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2005 Mazda Mazda3 consumer reviews

$13,680 starting MSRP
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(56 reviews)
94% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.6
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.6
  • Reliability 4.7
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One of the best cars I've owned!

This has been my road trip, daily commute, home-away-from-home car; and, I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a trustworthy, reliable, dependable car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great gas mileage!

It is really pretty and in good condition. It has really good gas mileage. The tented windows were great on sunny days and no need for a visor. There's a cover on the windows for rain and that was a great addition. It is a manual and that is the only downfall. I feel more secure in an automatic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Incredibly reliable and a pleasure to drive

I am incredibly happy with my seven and a half years owning this vehicle. I would absolutely buy it again. It has made long journeys as well as short jaunts across town a breeze. It is incredibly easy to drive in all weather. The headlights, seat position, and windows allow for very high visibility at all times. The sound system sounds great but I added a small subwoofer to improve the low end. I also added a remote start to improve my mornings.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very fun to drive, steady on road

I own this car and i drive it. It is a very easy car to drive. I strongly recomand it for beginners. Smoth controls, with intuitive interior. Confortabile even if u have kids. Prety large space for a car of its class. The price is overall worthy. Downside of this car: injectors, and make sure u fill it with propper oil. Dont use cheap gas! My problems till now on my owned car was only the battery. I had to change it. The rest is it in a very good condition according for its years. Its a 2005 model, 1.6 diesel, 105 CP. And yes its a very economical engine! U can reach 6%. But also in crowded towns u can reach 8% maybe 9%. If u`r about to buy the model, dont think to much, u`ll make a good choice, just pay attention for injectors - they are only reason why u should not buy it. Malfunction injectors may drive to a very expensive bills. Even change the hole engine, if u find one.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Super reliable!

I have had this car for over 5 years and used for long distance commute twice weekly. It has never failed me!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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i love my maz

zoom zoom my maz is a daily driver cranking out 80-100 mile days like a champ, invest in good tires yalls

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fun to Drive, but not in snow

I have this car for about 2 years. I've made repairs on the end links a number of times and the purge valve has failed several times as well, but the car has not ever broken down on me. My Mazda3 now has 200k+ miles on it and is still driving. Warning, though, the car does not handle well in the snow.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Fast and Fun to Drive/Great Fuel Economy

This was the first Mazda I have owned. It needed more maintenance than the Hondas I am used to driving but was a good, fuel economic vehicle otherwise. Fun to drive and has quite a bit of room to carry loads as the back seats lay all the way down.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I love the performance of this car.

My favorite car so far that I've owned. My Mazda has been very reliable. I had it garaged for three years straight, and it ran as well as it did when I had first got it. After being stored for that long.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very good value - yup!

Owned this from new, it now has 200,000 km on it. Nice tight steering car that makes driving a manual on winding mountain roads fun. Amazingly reliable. Just one thing though, and this applies to all cars, don't get a silver/grey colour - people have a hard time seeing you.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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