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Latest models

We have 12 owner reviews for the latest Mazda 3:

  • Average owner rating: 3.3 out of 5 3.3

    Our most recent reviewers said:

    I bought a Mazda 3 because Mazda have a good reputation for reliability. What I got is the most unreliable...

    This car is pitched at the mature driver like me, comfortable for 2 with the occassional 4 occupants, it has...

    Looks good, incredibly economical (the WLTP figure is easily achieved unless you have the right foot of a hippo), has...

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Older models

Hatchback (122 owner reviews)

2004 - 2008

  • Average owner rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Best car I have ever owned. Bought used for £1,000 in 2019. Reliability has been top notch needing only an...

    First Mazda I have owned. This car has been with me for 12 years and is currently going strong. So...

    There allot of people on here complaining about how slow it is far from it modify the car and you...

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2013 - 2019

  • Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Looking at these cars from the front they look mean and so, so cool. The sides have an almost Cortina...

    It's my first Mazda and what a great one I was fortunate to find. A local lady driver who clocked...

    Great handling, comfort, although road noise is the only downside. Other than that, runs smoothly as expected. Great fuel efficiency...

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2009 - 2013

  • Average owner rating: 4.9 out of 5 4.9
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    This is a surprisingly addictive car with incredible levels of road grip, control and an utterly mad acceleration which will...

    Had this car for over 2 years. Absolutely love it. Goes like a rocket. Addictive acceleration, horrendously fast mid range.

    Love this car, its furiously fast mid range. Comfortable, big boot, looks fab, handles like a dream. Great for effortless...

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  • Average owner rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    It's comfortable, well equipped, and very economical. However, in 6 months of ownership, it has spent the last 5 months...

    A very good package. It drives incredibly well on the 17" wide profile wheels. Tyres Avon ZV7 last for...

    As previously stated this is a great car let down by one major fault which is not possible to rectify...

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Saloon (17 owner reviews)

2004 - 2008

  • Average owner rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    First off all the car looks stunning to this day on the outside. It still regularly turns heads as there...

    It is a sports car & drives as such although 13 yes old now the steering wheel controls are amazing...

    For an 08 plate car, it has certainly stood the test of time well. Mazda are to be commended...

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2013 - 2019

  • Average owner rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8
    Our most recent reviewers said:

    Driving this car is a pleasure, though not as powerful as some of its competitors it carries more than enough...

    This has been my fifth Mazda, and it's been the best so far. I've owned 2 No. 323s (both petrol)...

    Pros Excellent car, first time mazda owner and love it. Sleek, smart looking. It, s comfortable and feels luxurious...

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