with the looks, drive, and interior.
@@kapss0832 I'm still tempted by the turbo, but I simply don't need the extra horsepower. Though it'd be fun haha
@@Jonathan-kf7lb I just brought one as well and I picked it up today
@@vinny468 congrats! I'm test driving one Saturday. Probably gonna buy it assuming things go smoothly
Congratulations!!! I just bought my 2023 Mazda 3 hatchback last night and I’m in love with it.
I love my 2017 Mazda 3. I started doing my own maintenance procedures such as oil changes, filter changes and tire rotations. Very easy car to work on. Nice video and great car!
You bought a tyre rotation machine? :)
@@vladimirtalijan I think you are confusing tire balancing with tire rotation. rotating tires do not need a machine, that being said its probably good to check for alignment and balance when you do so.
@@Eclipse_Silver a smile at the end suggests it was a joke
Yup, that sounds like a Mazda. Thin paint, interior plastics that scratch, and nothing needing repair outside of regular wear and tear items. I'll take that trade off every day of the year. I had a 2010 MX-5 for about 10 years and loved it! I'm seriously thinking of getting another Mazda.
Towert the new NDs are fantastic if you don't need the room. My 2016 MX-5 Club soft top is my daily drive in 4 seasons. The winter tires got swapped out last month & its been a great driving car getting good gas mileage the only downside is the Premium gas it needs to perform.
@@ag4allgood Nice to hear the ND's are fantastic! My NC was my only car for 10 years, but I had to get something a little bigger and my life changed. I really am hoping to get one again as a second car in a few years. I miss having a convertible and loved my little car!
Get Toyota!
@@goodone5590 Why? They are effing boring, except for the GR Corolla, but who needs a suicidally fast biscuit tin anyway?
Do it brother
Love the videos, man! As someone at 30,000, it is encouraging to hear the car is holding up the way it is. Gotta take those maintenance costs with a grain of salt though, for most viewers. Dealership tends to really hammer those costs. You can change spark plugs for like $40 yourself, and it takes like 10 minutes. For anyone who does their own maintenance though if you cut those costs in half, $2-3,000 isn't bad to maintain these bad boys without any other mechanical failures.
Yeah, as he read through that service list I said, "Man, they saw this guy coming." He spent a few grand he didn't have to. NEVER go to the dealership unless it's for a recall. Ever. You are TELLING them, "Rob me. I'm okay with it." They'll sell you all kinds of service you don't need, and over-charge for what you do. Only suckers use the dealership.
@Thomas B True, I do my own tire changes from summer to winter and vice versa. Haven't done oil changes but I got a mechanic that does it cheaper and I provide the oil. I changed my spark plugs myself, really easy. A lot of the things we can do ourselves and save good money.
The dealership defiantly loves this guy... probably also took the insurance on key fobs and rims and whatever else they sold him.... big yikes....
@@WrongThink_ I was even more shocked to hear that a guy who was driving to all 50 states didn't carry a battery jumper with him haha sat and waited for a tow truck to jump and replace a battery. Off topic, but still. These are the small things that really add up. If you are going to be a car guy, fully embrace it.
Everyone's shtting on dealership shops and rightfully so, but, I need to say every time I've gone to my local Mazda dealership the service has been AMAZING.
I've had THOUSANDS of dollards worth of service and repairs done after an accident, they shouldn't have covered it under factory warranty but they did. They always cut deals and have the cheapest tires even undercutting BJ's and Costco.
They seem to be chasing after high rated reviews for some program Mazda is running.
Congrats on hitting every state! Your videos have been the best assets when I was researching the Mazda 3.
I’m now a happy owner of a 2023.
Lucky, my dealer said six months out back in oct.
Is it too out of this world to want to trade my 2019 26000 miles for a 2023? I do love my premium package tho.
I absolutely love my 22 3 hatch AWD. Your previous videos are one of the influences that drew me to it. Right after driving off the lot I got the front dog house ppf wrapped, windows tinted, and scratch proned interior parts ceramic coated. Out of all the cars I've owned in the past, this one is by far my favorite so far.
Any idea on how much that costed you?
Did you cross shop the Honda Civic Hatchback? Wondering how these compare.
@@brocklanders6969 yes. I didn't care much for the styling. The interior although felt like acceptable quality, just felt bland/boring. The infotainment system was alright but sound quality wasn't good. It felt slightly under powered. Wasn't "slow" but didn't have much pep. And the cvt wasn't great but wasn't bad. It felt like everything was average middle of the road. "Safe" if you will. I also tested the Corolla hatch. I originally wanted a Corolla hatch ever sense the 19 model came out, but couldn't due to financial reasons. But at the end if 2021 I built up enough funds to be serious. The Corolla hatch wasn't what I thought it would be. I was 100% disappointed in it. I absolutely love the styling and stance. But damn it drove like total 💩. Very loud NVH, extremely underpowered, cvt was horribly tuned, infotainment system was typical Toyota lagging and limited features. Where as the Mazda 3 looks very nice, interior has a premium feel, very good infotainment system, very low NVH that rivals a lot if BMWs, has adequate power and a real transmission, lastly optional AWD (rarity in this class of cars). I absolutely hated everything about the Ford focus. Kia soul's are like driving an appliance, better than the focus though.. the Hyundai Veloster N was quite nice, but I couldn't find one locally or at a reasonable price. Also I questioned reliability aspect as I heard and seen many Hyundai's engines just blow up for no reason. At the end, the Mazda 3 hatch shined for my needs/wants and is the near perfect car for me.
@@waltonrodneyjr5258 pricings vary from shop to shop and location. I'd recommend getting in contact with a trusted tint/detailer for a quote. My bill was $2.5k. That is full ceramic tint all around including windshield and brow strip, front dog house ppf wrap (front bumper, front grille, fenders, hood, mirror caps), 5 stage ceramic coating, and there was also some imperfections from the factory on the rr door they had to cut, lastly ceramic coating the interior piano black and apply a film over the cluster lens. Yes I agree, $2.5k is a lot of money, but it's also a lot of work and I know it was done right.
@@carnage50x yeah that sounds pretty solid. Thanks for the reply man. Looking forward to it as an obtainable dream car hopefully sometime in the near future!
I traded in my 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback AWD at 68,000 miles. Very minimal maintenance. Only issue was the driver sunvisor would stretch and split when it was hot outside. I always took it to Mazda for oil changes. Mazda gave me a great trade in value plus $500 loyalty rebate and another $500 for military rebate. Ordered a 2022 Mazda MX5 ST Club BBR package. I now have close to 9K trouble free convertible miles. Couldn't be any happier. Mazda is where it's at.
About to trade mine in tomorrow. Same 2019 AWD loaded. Want to get the Turbo version. How much did you get for yours and what trim was it?
Hii..
I own a mazda 3 sport gt 2020 and i feel the steering wheel and suspension is bit stiff..
Did you face the issue??
AMAZING advice on the battery, I actually just ran into this issue a few weeks ago with my 19 hatch as well. I freaked out initially because it threw me a check engine light, because I'm guessing the car wasn't able to start but everything got checked out and cleared after the battery was replaced.
Just keep one of those very compact jumpers in your trunk... be sure to keep it charged. They cost less than $100 for a good one. I keep mine under the seat because the trunk doesn't have a keyhole to open it when the battery dies, but the driver's door does.
Your mazda3 reviews helped me join the mazda3 club. Just got a new one last week!
I still have my 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with 52,000 miles. I love it but it's a bit small the more I go through life. I'll still take care of it as best I can. Oil changes every 4000 miles and whatnot. Great car with hilariously tight turning radius!
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 GT tech at 215000km (133500 miles) and absolutely love it. Best car I've ever owned. It recently got hit while parked and likely totaled by a reckless driver doing donuts in the parking lot. For how much car you get with what you pay, it cannot be beat. I literally whisper "I love you" to it from time to time. I'll have to pick up a replacement unless insurance thinks it's fixable. Great review, great that you actually drive it to its limits.
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 GT tech at 200,000km (124,000 miles) and absolutely love it. Best car I've ever owned. :)
I own a Mazda 3 hatchback all powered premium package that I ordered in March 2020. It's a 2019. She is going on 4 years old next month December 14th, 2022. Just turned over 9001 miles as I write this, this morning, don't drive her hard or long, no freeways. Nothing. Through home street(s), she is driven slow and carefully. Totally a bliss in ownership. I am with you on your Mazda 3 hatchback, unbelievable car.
Going on 3 years?
@@Tdawg93a Yes sir.
I have a 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD which is very similar to your car. I bought it in Sept. 2021. I took a 5 week trip in September '22 from NJ cross-country to California, put on 10K and have a total of almost 22K. On the trip I was from sea level to 12,300 feet in the Rockies, from 55F to over 100F, with much of my daytime driving in the upper 80's to 100 F. Sometimes a bit weak at high altitudes. I get the oil changed ever 6K at Mazda dealers so far (including 2x in Milwaukee and Albuquerque). No issues. Tire rotation done at 12 K, plan to do it at 24K when do the next oil change.
I chose it as didn't have a turbo, but had a real automatic transmission that is manually shiftable, a real temporary spare tire with wheel, blind spot warning and stopping warning systems and wanted a relatively small car. I had considered a 3 Sedan/Hatchback but they were scarce at the time I shopped. Positives: Excellent handling, ride, quiet, good seating position, comfortable, nice quality inside and out. Negatives: Blind spots from wide pillars. small gas tank (needs to be about 2 gallons more), cargo area a bit small. Radar systems disengage in heavy rain and sticky snow/sleet. If have a door or doors open to do interior cleaner for more than 10 minutes, it warns you to start to car to charge up the battery. Perhaps it need a higher amp-hours battery.
I loved seeing this video on a higher mileage Mazda 3 than I have. I have a 2019 Mazda 3 Premium edition with a manual transmission and I really love this vehicle. Mine only has 4500 miles on it. I originally leased the vehicle and loved so much I bought it outright at the end of lease and put on an extended service plan on it for 10 years. I also own a 2016 Mazda CX 9 with 22000 miles on it. We don't drive a lot. Mazda vehicles have done well for me.
I have a 2019 mazda 3 premium sedan AT trans FWD N/A. I have 36,000 on mine. Bought it brand new at the end of 2020. That sounds expensive to lease it then buy it outright at the end of the lease. How much did they hit you for with the lease and then to buy it afterwards? It might make sense to lease depending on your scenario but it normally isn't worth it. My friend has a rav 4 but he leased it. Ended up paying half of the sticker price just to drive it 3 years. Not sure if he'll end up buying it at the end of the lease or turn it back in but I told him that was a bad deal. MSRP on my car was almost $28,000 but I paid $23,500 OTD and its been paid off for a while now. I never do extended warranties especially if you don't drive a lot or buy a car knowing that it should be pretty bullet proof.
@@bengunn6571 in the lease terms, there is a contracted price that you pay if you want to buy the car at the end of the lease, so that price would already be set in stone at the beginning of your leasing it
I Daily drive a 2018 Mazda3 Machine Gray Hatchback with 84k Miles first owner, no issues just regular maintenance, 5k mile oil changes, regular tire pressure checks, set of tires once. Filters changed once, throttle body cleaning, new set of spark plugs and no battery issues still. 👌🏼
I also own a 2013 MazdaSpeed3 in black!
You're right to point out the Mazda paint chipping. It's really bad.
you need to check your battery occasionally. when you start the car, the voltage drops. I put a meter on the battery then looked through the windshield it dropped to 10 volts, I bought a new battery. Love my mazda6 and my wifes CX5. One issue i have had is the rear brakes wear out prematurely. I changed the brakes to ceramic and used synthetic lube on the caliber slide pins.They now slide easier. I put a NAPA 5 year battery . For the brake pads front and rear, I went with Akebono. Also installed new rotors in the rear. easy car to work on. I do my own oil changes with a mazda filter and Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic 0w-20. better than the crap the dealers use. These cars are under rated. nice review btw.
The battery light on cars is usually to indicate a problem with the charging system, not a dead battery. Surprised it went at 3 years, usually you get 5 years out of them. I wish I could get a Mazda3 but the wait time on new ones is over 12 months.. so I had to get a CX5… that should be here in 2-3 months. My Mazda3 is retiring with over 370,000km, and that number will depend on when that cx5 comes in.
Love these updates because now I know what to look towards with my cx5… though all the Mazdas I own seem to hold up okay, just need that maintenance.
I’m honestly surprised it wasn’t over the amount you said. No matter what some owners mights say, Mazdas are expensive af to maintain. They’re built to last though so that should make up for it. Damn good engineering there’s just so much shit under the hood that could potentially cause problems
I’ve had my 18 CX-5 for 4 years 62,000 miles. I’ve only spent $2151 total for oil changes, brakes/rotors, trans fluid, new tires, filters, shocks/struts, and a battery. I couldn’t imagine how much all that would be at the dealer. They quoted me almost $800 for just one front strut recently.
I had the exact same battery issue with my 2019 Titanium Mazda 3 Hatch. I definitely recommend picking up a portable car booster to avoid damaging all the electronics from a traditional jump start
Fear monger.... Nothing wrong with "traditional", just don't reverse polarity, plus to plus, minus to minus, that's all.
I would like to get one of those boosters!
@@eleanormassaro5195 They are relatively cheap to get & work well.
@@ag4allgood I will definitely look into it!
I jump started other cars twice with my 2017. Everything was fine unless it's different when you're the receiver.
I can confirm the battery issue. I have been drivinv my 2019 Mazda 3 for almost 20K km and I stopped to clean and wash the car. Before this the battery or the car didnt show any issues. When finished I wanted to start the car and I had the same error message on the dash. I first thought that I may have hit the crash sensor as my dash was going wild and i could hear the car trying to start but the engine only clicking. At the end it was actually the battery that had only about 5V left. Another issue I had was the TPMS sensors on my winter tires. The car does not like to read the sensors properly so every now and then I get a message to check theTPMS sensors. Other than that I love my car as well and it is an absolute blast to drive and to look at.
Very well done Mazda and I do not regret getting the BMW or Audi instead.
Honestly mazda is the only car brand I'll ever buy. I love them. I own a 2010 mazda 3
Nice too see that Mazda 3 holding up to the endless miles your putting on!!!
My son has a 2017 Toyota IA (Mazda 2) and it's been a joy for him.
I had a 2018 Mazda 3 sport sedan from 25k to 91k miles. Changed the brakes/rotors once, changed the tires once, changed the oil regularly, had it inspected and that was it. Also it hits 115 at my house in the summer and didn’t have any issues. The crash light seemed to come on randomly though.
Owner of a 2014 Mazda 3 hatchback w/ the 2.5L engine, currently at just under 180k miles, and I gotta say after putting 100k miles on my Mazda, I gotta say it's been one of the most reliable, fun, and affordable cars I've ever owned, these things will run forever if you keep them up to date on maintenance, I just did quite a bit on mine last month but for what I have into the car it's low compared to most of my former cars that I've owned, I think my Next car will be another Mazda, Toyota, or a Hyundai as this is my 3rd Mazda I've owned in the last 15 years of driving but I've also owned over 30+ cars and thankfully when Mazda kicked Ford to the curb that was the best thing they ever did for the company as a whole, Ford is the last auto maker I will ever recommend in my life as they make terrible products and cars, I mean look at their current path... it's dogshit if you ask me... all this EV Shit is sad to say the least, hell at least hyundai is actually putting up a good fight to keep car enthusiasts excited, but I definitely keeping my 3 Hatch for a long time
Bless the algorithm. Just found this, been trying to decide if the non turbo would be worthwhile since the price for it is just a bit outrageous and found your whole series on this little whip. Great content, and I appreciate it.
Nice to see another Mazda fan... I have a 2015 Mazda 3, 2 Litre... Just now at 130k KM is where I have some problems with it. Like the speakers are having issues because of moisture getting to them and the adhesive has come loose, and with such an old car, the rubbers in the wheel arms are getting old/corroded... Shouldn't be a hard fix and also had a battery replaced a couple of years ago ... But that's about it, love it as a daily driver, really reliable
I love your review! I recommend keeping a portable battery pack under your seat. I always keep one, because batteries often do that! You don't always get a warning.
A nice lithium battery pack only needs to be charged every 6 months and keeps you from be stranded.
Happy travels!
Picked one up in Austin Texas right after I got a new battery!
@@ShootingCars great advise. Also 2 cans of fix flat is great insurance.
@@blue_lancer_es I prefer a portable inflator and plug kit. Once you use fix-a-flat the tire has to come off and be cleaned out and rebalanced and you usually ruin your tire sensor. Usually if you get a nail it leaks slowly so you can inflate it enough to get you home or to a shop.
Nice car we have a 22 Mazda 3 sedan we love it, that’s high on maintenance costs for that new of a vehicle, I’ve had a Honda Pilot for 8 years and including tires, batteries and timing belt, brakes, spark pugs, fluid changes etc, and 135,000 miles I’ve spent less than $5,000 of course a lot of the work I’ve done myself.
my car got stolen yesterday and I'm researching what to buy next after insurance pays me out. Mazda 3 is near the top of the list and this video was really great info. I'm unsure if I like the hatchback or sedan more but either way I'm going to a dealer this weekend to see them in person. Your maintenance costs after 75k seem perfectly acceptable, especially since you said you only use the dealer and everyone knows the dealers charge way more for service than run of the mill shops do. You probably spent an extra $1k just because it was dealer pricing
Man that’s crazy. My car was stolen recently and I ended up with this same car. Not even a week with the car but I enjoy very much
@@marcial84mc in the end I got a cx30 about a week or so after that post. I test drove the hatchback, they had no sedans at all. I really liked the hatchback but it's a low ride height vehicle and I'm just tired of climbing in and out of low ride height cars so I wanted something a little taller.
@@fazzi4924 yah I feel ya but I’m a short guy it’s simply perfect for me. Enjoy your car
Mazda is very under appreciated. Had a 2010 Mazda 6 and never any major failures. FInally ended its service at 300k miles only becuase my kid ran it into a curb and busted up the front end.
Hey man thank you for your videos!, I started watching around a month ago and watched all your mazda3 vids to help me make my choice for a new car and I finally picked one up last week a 23 mazda3, tbh you and those vids were a big influence in my decision.
I had a 2006 base 3i, manual. Kept it until 2012 & the only thing that really broke was the A/C clutch pulley, which meant I had to buy a whole new compressor. Now, since I drove it like I stole it, I went through 5 front wheel bearings, (3 on on side & 2 on the other) but I attriubute that to me taking cornes at 35mph. Funnest car I ever owned.
What a great review. We are 10+ years now and 90k + miles, with our 2012 M3 HB. An amazingly trouble free car. Due to the SkyActiv systems involved, when the battery is low many weird things happen so, yes battery needs to be on your watch list. Another area that I am surprised you did not mention is the direct injection engine watch list. Originally the 2012 was getting over 40mpg, however it has dropped mpg considerably and now gets between 34-36mpg. One of things I have discovered is that Top Tier regular gas is essential and I now use an additive (Seafoam) to help keep the intake valves clean. The car runs better. There have been a couple of body parts issues with recall so check that.
I will take her in for inspection and servicing, might need some brake pads and fluid changes but what a great car for our needs!!
@Vicki burr-Chellin DON'T use seafoam! Terrible product to use on a modern car. It can wreck the oxygen sensors & clog up the catalytic converter. I'm looking out for you. Use a nitrogen based fuel cleaner instead. If you look, top 10 best fuel cleaners of 2022, Seafoam wasn't even on the list. Seafoam is a big scam for 21st century cars. The only reason it's famous is because of all the smoking videos on the internet. I'm only saying this because I don't want your Mazda to get damaged
@@Blakecryderman7244 Thanks Blake.
@@kidchellin no problem man, just helping people out as always
Once you said Mazda dealer. Now it makes sense why it was so expensive to maintain.
Have you looked into getting a clear protective film for the front instead of having to put the bra on. I did so on my 22 Mazda3 and it's worked great for under $300
That's almost a must on all new cars the paint is so soft on all of them but the Germans but it's always a trade off
$5600???? Holly Sh|t!!! That’s a lot! I bought my 2017 Subaru Legacy brand new and now have 56 thousand miles on it. Had a battery problem over the first year which was covered. Other than a new set of tires recently which set me back $500, I’ve Only had to get oil changes which I’ve been compt almost every other service. My total upkeep has been maybe $900….
He has spent way too much in maintenance! I have a 2009 Madza6 manual with 97K miles and expenses have been new brakes, alignment, 2 new batteries and new tires.
Such a beautiful car. I’d love to own one 👍 but I’d rather keep driving my Toyota because after 75K miles oil/filter changes cost the only $300 (Toyota dealer oil changes at $30 ea that includes free car wash, comprehensive inspection and report without obligations), free coffee at waiting room.
My Toyota cost only a few hundred dollars during the first 100,000 miles all of them oil changes with zero issue.
The Toyota is still running great at 324k miles and I am keeping her for a very long time because of car shortage and high price.
Which model year car do you have?
Do your oil and transmission and diff based on usage. Towing, city miles, racing etc all will need the fluid change sooner. Do valve cleaning at 10k or 20k miles. If not by 30k you will need walnut cleaning requiring removal of intake manifold.
Sparkplug are for 20k miles or so. Do not take too long on them.
What is valve cleaning?
The battery light will only come on if your alternator isn't charging. The fact you got 3 years out of that battery is impressive. Often times original factory batteries only last like 2 years.
Really? The battery in my Kia lasted almost 6.
When I was working at Autozone, most of the toyota, honda OEM batteries I changed were 5-7 years old.
@@shadmiller7282 How old was the kia? cause it seems to me usually the batteries that has lasted quite some time were the ones made around 2010, 2011, 2012. SOme batteries will last about 5 years. cause I have seen a few last that long too. actually now that you mention it I mainly see Honda, Toyota, Chrysler and Nissan batteries go out the quickest in 2 years. The battery that came in our 06 Town and Country we bought in 2012 lasted us until 2018. SO yeah I have seen a few lasted quite awhile but these days... your lucky if it does.
@@bruh-fn5dh Thats Impressive. Its kinda ironic cause I currently work for AutoZone and they'll only last 2 maybe 3 years if your lucky. but mainly refering to the Hondas ad Toyotas made within the last 5 years.
@@bruh-fn5dh most newly produced cars (with more sophisticated electronics system to drive) have only
We just experienced a dead battery in our 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback. Much like yours it told us nothing, we knew it wasn’t a key fob issue as we had just changed those batteries. We swapped out the battery and bam, car started. Best car I’ve ever owned and I’m a Toyota girl from day one! These are my 1st Mazdas. Loved my 2018 so much that I bought a brand new Mazda 2021
I drive a 2018 Toyota Corolla SE CVT and FWD with the premium package option and is close to 12,000 miles. I've not had any problems with it it. It had one recall for the airbag ECU. It still has the original battery that came with the car which is now 5 years old. There is no indication that the 5-year-old battery is getting low. I've replaced the battery in the key fob as the car warned me that it was running low. For the first 3 years free oil changes
Pay & change ur own oil & do it @ 5,000 miles/6mos. Chek TCCN on utube. 👍
12,000 miles or 120,000 miles on your 2018? Toyotas seem to be easy on batteries. They often last 10 years and fail slowly. GM car batteries seem to last forever as well. Mazdas and Hondas have a bunch of battery issues leaving people in life threatening situations.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q 12,000 miles. It is actually 300 miles before it reaches 12,000
About a week ago I traded in my 16' Kia Forte for a 23' Mazda3 with only about 17K miles on it. It's a VERY sporty/nice looking car and has an interior feel that would suggest I paid DOUBLE for what I really paid for it. The best part is I stuck with the regular, FWD and no turbo. I've heard those models are where most of the issues arise. And, like others have said in the comments below, a bunch of that preventative maintenance you can do yourself and, with how the Japanese designed the engine bay on the Mazda3, there's plenty of room to work and everything is just easily accessible. I'm looking forward to many, many years with my new ride.
Love the videos thanks for inspiring me to get my Mazda 3!
…so glad to have randomly clicked on this and bought it on Aug. 13 (my birthday) so I had to comment. I do love my Mazda 3, it’s a 2010 S hatchback in Hooker Red with 67K miles on her. I got her 10 years ago from my next door neighbors in Atherton, CA who are in their 80’s for a fraction of its value. It was their grandson’s car originally but they gifted him a new BMW 330 where it sat on their side garden until I gave them a surprise 58th wedding anniversary party on June 2012. So on my birthday they offered me the car as a gift but in 1 condition that I get to assist them in any way as long as they live next door. They are 94/92 now and their grandson moved in during the pandemic.
Congrats on 100k! Making a video while it's snowing and its cold shows true dedication. Here's to 200k! 👏.
The fact that you took your time to make this video in a cold choking snow just for us to enjoy makes me take off the hat for you. Brother your the best your invested in what you do.
I hear meguiar's plastx restorer thing works really well on fixing the scratched plastics. I have yet to try it though. Thanks for the update. Got my 22 M3 hatch manual back in May and still love it 15k miles on
Yeah plastx restorer does work but not 100 percent. I find the piano black on the side where the windows get scratched super easily as well as interior piano black. I have 2700 miles with the original oil and planned on changing it at 3k. I also have 22 Mazda 3 Manual transmission
this video should convince a lot of folks to do their own fluid change
Or visit those old timer mechanics that have lower prices.
Bra sucks. Get it PPF'd! Nice lookn car! 👍🇺🇸
This
I just purchased my 2023 Mazda 3 Hatchback . Lovin it!
As a fellow 4th gen owner, I've also had battery issues. Had the battery replaced under warranty thankfully and after some software updates done by the dealership the battery has been holding up just fine. I do still carry a jump starter at all times and I plug the battery into a trickle charger when gone for a week or longer.
Chef n as trickle char plus 1 wst 200 mha soar chsre
I am so happy to hear your experience with Mazda, I got mine in 2020 Mazda cx 30 and so far I had 0 problems with it and I am more than happy driving around after 25000 miles
Mazdas are cool cars, but man those prices seem kinda high for fluid changes. $300 something for the trans fluid flush/change? Sheesh. Yeah yeah I get it, it's cheaper than a new transmission, blah blah blah...I'm sure if you shop around though, you could get these services for WAY less than you paid. I completely understand wanting to go to the dealer, but this isn't really the type of car to need dealer only maintenance...especially as you approach 100K miles, in my opinion at least, you'd be better off finding a reputable local indie mechanic that can help you keep this car going for less $$$.
Myself, I have 2 vehicles atm...a Volvo S80 V8, and I just picked up an Acura RLX Advance. Unfortunately for me, these 2 cars DO require dealer only maintenance (the Volvo moreso than the Acura) because not a lot of people can work on Swedish cars. Even Euro shops that specialize in foreign luxury cars like Mercedes/BMW/Audi, etc, won't touch my Volvo, it's bizarre. Nice videos though, man...keep up the solid work.
I’m using this car as a case study, to see what it’s gonna cost if I do 100% by the book and taking it to the dealer. I agree, shopping around is the best way to go about it, so if you’re spending more than me that should be a red flag!
Good useful video! My 2018 Touring, purchased new in late '17 in Orland Park, IL, came with a very anemic battery that often delivered worryingly slow cranking in cool / cold weather. Replaced the battery at 3 years, and cranking speed has been noticeably faster ever since. Had to replace one dome light bulb. That's my entire problem list. Car has just over 19k in 6.5 years due to a very short commute (4.5 miles), so new oil / filter every 6 months because of all the cold starts and short trips. Retired now. This thing is so fun to drive that I still look forward to mundane errands just to get a chance to put my foot into it. I do all my own maintenance, because I have good reason to distrust the dealership.
Love Mazda, but couldn't get past that hunchback styling on the latest hatchback, so went with a 2022 CX-30 CE AWD instead. I also have come to like/prefer the raised chassis position/visibility of a Crossover. Wish the CX-30 had a manual option though. :( The battery issue is common on newer vehicles with lots of passive-draw electronics. You really HAVE to exercise the stock-grade battery at least twice per week for a good 30+ minutes per outing & replace it every 2-3 years. Even with 2-3 trips per week on my 2020 Corolla SE sedan, I had 3 dead battery replacements in the first 2 years. No issues though with my CX-30 yet after almost a year.
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Battery Tender does the trickle charge to extend the battery life.
Congratulations on your milestone! I'm about to hit 40k on my 2017 Mazda 6 GT (same color and rock chips) and just replaced the battery after a warning light. Hope to keep the car for 15 years.
Awesome video! I think it’s great you’ve gone so many road trips in this car. I’d love to own one of these but unfortunately need more rear seat room. Best car I’ve owned was a 2017 Mazda 6 6-speed manual. Bought it with 8k miles and traded it with 73k about two and a half years later.
I have 2019 Mazda 3 AWD Red bought when it had 9k miles now I’m at 35,000 and never had issues. Mazda is a 💎 gem they are very good cars
Always check the battery first, best Mazda3 advice. My Mazda3 once had a low battery, and I thought it was a goner. Fresh battery and it's been 100% reliable. Apart from that, best car we've owned and I always look forward to driving her.
you paid about as much for maintenance as I paid for my entire 2014 Mazda 3 with tax, and that's in Canadian dollars!
One of my cars is a 2011 Mazda3 S hatchback, 2.5, black mica metallic paint, beige interior that I bought new, just before I retired. I recently purchased its third battery that was a month shy of seven years old. Bare in mind the car has just under 22K on it. Back in the day, I had the dealer order and install, from a catalog on their showroom, some Enki 20 spoke mess wheels. I think a timeless design. Knock on wood no problems except the replacement of the rear hatch button that I replaced myself.
that dead battery is from a parasitic draw, you have a problem with your car, a battery should last 5yrs min
My 2010 has the same issue
Stock batt 5yrs? Maybe high end cars but by experience 2 years maybe 3. And then you upgrade the battery to something better. Again my experience has been with low end cars. Toyotas mitsus kias mazdas and the like.
Here in AZ batteries dont last that long in the extreme heat
No way, I had to replace my civic battery at 3 years, twice now
There isn’t a problem with the car. My 2018 Mazda 3 needed a battery after 3 years, and my sisters 2015 Subaru needed a battery after 4 years. Both were Panasonic OEM batteries and they have a legendary reputation for early failure.
I love my 2005 Mazda 3s. It’s the only new car I’ve ever bought and aside from tire and battery replacements, its only had a new sensor. It’s only got 125k miles on it, but drives as well today as it did new. I’ve always used synthetic or synthetic blend oil and add some MMO from time to time.
Flushes are usually just drain & fill nowadays, so you should only have to pay for the fluid & the service charge. It may be different for Mazda, but service / shop manuals are almost non-existent nowadays so it is hard to verify unless you have online service data (subscription). Ask the dealer exactly what you are paying for (in the future) because you may consider doing some of the drain & fill jobs yourself, especially when the warranty has expired!
Thanks for the detailed review. BTW, the little battery light on the dash is a alternator charge warning, meaning if your alternator stops providing current to power the car and it's just running on the battery that light will illuminate.
I have a 2002 Mazda Protege and the ONLY problem I have ever had with the car is the mysterious perpetual dead battery. It's never left me stranded thankfully, but I keep a jump pack nearby just in case. Funny how things don't change that much over 17 years.
Love the video, Zach! The desert picture looked cool af and the snow drift clip was literally badass. Wish Mazda was available in my country, too. Let me know the name of the song used at the end, I really liked it. ✌🏻
Bought the Turbo in Soul Crystal Red. Absolutely gorgeous hatch and ample power. The car screams luxury!
I was almost stranded by my 2018 when its battery went bad. Fortunately it did start and I drove straight to a parts store for a new battery. I used to be an ASE certified mechanic. That did help me recognize what was wrong. I did have weird warnings and malfunctions a few days before and wasn't sure what was wrong till it almost didn't start. Like you I now know when I get those weird malfunctions it's time for a battery.
Have always been a Mazda/Ford fan. Had '94 Ford Probe GT MTX, and a Mazda 626 Cronos/ Capella V6 MTX of the same year on which I had put on over 240k miles on original drivetrains. Never raced or abused them. Maintained all fluids and filters religiously and washed both when needed. Sold them both 22 years of ownership for more than what I had initially purchase paid.
Today I own '95 Mazda 929/Sentia and 2000 Mazda Millenia S/Xedos/Eunos 800.
Wow, I'm surprised that you sold them for more money than what you bought them for
Mazda is all Mazda now.
No Ford shared parts or chassis.
Moving towards a Toyota joint venture on the Huntsville factory.
Reason why I have always worked and serviced my own vehicles you save thousands over the yrs and you know the job is done properly and you ain't being ripped off.
How the heck, I’m at 50k miles on my 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo Premium Plus and I always go to dealer for all services ! And always get full synthetic oil change and always rotate tires, have had one or two alignments and front pads replaced and rotors resurfaced and have spent a little less than 1k dollars maintaining it …. Wild!
The Skyactiv engine is money. Same engine in my 2016 6. I've had zero problems. Thank God. I just paid it off and I'm at 115k roughly. It runs the same as the day I bought it. Definitely will be getting another Mazda when I can, hopefully the CX50. I want to get into some outdoor fun activities. Just a recommendation real quick, don't forget to change your cabin filter. Yeah, theres one in there. Get it swapped out at your next oil change, Its like 20 or 30 bucks. Its like a legit HEPA filter. I was surprised how good it was. It even filters out some viruses believe it or not!
I bought the 2021 Mazda 3 Hatch AWD in Red! (Mazda has the best Red)! I LOVE it!! This is actually my 3rd Mazda 3. Was happy with and Loved every one of them!
Can confirm. Took my 2013 Mazda 3 off road and 3-wheeled it. Despite the low carriage, she held up well and only got a little scratch on the bottom side. Love these cars but you have to protect the paint.
I purchased my 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback in late 2009 and owned since. It's a FWD 6spd manual. I am still on original clutch and have 205k miles on the car. I do my own maintenance also and haven't had one mechanical issue. 90% of life of this car have used non-ethanol gas. Use it! 👍
One of the best looking family hatchbacks out there. Well made and reliable.
This car & Mazda are so overlooked. They did a phenomenal job.
Love my 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback! Have the exact same color in Premium and my lease is up in 3 months. Residual is only 16k which I plan on buying out and paying off. They hold their value exceptionally well. Most are retailing for about 4k more right now. Great value, reliable, fun to drive but the rear blind spots take some getting used to. Thanks for the heads up on the battery and scheduled/recommended maintenances.
My 2012 Mazda 3 has 228,000 on it and has never broken down on me. These are amazing cars.
The battery light only comes on from my experience when the accessory belt fails or the alternator is going out when you’re driving. Rare light to see on any dash
You should just invest in full front end paint protection film protecting your front bumper aswell from rockchips
Thanks for the great review!
I had a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback that reached 110k miles. It was the best car I ever owned, but I had to let her go in 2018.
When Maxda releases a hybrid 3 in a few years, I’ll be the first one in line.
@Alexander Simmons you had to let a car with only 110,000 miles go? Here in Canada that's 180,000 km, and that's a lot of mileage. Just curious?
@@Blakecryderman7244 My daughter needed a car, and I got a good trade-in price for the 3.
I love mine. Done 104,000 km in 3 years. Barely any issues. Except for the battery. I found a hack, though. Leave your headlights turned on at all times. It tells the "smart" alternator to output 13.6v at all times. Otherwise, when you're driving, the system voltage is often below 12v, especially with the Bose pumping.
My 2017 Tucson is still running with the original battery. Left it for months without running .. jumped started a bunch of cars .. still no problems 🤞
I have a 2019 awd hatch I bought new. I had 3m protection added to the roof, bumper, hood, mirrors, headlights, and dog legs. I've driven over 95000 miles since new and not a single chip
I have a 2018 Mazda 3 GS FWD with 119000Km on it and have spent just under $5000 on service (regular service, parts, oil changes, etc). No issues with the battery yet. I get all of my work done at the dealership.
I could just imagine what your costs would be with other vehicles your Mazda competes with. Namely, bottom-of-the-barrel cars from full-blown luxury brands. Especially something like an Audi A3 or the discontinued Mercedes A220. But, yeah; no matter how advanced cars get, if yours won't start.... always check the battery first. Most of the time, that's the issue and thankfully it's an easy and inexpensive fix.
I’ve spent that in 9k mikes on just modifications and tuning. Love my car so far I’m glad I got the turbo.