Overview & Reviews

The 2007 Mazda 3 sees a number of changes. Although these include a minor exterior refresh involving mainly the taillights, most are more functional. Now standard on all Mazda 3s are a tire-pressure monitor, an auxiliary input jack for the stereo, a rear-seat center armrest and an additional power point in the console. A stability control system becomes available on the Touring and Grand Touring trims.

• Athletic handling, refined engines, strong brakes, sharp styling, top-notch build and materials quality, hatchback utility.

• Top safety equipment either optional or on higher trims, tight rear legroom, so-so fuel economy with 2.3-liter engine.

User Reviews:

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  sweet! - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By CHANCHO - July 29 - 9:06 pm

  What a fun car to drive! The engine has great acceleration from about 3500 rpms to redline. Everything feels really tight and is designed really well.

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  Snaab returns to the islands - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By Yoshi - July 15 - 7:23 am

  13.5 years with Samantha, Sam, my manual 5 Saab, left me looking for slick escapes from daring edgework, tires squealing but suspension reliable and hugging seats. Got em in the Mazda3: tightest turning at speed, Im still discovering wide slow sweet sweeps; bodys external angles impress, as internal fits tightly to my average sized frame. I love gloving my lats, glutes and knees into the sculpted drivers pit, then telescoping out and laying steering wheel in my lap. But, 3,333 miles in my hands, I prefer my Saabs H handles. Named "Bluey, because its SO blue!" by my 7 y/o, the Mazda3 performance out-classes the clumsier Mazda6, impresses with pickup, quiet, and rail-like free-wheeling.

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  nice car overall - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By daphkn - July 11 - 12:16 pm

  I have owned this vehicle now just short of 3 years and it has 27k miles. Overall it is a fine car. Peppy,responsive, and fun to drive. My wife wanted the automatic so that is what we got. The manumatic is a bit lame when it comes to shifting but it still provides some fun factor. Mileage has been pretty good, right around the ratings. All in all it meets my expectations. The negatives that have come to light are the following. The oem tires are awful for wear and handling on wet pavement. These will need to be replaced soon at $550 to $800 for the lot. I was disappointed to read in the manual that snow chains could not be used on models with alloy wheels. Vehicle is not good in snow.

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  Great Little Car - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By veritas66 - June 18 - 9:13 am

  I bought this car with 34 miles on it during the summer of 2007 and now have 125,000 miles on the car. So far, it has been an excellent vehicle. Then only maintenance I have done is replace the battery and spark plugs at 80K and put in a standard k&n air filter when I purchased it. It gets oil changes every 7500 to 10000 miles with Mobile 1 and still has its original brakes! Now for the complaints, this car does eat tires, I have gone through three sets of summer tires and switch tires out every winter for studless. Thankfully I have only purchased one set of winter tires, and that has lasted me. Last complaint, drivers door lock sometimes doesnt work, but that is ok. No other problems.

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  2007 Mazda 3i Touring ROCKS! - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By 2007 Mazda i Touring - June 13 - 1:50 am

  I researched for 3 months which car would be the best value for my budget and I am so glad I did. The Mazda 3i Touring is everything I expected in regards to value, what I didnt anticipate was how much fun it would be! I commute 98 miles round trip to work and you would think that driving would be the last thing that I would want to do for entertainment--HOWEVER-- this car changed all that for me. I have rediscovered my joy of driving and my family fights me for the keys. I am getting on average around 500 miles per tank of gas which makes driving for fun even more inviting, not to mention the surprising power--this thing drives like a sports car!

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  a great car at a great price - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By jerome - May 17 - 5:53 pm

  This is my first Mazda. I admit that much of my decision was driven by what I have read on Edmunds and other car review sites. That being said, I can find little fault this persistently fun car. At 62" I was unnecessarily worried about room; theres plenty for myself and my family of four. It handles like its on rails, and its spirited engine is quite responsive. The mileage could be better, but given the engines performance, its a trade-off I can live with. Everything about this car screams attention to detail. Mazda has a real winner here.

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  Best Bang For Your Buck! - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By Jaimie - April 27 - 4:50 am

  I purchased this vehicle brand new - 100miles of test driving. I fell in love with it the second I saw it and knew this car belonged to me the first time I drove it. It was a step down from the top line model, and it has been a great car. I keep up to date with the maintenance and it is pretty decent with gas averaging around 28-30mpg. It is always peppy and handles great. Not to add, the thing is a tank and really well built. I hit a truck drive shaft on the highway at 70mph and had no undercarriage damage - only a popped tire. Overall, the car has been great. I just hit 60k and thus far hes still trucking along. For a small car it definitely holds up. I am for sure a Mazda customer.

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  Great Car - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By Yoscience32 - April 20 - 8:36 am

  This is a great vehicle. I got the s grand touring manual; it picks up very rapidly, although the shifter seems rubbery. In addition, the interior is flawless, as well as the exterior. The materials used inside are of good quality and the seats are comfortable. I have only had the car for three weeks, so I cannot speak of reliability. Fuel economy is not great. The leather is nice as well as the Bose stereo. The rims are great looking. I got the black exterior with black interior. I have received many thumbs up from strangers. I recommend this car to anyone looking for a fun and safe economy car.

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  Zoom zoom indeed - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By Ev - April 13 - 8:23 am

  We were ready to buy a dowdy subcompact before driving the Mazda3. After the drive, there was no question. This car is a well styled road rocket and instantly changed our top priority from mpg to fun. After a couple fill-ups Im averaging a respectable 28 mpg, a bit less than Id been in the market for, but enough to stay true to the spirit of an affordable, reliable, low total-cost-of-ownership purchase. Its more than large enough for everyday driving for our family of 4. And, again, the performance is just awesome -- quick, nimble, and amazingly grippy. Bottom line: try it, youll like it.

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  I like it - 2007 Mazda Mazda3
  By t777jb - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Its been a great car and the list of features is fantastic for the money. I put some Continental Tires ($800) on it which have improved the wet handling tremendously - anxious to try it in the snow. I was afraid of it in those conditions with the original tires. The ride quality on the Continentals is much better than the original tires. My paint has way too many chips like others. Im satisfied with 27 mpg avg for this level of power. Manual is very smooth. Pedals are a little close together though and I have a size 10 shoe. Needs heated mirrors. I think I will have to get a BMW 3 series next to find something I would consider an upgrade in handling and luxury.