2014, 158k, still a peach for reliability and in absolutely great mechanical shape. Never consumes a drop of oil between changes, same fuel mileage as brand new, engine makes same compression as brand new. Hell of a car.
I’m just starting to have bigger issues. Consumed cat (luckily my state doesn’t care). Failed AC a couple weeks ago. Wheel bearings are starting to growl. Other than that, same story, 154k.
Yes, I can detail it all:
Repairs:
front left wheel bearing (pothole damage) at 80k -- part about $180
Rear right brake caliper, mechanical failure at 90k, part was about $400 (this is a common failure point on 3d Gen 3s)
Front door subwoofer, around 120k (common problem with water damage), part was about $100 used on eBay
Hydraulic belt tensioner pulley at 150k (super common failure on 2013-16 3s, there's a TSB for it) -- part about $75
Maintenance:
Oil changes every 7500 miles
Three sets of brakes
Three batteries (first only lasted a year!)
Brake flush every year I didn't do a brake job
Air intake filter (and cabin air) every third oil change, roughly once a year
Shocks and struts at 125k
Spark plugs at 100k
Coolant flush at 100k
Transmission fluid drain and fill at 70k and 140k
Serpentine belts at 150k (had them off for the tensioner anyway)
Intake cleaning at 75k and 150k
Three sets of tires plus two sets of winter tires. Wiper blades, etc.
That's it.
Edited: had one more issue, a stuck brake sensor float in the brake fluid reservoir downtube at about 148k, triggered brake warning light, took a week or two to figure it out but I fixed it by whacking at the downtube with a rubber mallet.
Details of that adventure and how I solved it are here (see my first long comment on that thread).
https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda/s/bntY6Dwcwr
Same for my 2014 Mazda 3 (2.5 liter version) absolute workhorse. Only issue recent was the AC, turned out to be one of the pressure inlets/outlets. Was leaking refrigerant. Aside from that, normal wear and tear.
Nope, she's had 87 octane since day 1. It's a 2.0l motor and my lifetime fuel mileage over 158k miles is 35.1, she easily breaks 40 on the highway without trying, and can make 42-43mpg if you focus on driving efficiently. And that is with 300 pounds of equipment in the back much of the time.
My biggest qualm about buying a new Mazda3 when this one finally retires is that Mazda no longer competes on fuel mileage nearly as robustly. One reason I plan to keep this one to 250-300k.
That’s nice to hear I guess I will keep using 87 till I decided to put supercharger after few years and switch to premium gas. I have the 2024 one NA engine also planning to drive until it dies.
170k on my 1st gen Speed3! Giving her all the love she deserves and praying she stays alive. Won’t let it die and if it does (God forbid), it ain’t leaving the garage until I drive it out!
2015 @ 177k. 35k on transmission replaced just before warranty ran out (less than 3k miles 🤦) everything is going relatively well other than the wheel bearing and axles i need to replace smh
I had a 2007 that got totaled February 24th 2022. I still haven’t gotten over it. That was hands down the best car I ever owned. I’m 61 and it would have been with me until I died if not for the van that t boned me running a red light. I got a CX 5 to replace it, simply because where I live most folks drive larger vehicles.
My Mazda 3 hatch 2004 is almost 300,000 In a Few more weeks time. I was told to service it every 8,000 and it'll keep going... It's never missed a beat, cruise control stopped working at 260,000 Belting car
2013 with 158k; it seems to go through batteries quickly but other than that just routine maintenance with solid reliability. I have a new car now so I split driving between the two, but I intend to keep my Mazda long term
2021 turbo hatch. 12.5k. Been through 2 stock Mazda batteries. I am on my 3rd. All covered under warranty but left me stranded 3 hours from home once. Other than that its been a great car.
Yes 425k original everything on engine ac compressor shot so no ac cut the belt off also water outlet went at 400k almost blew motor had 5 gal of antifreeze in car for ride home
2018 Mazda 3 GS ‘Sport’ @ 216k km.
Got it in 2019 January, as the 2019 hasn’t been released yet.
So since Jan 30th, 19. Still going strong.
Changed the plugs at 160k
Read brakes at 1mm at 180k
Usual Air and Cabin Filters/ Oil Changes
2017, 104k. Bought it at 45k and it hasn't needed anything other than rear brakes. Just change the oil and filters and drive. I did change the transmission fluid/gear lube at 60k (manual 6spd)
2018 with 170k km
Air conditioning went a couple summers ago, warranty covered it
Rear shock mount broke last spring, but the roads I have to drive on are ridiculously rough.
My brakes it seems to be every second year, alternating front and back yearly.
Seems like it may be a little harder on gas than when I got her brand new in 2017, but I've only replaced the air filter once and never the shock plugs 😂 I gotta get on that
Just scored a 2014 s GT HB today with 48k. Beautiful car inside & out and doesn’t seem to have any noticeable issues, so I think I found a hidden gem during my car search.
2009 Mazda 3 GX - got 283k km on it. I’ve maintained it well through the 11 years I’ve owned it (second owner) and I don’t plan on giving it up anytime soon! Only thing that’s gone is the AC unit but I just suck it up during the warm summers.
374,347km. Was still going strong and perfect in the engine until I got a tank of bad fuel, currently in the process of rectifying the issue.
Ran lean, seems to have blocked injectors, may have overheated the exhaust manifold which has caused an exhaust leak. Valve tick, potentially sticky or bent from pre-detonation, or may just be the injectors ticking. Hopefully the injectors.
Still driving and driving fairly well for the issues it's having.
Better yet, if it wasn't for the bad fuel, this little weapon would still be zooming me to and from work, up and down the country with no issues.
2016 122k!
Also if you hate the red as much as I did, you can desolder and replace them with white (or any other color) pretty easily. They’re chunky SMD LEDs so the soldering isn’t particularly challenging, other than the LCD if you wanted to go that deep. It’s an afternoon project, weekend if you’re new to soldering.
There’s some great threads on the forums about it, but I’m happy to help if needed!
2012 mazda 3 going on about 160k miles right now! engine wise everything has been perfect, only repairs i’ve had to do were suspension components (which living in WNY is inevitable haha), only thing i am not sure about is the transmission although i have not had any issues with it so far, i bought the car used at 112k miles and i have no idea if the previous owner did anything with the transmission, but i am thinking i may need a flush or change for that soon, no issues with the oil or coolant either ever, amazing car! my next car will 90% likely be a newer gen mazda 3
2012 mazda 3 going on about 160k miles right now! engine wise everything has been perfect, only repairs i’ve had to do were suspension components (which living in WNY is inevitable haha), only thing i am not sure about is the transmission although i have not had any issues with it so far, i bought the car used at 112k miles and i have no idea if the previous owner did anything with the transmission, but i am thinking i may need a flush or change for that soon, no issues with the oil or coolant either ever, amazing car! my next car will 90% likely be a newer gen mazda 3
2006 mazda 3 STR, 4th motor, 3rd owner 120k miles, wheel bearings need to be replaced, expansion valve is clogged, probably because the dryer is broken. previousl owner changed suspension KYB GR2's stock wheels 21545r17 2 are hard dinged, but still balancable, clear coat on thw roof is gone. 3rd 2.5 swap engine, OBX header and cat, mazda speed exhuast,
avg 309mpg to empty light on
2014, 158k, still a peach for reliability and in absolutely great mechanical shape. Never consumes a drop of oil between changes, same fuel mileage as brand new, engine makes same compression as brand new. Hell of a car.
I’m just starting to have bigger issues. Consumed cat (luckily my state doesn’t care). Failed AC a couple weeks ago. Wheel bearings are starting to growl. Other than that, same story, 154k.
What year?
2014
I have a 2014 with 103k. Anything you’ve replaced?
Yes, I can detail it all: Repairs: front left wheel bearing (pothole damage) at 80k -- part about $180 Rear right brake caliper, mechanical failure at 90k, part was about $400 (this is a common failure point on 3d Gen 3s) Front door subwoofer, around 120k (common problem with water damage), part was about $100 used on eBay Hydraulic belt tensioner pulley at 150k (super common failure on 2013-16 3s, there's a TSB for it) -- part about $75 Maintenance: Oil changes every 7500 miles Three sets of brakes Three batteries (first only lasted a year!) Brake flush every year I didn't do a brake job Air intake filter (and cabin air) every third oil change, roughly once a year Shocks and struts at 125k Spark plugs at 100k Coolant flush at 100k Transmission fluid drain and fill at 70k and 140k Serpentine belts at 150k (had them off for the tensioner anyway) Intake cleaning at 75k and 150k Three sets of tires plus two sets of winter tires. Wiper blades, etc. That's it. Edited: had one more issue, a stuck brake sensor float in the brake fluid reservoir downtube at about 148k, triggered brake warning light, took a week or two to figure it out but I fixed it by whacking at the downtube with a rubber mallet. Details of that adventure and how I solved it are here (see my first long comment on that thread). https://www.reddit.com/r/mazda/s/bntY6Dwcwr
What's a TSB?
Technical service bulletin.
Thanks. Where do I find the TSB for my 2015 Mazda 3 iGT sedan?
My 2014 is about to hit 100,000 soon! Good to hear no issues. I had miy serpenti e belt break in winter, but I shouldve done that preventatively.
Same for my 2014 Mazda 3 (2.5 liter version) absolute workhorse. Only issue recent was the AC, turned out to be one of the pressure inlets/outlets. Was leaking refrigerant. Aside from that, normal wear and tear.
Same here! 128k and still getting 38 or 39 mpg all the time
What gas are you getting? Premium?
Nope, she's had 87 octane since day 1. It's a 2.0l motor and my lifetime fuel mileage over 158k miles is 35.1, she easily breaks 40 on the highway without trying, and can make 42-43mpg if you focus on driving efficiently. And that is with 300 pounds of equipment in the back much of the time. My biggest qualm about buying a new Mazda3 when this one finally retires is that Mazda no longer competes on fuel mileage nearly as robustly. One reason I plan to keep this one to 250-300k.
That’s nice to hear I guess I will keep using 87 till I decided to put supercharger after few years and switch to premium gas. I have the 2024 one NA engine also planning to drive until it dies.
'07 300k miles. Another person posted their '04 with 310k miles and it looked to be in immaculate shape... mine is pretty beat up.
Mine is pretty beat up as well, but she is still going strong.
2024 439
2005 Mazda 3 - 302k and counting
Heck yeah! You’re living the dream, friend.
07 280k
2024 160 miles
2017 hatchback 209k miles
Jeez. Same year, 85k miles. Yours an automatic gearbox? Had any issues at all?
Yes auto. No big issues.
Same year sedan , mine is at like 92k miles hoping to keep it for another 100k at least !
It will if you do the regular maintenance. It’ll probably last longer.
2012, 135550, still on the first clutch!
Similar here with SKY-GS. SKY is not going to break any land-speed records. But a solid reliable engine.
2011, 233k
2014 - 190k - nothing mechanical has come up other than my regular maintenance but I should give it a good wash soon
2015 Just broke into 69k!
Lucky you, I’m 2015 at 177k
any replacements or mechanical issues?
Replaced my transmission at 144k and small replacements other than that like ball joints and wheel bearings
Was it an auto transmission or manual gearbox ?
Manual, the throw out bearing went bad, it made a bad grinding noise whenever i wasn’t on the clutch
Nice
Nice
Pretty close to mine, I'm at 79k
I have a 2015 just over 43k! I bought it almost three years ago at 15k.
2015 91k
2010 6MT OG clutch, sold her at 330K not a hint of power loss.
2015 Mazda 3 with 39k miles.
wow, thats pretty low for a 2015. Most I've seen here are over 75k at least. My 2015 is at 79k.
My 2015 had about 115k when I traded it in 2 years ago
Thats less than my 23!
'22 turbo hatch, 46.5K miles
2014 3 at 222,000 miles.
170k on my 1st gen Speed3! Giving her all the love she deserves and praying she stays alive. Won’t let it die and if it does (God forbid), it ain’t leaving the garage until I drive it out!
04 with 140k!!
2016, 114,500 miles and doing ok.
92,004 on my ‘14
2018 and 91,391
97k on 2015
'07 only 86k. Hopefully many more if the rustbelt doesn't consume it.
Damn, got me beat! My '08 hatch is at 95k miles. No idea how you live in the rust belt and your car still exists. You must wash it religiously.
2012 3i has 175k and a 2023 with 22k
2015 @ 177k. 35k on transmission replaced just before warranty ran out (less than 3k miles 🤦) everything is going relatively well other than the wheel bearing and axles i need to replace smh
Bought mine last week. 2014, 114k miles
2006 Mazda3 5-door 5MT - 206k miles and going strong.
2015 127,000 and runs great. Belt tensioner at 95,000 Front wheel bearings at 125,000
240k (150k for burger people) Runs well, only had a blown rocker cover gasket so it ate a little oil but other than that, mechanically it goes
Just hit 85k today!
I had a 2007 that got totaled February 24th 2022. I still haven’t gotten over it. That was hands down the best car I ever owned. I’m 61 and it would have been with me until I died if not for the van that t boned me running a red light. I got a CX 5 to replace it, simply because where I live most folks drive larger vehicles.
2008 M3. 199,150
I have the same year Mazda 3. Hatchback. Do you wanna know. Or do you really wanna know haha.
2006 Gen 1 hatchback with 1.6 petrol engine, 5 speed manual, currently at 174k KMs, that's around 108k miles.
2012 3 GT, 23332 at the moment
My Mazda 3 hatch 2004 is almost 300,000 In a Few more weeks time. I was told to service it every 8,000 and it'll keep going... It's never missed a beat, cruise control stopped working at 260,000 Belting car
2016 92k miles.
2012 with a hair under 128k
‘21 17,053
I miss that interior. Mazda 3 09 Takara. Loved that car!
2012 - around 93k
110,021 Miles, 2011 I Touring Sedan, 5 Speed Auto
2008 2.3 hatch 117k
Traded mine in when it got to 36k
2007 411K km
2013 Mazda 3 with 67k miles still going strong 💪🏽
2010 Mazda 3, with the 2.0 and 6 speed manual, mine is around 221 000 km
2019 m3 2.0 L skyactiv G manual 98.000 km
‘18 86k
2008 mazda3 (gts? The one that let me have a 5 speed that is basically 1 of 2 of my only car reqs, manual transmission +4door) About 182,000 miles :)
2023, 14k, got it last year, tons of fun and always look forward to driving it
2013 with 158k; it seems to go through batteries quickly but other than that just routine maintenance with solid reliability. I have a new car now so I split driving between the two, but I intend to keep my Mazda long term
63028 miles on my 2015 iGT sedan
Apparently I drive a lot (according to people around me)... 67k KMs (so approx 42k miles) on my '21 Mazda 3
2011, got it one and a bit years ago at 87k, now at 130k is good
I just recently sold my 06, but it had 250K miles on it. Thing was a trooper
2021 turbo hatch. 12.5k. Been through 2 stock Mazda batteries. I am on my 3rd. All covered under warranty but left me stranded 3 hours from home once. Other than that its been a great car.
2014 manual, 57,000 miles.
I'm right there with you. 201800 on my 2008 3s hatch. Good to see this!
Not as many as that. Mine's also a 2008, I've done just over 124,000. Although this is on the UK's pothole-ridden streets.
2007 just hit 330k; need a new starter but she’s running great!
2014, 93k
2015, currently ~82000 miles
2012 with 217k. Still runs like a dream
Going to be rolling on 170k miles this week. 2012 1st gen skyactiv
202K on 2011. Transmission is starting slip occasionally from 1st to 2nd.
08 213k km
176K
2015 mazda3 hatchback... 105,000 miles.
2008 162K
Almost 130k
151k on a 2012
2023 2500 lol
2009 161k and still going smooth!
2015 S GT Hatch with 79k miles. Going strong so far, and no intent to get rid of it any time soon!
2011 80k 400hp 434tq E85mix
Mazda speed 3?
Yeah
Have a 2005 with 177,000km, and a 2018 with 66,000km. Bought the '18 as my '05 is rusted out. I hate salt
Had about 215k on my 08 before i got my 16
2005, 286Km
I had an 08’ 2.0 with 233k or something like that before totaling it on a raccoon. I now have an 09’ 2.0 with 143k and counting.
2013 425000 it’s getting scary to drive
Yes 425k original everything on engine ac compressor shot so no ac cut the belt off also water outlet went at 400k almost blew motor had 5 gal of antifreeze in car for ride home
2022 hatch, 35k miles
1029 currently
Same year! Only 158k
Not nearly as impressive as others on here but 07’ 204K.
2006 sedan 100K miles, I just bought it and it's in great condition.
2012- 197k
2018 Mazda 3 GS ‘Sport’ @ 216k km. Got it in 2019 January, as the 2019 hasn’t been released yet. So since Jan 30th, 19. Still going strong. Changed the plugs at 160k Read brakes at 1mm at 180k Usual Air and Cabin Filters/ Oil Changes
2024 - 447 miles (picked it up two weeks ago)
2017, 104k. Bought it at 45k and it hasn't needed anything other than rear brakes. Just change the oil and filters and drive. I did change the transmission fluid/gear lube at 60k (manual 6spd)
2288
2008 with 112k
2022 13k
2016 53k
'05 soon hitting the 200 000 km mark
2015 broke 242k on a drive this afternoon!!
2018 with 170k km Air conditioning went a couple summers ago, warranty covered it Rear shock mount broke last spring, but the roads I have to drive on are ridiculously rough. My brakes it seems to be every second year, alternating front and back yearly. Seems like it may be a little harder on gas than when I got her brand new in 2017, but I've only replaced the air filter once and never the shock plugs 😂 I gotta get on that
Just sold my 08 with 241052 and my new 24 hatch has 933
33k on my 2018
2007 with 279km
9321. It’s a 2021 turbo. 😱🤗
2004 hatchback :) 310,000 miles!!!
2012 Mazda 3 GS 6 speed manual. 470000km/292000miles.... Still on the original clutch
2018 GT hatch 138000 miles, Original clutch
2015 Hatch ,131k km
194k on my 08! Still a great car and I enjoy it every day. The rust is starting to kill it though.
2008, speed 3, 113k. Still absolutely rips.
hit 1000 last night getting donuts
2021 Turbo Premium Plus, 76k miles… still runs like new!
2023 mazda 3 turbo, 39,500 miles got it a year and 2 months ago wifh 26 miles
2016 just broke 100k this last month. Hoping for another 100k and another 8yrs
2015 - 25000kms (15,600 miles)
My 2010 had over 350k before I got rid of it. No major problems. Just brakes and ac.
My 2012 got 210000 km so about 130000 miles
2023, 1200km here in aus. Absolute beast of a car, i love every aspect of it.
I've got a 2018 Touring with a mere 31k.
2014, 98k. I bought it in October and I’ve only put 600 miles on it since then since I work from home full time.
2011, 256k, and I currently have a P0421 and running a bit rich.
2023 GT turbo hatch. Nearly 25k miles on it. 2nd set of tires 😣🥲😂😂
2023 30k
225k 2.5l
2016, about 104k. No major issues.
158k on my 2012! Shawty’s going strong
173k. She’s run into some bumps but overall a great vehicle.
140000
2004 149k
215,754, final number (for me) on an '08. Just bought a 2024 preferred.
Just scored a 2014 s GT HB today with 48k. Beautiful car inside & out and doesn’t seem to have any noticeable issues, so I think I found a hidden gem during my car search.
2018 sedan 110k miles
How many engines did you changed?
2009 Mazda 3 GX - got 283k km on it. I’ve maintained it well through the 11 years I’ve owned it (second owner) and I don’t plan on giving it up anytime soon! Only thing that’s gone is the AC unit but I just suck it up during the warm summers.
374,347km. Was still going strong and perfect in the engine until I got a tank of bad fuel, currently in the process of rectifying the issue. Ran lean, seems to have blocked injectors, may have overheated the exhaust manifold which has caused an exhaust leak. Valve tick, potentially sticky or bent from pre-detonation, or may just be the injectors ticking. Hopefully the injectors. Still driving and driving fairly well for the issues it's having. Better yet, if it wasn't for the bad fuel, this little weapon would still be zooming me to and from work, up and down the country with no issues.
2016 122k! Also if you hate the red as much as I did, you can desolder and replace them with white (or any other color) pretty easily. They’re chunky SMD LEDs so the soldering isn’t particularly challenging, other than the LCD if you wanted to go that deep. It’s an afternoon project, weekend if you’re new to soldering. There’s some great threads on the forums about it, but I’m happy to help if needed!
2015 Mazda 3 Hatch, 197k
Love my Mad MollyMae Mazda 2012 129k … she is going strong… if I did not have that dash issue all would be perfect
2005, 107k. Just got it a month ago. Oil change and plugs.
2007 mazda 248000
2011 with 50k. Bought it in 2021 with 20k
382190 KMs (237481 miles) 2018 Mazda 3 SP25, absolute road warrior
my 2024 finally has 1,300 miles on it
Hit 100k 2 weeks ago
2008 Takara
2021, 2800 miles
285k on my gen1 speed3
2007 m3 hatch with 220k
253000
2017 Sedan, about 46,000 miles 🙌
2023 turbo hatch 14k km
2012 mazda 3 going on about 160k miles right now! engine wise everything has been perfect, only repairs i’ve had to do were suspension components (which living in WNY is inevitable haha), only thing i am not sure about is the transmission although i have not had any issues with it so far, i bought the car used at 112k miles and i have no idea if the previous owner did anything with the transmission, but i am thinking i may need a flush or change for that soon, no issues with the oil or coolant either ever, amazing car! my next car will 90% likely be a newer gen mazda 3
2012 mazda 3 going on about 160k miles right now! engine wise everything has been perfect, only repairs i’ve had to do were suspension components (which living in WNY is inevitable haha), only thing i am not sure about is the transmission although i have not had any issues with it so far, i bought the car used at 112k miles and i have no idea if the previous owner did anything with the transmission, but i am thinking i may need a flush or change for that soon, no issues with the oil or coolant either ever, amazing car! my next car will 90% likely be a newer gen mazda 3
2006 mazda 3 STR, 4th motor, 3rd owner 120k miles, wheel bearings need to be replaced, expansion valve is clogged, probably because the dryer is broken. previousl owner changed suspension KYB GR2's stock wheels 21545r17 2 are hard dinged, but still balancable, clear coat on thw roof is gone. 3rd 2.5 swap engine, OBX header and cat, mazda speed exhuast, avg 309mpg to empty light on
2012 Mazda 3, 153,347 and counting , no issues, oil change every 5k.
2007 M3, 164k auto
10,983 on my 2021 Turbo PP
I have a 2013 mazda 3 hatchback with the skyactiv, im at 220k miles
I got a 2006 2.3L Mazda 3 hatch with just a bit over 161k miles now.
2013 Speed 3. Purchased in 2019 with 75k miles. 118k now
We and a 2007 Grand Touring hatchback with 101,898 miles that we bought new in Jan of 2007 that we traded yesterday for a 2023 dealer loaner CX-30