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Mark S.Illawarra, NSW
Best Car we have owned
Used for shopping, travels, visiting and around town. Never ever misses a beat. Serviced every 10K and both my wife and I feel special every time either of us are in the drive seat. 6 speed auto is smooth as, power for the 2Litre is Zoom Zoom as they say, and all area's of this car are very well thought out. Paid 24K for the car new and we both Love it.
Purchased in December 2021 at Wollongong Mazda for $24,000.00.
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Maged
- 2 reviews
Excellent car
For my private use and family outings
Also to go shopping once a week with it
I use this car everyday. No issues with the car. I usually use my car for family transport and my use.
Purchased in March 2021 at Airport Toyota Service Centre for $250,000.00.
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Abegail
- 3 reviews
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Awesome car
We often use our car going to work and travelling during weekend and it is really a nice car.
We use this everyday.
We do get a service every 10K kilometer. The mechanic was good the check the baattery, update the GPS and check all the tires and replace it if necessary
Purchased in August 2021 for $24,000.00.
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ukgMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 2 reviews
Great Car
This is a great car to drive. had this for 11 yrs and never missed a pin. I just love this car. A future car will be from Mazda family of sure.
Purchased in June 2021 for $25,000.00.
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Pete E.South East Queensland, QLD
Great car, let down by some of the gadgets
Purchased a 2022 Mazda 3 BP G20 Pure in August 2022 after test driving. Beautiful car for looks, finish exterior and interior and comfort. As advertised the Noise Vibration & Harshness have been quite considerably reduced over previous models. To me, the car doesn't feel as sure footed as the BL series Mazda 3 I traded in.
The only items I find annoying are the Mazda Radar Cruise Control and Lane Keep-Assist.
The Mazda radar cruise control over reacts and feels like the car has gone into crash stop when another car changes lanes in the gap ahe...Read more
Purchased in August 2021.
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FabiFar North Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Perfect car!
Overall a great family car! I drive it everyday to commute to from work, as well as family outings. It’s economical, comfortable and it’s ingenuity makes driving easy and safe.
Purchased in February 2021 at Westco.
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Kevin CollingsNorth-East, TAS
- 4 reviews
Always wanted to own a Mazda
My retirement present, my first ever brand new car. A Mazda 3, SP 25 silver hatch. A great looking car with sleek lines and modern sporty feel. We live in a regional area 2 hours from any city and travel a lot, the car was comfortable and had plenty of power for overtaking those log trucks etc. We did find that the body panels on the Mazda were quite thin and if you leaned on the side of the car or bonnet they would flex inwards easily. We had all the regular services done at the correct, recommended time and were surprised that the car st...Read more
arted to use a bit of oil after the first couple of services. When asking about this we were told repeatedly that it could be expected, sorry I don't expect a brand new car to use oil. The tyres supplied with the car were not so good on the open road however after we replaced them with new tyres the car held the road a lot better. The accessories were good, great sound system/radio etc, Navigational System okay but not entirely up to date however this may be the fault of the road limits always changing on Tasmanian roads due to a large amount of road work being undertaken. Good heater and air-con, seat comfort could be better. Economy really good especially on the open road and lots of info for comparing and checking stats. After sales service for the Mazda through the dealer Sales Team was a bit lack lustre however the actual Service Department always delivered on time. All in all we feel that the Mazda was okay but not as good as we had imagined it would be. We traded after 2 years.Purchased in May 2021 at Mazda Dealers.
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Vicki WSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
Lovely car
I drive a lot and was looking for something comfortable and economical - I have had my car now for 3 years and nothing has ever gone wrong with it. The sound system is great as are the seats etc.
The only issue I have with it is the road noise however understand it is not an $80,000+ car!
Purchased in October 2021.
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Sand
- 12 reviews
- BN (Sedan) SP25 (2016-2018)
- Verified purchase
Adore this car! Heavenly to drive
We have a long commute each morning and afternoon, and wanted a car that would be fuel-efficient, very comfortable, spacious throughout, enjoyable to drive, and wouldn’t cost a fortune. We could not be happier with our purchase! It has everything we need and more. We’re very impressed with how they’ve designed it to have plenty of space in the front and the back (and the trunk), even though it’s only considered a mid sized car.
Once we’d decided on a Mazda 3, we still were undecided whether to get a Maxx, Maxx sport, Touring or SP25 but purc...Read more
hased this car (SP25) as it had all the features we were after and was in run out so we got a fantastic price for a brand new 2022 model. If we were making the decision to buy a car all over again we would definitely buy this exact vehicle. We’ve previously owned a 2007 Mazda 3 Maxx, which was super reliable and never let us down even though we had nearly 240,000 km on it. If this car lasts that long again and continues running as beautifully as it has been, we’ll be buying Mazda for the rest of our lives. The interior feels sleek and modern, the safety and warning features are exactly as we expect, the built in entertainment/navigation system has everything we need and connects perfectly to our phones every time without having to push any buttons. Using our phones for hands-free calls, receiving texts, or listening to music on Spotify is super easy. With newer features like pushbutton start, keyless entry, electronic parking brake, and i–stop, I’d been a little concerned about upgrading from our old car and having to deal with ‘unnecessary’ technology, but now I’d never look back.Purchased in July 2021.
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David IrvWestern District, VIC
- 2 reviews
Car has excellent driving comfort especially on long drives.
When driving the car for the first time it was so smooth in driving, the cost of running is very minimal which is excellent for the budget. Excellent car that is easy to park in busy streets.
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Alvin PPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Exceeding Expectations
My Mazda 3 is used daily commuting to work and back. This car has never skipped a beat and delivers more than I had expected, especially with it holding a low price tag compared to other vehicles in its class. It may not be the quickest car, but it's fun to drive....
Purchased in March 2021 at Mazda Dealers for $28,000.00.
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Michael MoxonSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 7 reviews
Runs well and very economic.
I travel 1500Km's a week in this for work use, on all types of roads.
The car is in use at least 8 hours a day 7 days a week and is serviced every 15000kms.
The car is great on fuel only 6L/100km average.
Paint work needs improvement as there has been chipping that Mazda refused to repair within the first 12 months because they said it was caused by bird poo despite the car being washed once a fortnight.
Purchased in August 2021 at Mazda Dealers for $23,000.00.
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BenGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 2 reviews
- 1 like
Europeans... Watch Out!
Our family purchased the Mazda 3 as a get around city car... the Mazda's interior is beautiful and quiet when driving. It is fitted with all you need. Love it
Purchased in December 2021.
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Bill GSydney, NSW
- 3 reviews
The Perfect Upgrade
With my old car nearly 10 years old it was time to upgrade. Test drove 3 different manufacture's cars but nothing compares to the comfort or style of this car.
Purchased in July 2021.
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Keith WilliamsSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 2 reviews
Phenomenal Car
Bought one for the Mrs and both us are even more impressed than we thought we would be! Mazda are at the top of their game. We purchased this as a brand new car in December 2018 to replace her 2008 Mazda 3. For such a competitive price point, there is really nothing to criticize. It feels very solid and capable and is very nice to drive. She loves the technology, in particular blind spot mirrors.
At time of writing, the car has traveled 6000klms faultlessly. It had its first baby service and hasn't required anything since. There are no annoyances or issues we can pick with the car. So far it is averaging 6.8L/100km and we are happy with that. Would buy another one in a heartbeat.
Purchased in December 2021.
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Wayne.CSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 9 reviews
- 2 likes
- BN (Hatchback) Neo (2016-2018)
- Verified purchase
Wow, it is a great car like what people said.
It is a 2017 Mazda 3 neo. Although it is the basic model but it comes with all the gears i needed enough. Reverse sensors, Bluetooth, 16" alloy wheels, auto folding side mirrors and most safety function Smart City Brake Support that help to avoid collision. The fuel economic is fantastic a full tank is able to drive me upto 600km. Great car to move around.
Purchased in July 2021 at Leo motor for $16,300.00.
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LilySydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
- BP (Hatchback) G20 Touring Automatic (2019-2020)
- Verified purchase
Love this car!
I absolutely love my Mazda 3 hatchback. It is very economical with the start-stop engine. I have had this car for 2 years and it has served me very well - from driving on busy city roads to windy, mountainous tracks. I have had no issues with the car so far. The rear view camera makes parking extremely easy.
Purchased in January 2021.
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Fet91Goulburn Valley, VIC
- 9 reviews
Love this car!
It would take a very good salesman to get me to buy anything other than a Mazda3!!! Stunning to look at. Fun to drive. Super reliable. Amazing fuel efficiency. Cheap to service. What more could you want?
Purchased in August 2021 for $24,000.00.
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SaraSydney, NSW
Trust lost!
Bought this brand new car in2016 at west end mazda Blacktown. Serviced once a year by the sellers. This year we were notified that our brakes needs replacing, which we agreed to. Few months later we noticed thick smoke in back of the car. Car had to be towed to west end mazda but they were too busy . Our car insurance towed the car to a different mechanic and they found that the job was shoddy and they left the hand brake too tight.
This was a fire hazard, we have took the case up with west end mazda and mazda australia but no one even offered...Read more
Purchased in March 2021 for $26,000.00.
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TeaGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 7 reviews
A Good Balance
I've only recently gotten this car, but I find it strikes a good balance of luxury, sportiness, and price!
I'm thrilled that I can kick it over into sport mode for quick overtaking or taking off at the lights. I drive approximately 3 hours a day and find it comfortable.
There are a few niggles that I wish weren't so, but could also be down to user error. Things such as the windscreen wiper auto speed not always being accurate, for example.
My only concern is that the auto doesn't seem to always kick over into another gear when I expect it to, and causes it to feel sluggish. I will be getting this looked at for my 10,000km service.
Purchased in April 2021 at Ringwood Mazda for $25,000.00.
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Questions & Answers
Chrisasked
Why do the headlight washers keep popping out by the self’s?
How do you put them back in?
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Diana K.asked
Does the 2005 5speed manual mazda3 have cruise control
MichaelRasked
Hi Guys,
Anyone with a CX 9 2022 that has noise issues through cabin, Touring model purchased new and has less than 8K, noises started around 500 K and has been to Mazda some 14 times - Mazda Corp has also been involved assigning a Field Tech who found that the wiper cowl bolts wee loose - re torqued and said ok - far from reality as after that the car has been there another three times and finally the guys said that they cannot fix it and logged it again with Corp - i am waiting now to be called in..again..
Has any fellow 9 2022 model experiences noises in the cabin going over certain bumps - not all though..
It would be great to share any solutions as i am loosing my sanity with this car and it is such a pity as i really like it..
New car experience ruined 110%..
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Pete E.
I forgot to add that Android Auto is a waste of space in the current configuration, you get more from the Mazda Connect system via Bluetooth than AA linked by cable and no way to edit what is available.