Blinkers at times don't switch off alternates from one to the other I personally drove it in Sydney yesterday to take my mother to a doctor's appointment .I had to stop in the emergency breakdown lane as i didn't know what the he'll was going on .It happened 3 times mum just said flick it forward to stop it .This shouldn't be like This it can cause serious accident and also confuse the person behind .Lucky my parents live in a little village and the car don't get out much However the point is it shouldn't be like This and should have been fixed.This was reported under warranty to Singleton Mazda to fix who didn't fix it and now they have no record . VERY POOR FOR A QUALITY AND BRAND NEW CAR AT THE TIME.

We purchased the Mazda 3 as it had good reviews for reliability and safety. It runs well and is a good for fuel consumption. It feels solid and is easy to drive with good brakes and gear change is smooth for an automatic. I would rate this car. It is a 2010 model however works well.

After driving a Daewoo Nubira 1999 for years, this second-hand Mazda 3 was a great upgrade. It drives much more smoothly and handling is perfect. You've got heaps of space inside. Seats are comfy. Fuel consumption is a bit high: 0.10L per km. Overall, very happy with my purchase, just have some downsides:

1) Nowadays, CDs are rarely used so instead of a big CD player I preferred an mp3 player.
2) It doesn't have Bluetooth system for phone calls.
3) Most importantly, the other day I noticed that while driving in rain it starts leaking inside from the driver's side both from the ceiling and under the carpet. I need to get it fixed ASAP in order to prevent any damage.

Owned this car for 5 years now, my wife and I love it. Enough for a small family. Very economical, has power. Nice and smooth to drive. Excellent steering, people complain about noisy steering. This is due to electronic steering system. In affordable price range. Has great audio system. Stylish interior. Very reliable. Mazda has been my favourite manufacturer since the rotary engine, they have really steped up their game with new models.

It's a great car to drive and I've had no mechanical issues with it since first purchased in 2012. When large passengers are sitting up front it can seem a bit cramped but the advantage of having a small car in the city beats that minor and relatively infrequent issue

The Mazda 3 is perfect for a family, with plenty of room, drives great for the price range and has all the features the average driver needs. My mazda has done 71000 ks with no problems and is brilliant on fuel getting about 750 kms out of full tank. Love the fact you can fold the seats down to make it into a station wagon style to fit more in. Sound system is a lot better than the mazda 2 and the feel inside is that of a compact all you need bigger than the normal small car. The only thing I could fault is 2nd gear can be a bit tricky and can sometimes grind if you dont get it right. I have been driving manuals for 30 years and it must be the roughest to get 2nd gear I have driven. But the positives out weigh this though

Driving exspeirience is good could be better kinda difficult to see in blinds spot but all other great, i love the interior more than the new models flows much better and with the dash and centre console and love the vents because of the amount of angles you can choose pretty much no limit and the screens for the head unit are nicely placed on the dash in view so can look and keep eyes on the road, the car has never skipped a beat even though i have a custom sound system installed (previous sound system was really good for the neo model) Fuel is really good usually get around 600-650km on a fuel tank. All round awesome car some noise on long trips that get annoying but all cars at that speed will give you that noise and handles awesome.

We've had mazdas for about 30 years, not top of range but mid range, always been happy with performance resale value, comfort and style are part of Mazda standards we have always found they are also very economical, we have had our current Mazda for almost six years if the opportunity arises we will certainly purchase another Mazda .

I have a Mazda 3 mps meaning it's the Mazda performance series with the 2.3 turbo motor. The car has plenty of power for its size and it's awesome fun to drive everyday. The dash has started to melt over time and I believe it's a common problem for this model

This car was the best thing we have ever purchased. We have never had a problem with it, its smooth, comfortable and I love driving around in it. Its not too small and its big enough to fit your shopping or suitcases. Would recommend for a single or family car.

I have 2010 model and the car seats are horrible, made me sick to drive and to sit as a passenger. Sit for more than 20 minutes got me neck pain and nausea.

The headrest is not comfortable, way too move forward and the location of the steering wheel is obstructing the dashboard to see the km.

I have an old 2006 Honda jazz and this car serves me better than the newer 2010 mazda 3.

I have also driven (1999 I think) Mitsubishi mirage hatchback and that car seats are much better than mazda 3 too.

I know Mazda needs to make a safety car, but with sacrificing passenger convenience definitely a not way to go moving forward...

2.0L engine and performance very well. Manual transmission, suppose to be more fuel efficient? But this isn't quite the case as compared to same sized cars, eg. Toyota. However, it is much more spacious than other brands of similar sized cars. I have a hatch back and the seats folds easily to create a lot more space. Everything else is fine, it has everything you need, quality of make is really good! Purchased it second-hand and have been driving it for more than 3 years, never had any issues.

It got a 2.0L engine and performance very well. Manumatic transmission, it would have a small issue when you keep using manual. The handle may stuck there and you may feeling something was stuck in the transmission. Sent it back to the factory and fixed it once, but the problem came up again. The mechanic told me that is the common issue with Mazda. Yeah... And it is a bit noisy on freeway, generally, it is quiet enough.
Everything is good, according to the price. And the plastic dashboard did not appeal to be cheap.
Drove for more than 5 years, never have major issues, and 8.7 L/100km, so it is still affordable.