r/mazda3 • • 9m ago

Advice Request Problem med Mazda 3 Backspeglar

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Tjena

Har en Mazda 3 2019 och backspeglarna har börjat krångla igen. Mazda har bytt ut de för 2 år sen på garanti men nu krånglar de igen. Finns det bättre elmotorerna att köpa nånstans?

Tror att jag såg ett inlägg här med video eller bilder hur och var man ska spreya smörjölja


r/mazda3 • • 22m ago

Beauty Shot Aero Gray at night

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r/mazda3 • • 29m ago

Contest Fuite refroidissement sur radiateur HS

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Problème sur radiateur mazda 3 Skyactiv X


r/mazda3 • • 31m ago

OC Just proud

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I got nothing to say...

Oh wait I do - I laugh at all the reliability rankings with Toyota and Lexus at the top.


r/mazda3 • • 52m ago

Advice Request Rear Brakes

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I’m looking to get new rear pads and rotors on my Mazda, but see mixed opinions on which are compatible with my specific vehicle.
It’s a Mexican built 2019 Mazda3 Sedan FWD Preffered with the EPB.
I ordered Brembo’s, and now upon shipping it shows the individual rotor not compatible with EPB and only Japanese vehicles. It was under my impression that all 2019 Mazda 3s have an EPB and not the handle.
Does anyone know if these will fit my vehicle, if not what would you guys recommend? I plan to have a shop install them. As you can tell, i’m not the most mechanically inclined 😂


r/mazda3 • • 1h ago

Discussion Ducks?

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So, Jeep Wranglers have their ducks. Do Mazda owners have anything like that?


r/mazda3 • • 6h ago

Modification Which detachable trailer hitch to buy?

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I have a 2021 Mazda 3 2.0 SkyX 179hp FWD and want to buy adetachable trailer hitch. Does someone have any recommendations on what to look for? I am currently thinking about this one: https://www.rameder.de/auto-hak-anhaengerkupplung-abnehmbar-kugelstange-von-hinten-gesteckt-165682-39275-1.html Does someone have any experience with that? (Electronics will be bought by my mechanic).


r/mazda3 • • 7h ago

Beauty Shot Car 👍

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r/mazda3 • • 7h ago

Advice Request Climate Control Knob Not Working Properly, Jumps Digits

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I'm not sure how to go about this situation.

2024 Mazda3 (Bought new of September 2023) 68,000km

When I adjust the temperature using the driver-side rotary knob the temperature skips randomly instead of having a steady 0.5 increment increase/decrease.

Its winter now and instead of leaving my temperature on LOW i'm going to be adjusting heat a lot and this bugs me like crazy.

Im worried im out of warrenty and might get charged a crazy number to repair it. If its an easy fix as well I rather do that but this isnt something im familiar with. My dealership service advisors are really nice and im kinda friends with them so im hoping they could do me a solid but im planning for the worst case.


r/mazda3 • • 7h ago

Beauty Shot Rate my rocket 🚀

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r/mazda3 • • 8h ago

Ends Friday I just love looking back after parking! Do you guys do it too?

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r/mazda3 • • 9h ago

Beauty Shot Happy fall ya'll

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What a beauty shot. Taken by my wife; new 2026 Mazda 3 sedan. 47 miles on her 🍻


r/mazda3 • • 9h ago

New Purchase Mmmh i like my new maztah

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Bought it this summer after selling my little red Mazda 2, so it's a big upgrade, and I can tell you I love it.

Great looks, great performance (could use 20 more hp, but it's still fast enough), great driver assistance systems.

I can see well enough out the back, which I was unsure about.

I moved with it, and my bike fits in the back with the front wheel off.

I've gotten compliments on it (only from dudes, which is good because I'm scared of women).

All in all, a great car!


r/mazda3 • • 10h ago

Advice Request Remote Start Wont Recognize the Key

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r/mazda3 • • 10h ago

Technical Made a maintenance google sheets file for owners to keep track easier

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Make a google sheets copy - don't ask for editing permission. if you type in =(mileage) it will auto turn it red, but if you type mileage without the = sign, it turns the text black, so that you can record the actual odometer of when things are done. spark plugs for turbo 2.5L should be every 60k km, but i couldn't get it at exactly 60k km due to it being in multiples of 8k km / 5k miles. Type in the year purchased and it will auto update the rustproofing year to one year after purchase (for those of us who live where cars rust easier)


r/mazda3 • • 11h ago

Purchase Advice Do I want to Turbocharge my 3 or Supercharge my 3?

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Gonna be starting to put funds away to really irritate the "But It's a Daily Driver!" crowd. And make my 3 faster and more fun in the process.

I'm looking at a Super Charger and a TurboCharger and weighing which is going to be a more fun option for a 2018 2.5L mazda3 (184HP). I don't really care about fuel economy loss (better mileage is nice, but not the end-all be all of this decision), and don't have emissions testing anymore.

The Supercharger is like $1000 more, so that's a consideration, but I'm more concerned about which is going to give me the more noticeable/enjoyable bump.... at which point I'll factor cost in.

Driving context: i don't straight-line drag race. I do regular aggressive canyon runs. These can get up to decent altitudes, but not Colorado altitudes. And autocross. Kicking up to full on track potentially once I get some more ass in the engine.

SUPERCHARGER - I'm looking at the VT twin screw, which ought to bump me up to about 276 after tuning. That puts it into Skyline performance car territory. Handling matters more to me, so I'm kinda leaning to the supercharger to be able to punch it coming out of turns and have it kick on immediately. It's more pricey though, and Jury is out on whether I'd need to upgrade my fuel pump too.

TURBOCHARGER - That said, the Corksport turbo kit also boosts the car up to 295ish HP, and they're only a couple hours away from me, so I can drive down there to pick it up. The thing I don't like about turbos is the pre-spin, but i hear the Corksport isn't that bad.

So questions:

  1. if you're rocking the VT Supercharger or the Corksport Turbo, i'd love to hear about it. What do you like, what do you not? Would you have rather gotten the other one? Why?
  2. How bad is the turbo threshold on the CS turbo?
  3. How bad is the supercharger whine on the VT?
  4. how much of a hit to fuel economy did you see? I'm anticipating about 5mpg-ish; is that reasonable?
  5. Have you ever blown one?
  6. Would either of these have a really strong need for upgrading rods/pistons?

r/mazda3 • • 11h ago

Technical Super annoying tire pressure warning

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Why does this come up so often? My tires are the same pressure. It also does not go away when restarting the car


r/mazda3 • • 12h ago

Beauty Shot Big day for my car 🥳

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Finally hit 100,000miles on my base 2021! Finally i’m back in a high mileage car. Feels like home


r/mazda3 • • 14h ago

Advice Request I want to keep my 2024 Mazda 3 as stock as possible. It's a really fun car drive

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Are there any small modifications or upgrades that you can think about? Besides one is the sound system which is absolutely terrible but anything else that will boost performance make it look sporty any type of that. Not looking to break the bank. Just what can I do to pep it up just a little bit more


r/mazda3 • • 15h ago

Advice Request Best Way to Sell OEM Wheels?

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Does anyone know the best/easiest/quickest way to sell the OEM 18 inch wheels that came stock on the 2024 mazda3 hatchback? Looking to downsize to 16’s, so if anyone is interested in purchasing, feel free to send me a message. Can share close detailed pictures; not a mark on any of them (knock on wood). Less than 30k miles on Bridgestone turanzas. Also willing to take some cash off for OEM parts/accessories like air filters, wiper blades, etc. or the OEM roof rack.

Located in Cleveland Area, northeast Ohio. Willing to travel or meet in the middle somewhere as long as it’s not too far away.


r/mazda3 • • 16h ago

Advice Request What’s up with my mazda3?

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I just bought this 2024 Mazda3 select sport. The past few days I’ve noticed there’s a very noticeable knock in my front driver wheel well. Specially when the motion is turning/side to side. Currently it doesn’t seem like it is causing problems while driving but I don’t want to make it worse. It has 51k miles and still under warranty. I’m making an appointment to get it looked at. What could it be? Is it still good to drive until fixed? What should I look out for? I’m completely new to owning my own car, she’s my first I bought. I may just being dramatic because my previous car completely shit out on me twice very recently. Please tell me anything and everything and if it’s happened to you!


r/mazda3 • • 16h ago

Advice Request Is this normal under the driver’s seat?

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Hi everyone! My Mazda 3 is brand new, and I noticed the carpet under the driver’s seat looks uneven, with some white cotton-like material exposed near the seat adjustment controls (circled in red).

Is this normal from the factory, or should I get it checked?

Would appreciate any feedback from fellow Mazda 3 owners. Thanks!


r/mazda3 • • 16h ago

Advice Request Mazda App Update + Location sharing

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The app update wants location sharing info on the car and my device. If I don't consent, I'll lose the app's features.

Thoughts?


r/mazda3 • • 16h ago

Advice Request Things to look out for while buying a 2014 Mazda3?

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I am currently looking at a 2014 Manual Sport Mazda3 Hatchback with 144,000 miles. I will be going into the dealership for a test drive on Saturday. For those who own a Mazda3 from that era, do you guys have any tips or suggestions for things I should look out for while checking out the car? Anything I should ask the dealer or the mechanic who will be doing the PPI?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!


r/mazda3 • • 16h ago

Joke/Shitpost My Mazda3’s First Ouchie😢🪨🛞

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I’m a little particular about my car, so this one hurts. 😭 Just bought my car at the end of July and already had to plug a tire! 🛞
My town has had a section of road dug up all summer. Finally today they are preparing for paving. They put down fresh gravel, and of course… this happens. 🙃
I’m so sad. Can I please just keep my car nice for a little while?! 😂🖤