Overview & Reviews

The Mazda 3 is an all-new economy sedan and hatchback that replaces the Protege in Mazda's lineup.

• Fun-to-drive character, stylish interior design, strong engines, hatchback utility.

• Ride might be too stiff for some, a few ergonomic quirks, tight rear legroom.

User Reviews:

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  Who is Honda anyway? - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Hondawhat? - December 31 - 2:00 am

  Compare this to a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla and you are flat out nuts! The 3 is way faster, handles ten times as good, and has a longer warranty. What more can you want right? Well it looks better too, and costs the same. Im tired of the Honda and Toyota cliche. Honda and Toyota arent better anymore people! And this is coming from a used to be loyal Honda owner. Mazda is it now! Mazda is doing and building cars now, like Honda and Toyota used to.

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  five door hatch - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By banzai - December 31 - 2:00 am

  Looked at a number of other cars, matrix, vw, subaru, etc. The three had a lot more bang for the dollar. Still waiting to see how it really performs because of the break in period.

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  Bloody unreal - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By dsfh - December 26 - 10:00 am

  superior car looks unreal great interior stylish good cd great sound nice colours stylish good cd great sound nice colours

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  great car for the money - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By nich617 - December 20 - 8:53 am

  I have had my hatchback for 5 months and I still love it. It drives so nice and the turning radius is unbelievable.The interior is so much nicer than other cars in its class. I never liked hatchbacks before I saw this car, but I love it. It is really comfortable and I havent noticed the problems other people had.

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  Fun Family Wagon - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Jerry Wacek - December 13 - 2:30 am

  Bought new in July 2004. Very fun to drive, and it looks great for a 5 door wagon. Good amount of pep and corners flat with a lot of grip. Good cargo space, once fit an armchair in the back with the seats folded. Rear is a little tight with a rear facing child seat, but otherwise good for two adults. Im 63" and fit very comfortably with only a little rubbing on the center console. MPG are a little less than expected, partly because it is so easy to drive fast. My 2004 only has a 4 speed auto so RPM are a little high on the freeway. Negatives include weak AC, high road noise, ride can be firm on broken pavement, only one intermittent wiper speed, tires are expensive to replace

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  Fun ride, but beware of problems. - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Brad Benton - December 11 - 4:04 am

  Bought my car 3.5 years ago at 47,000 miles and now have 95,000 and am looking for a new car. This was a fun car, but had issues throughout the 3 years of ownership. Check engine lights galore, door locks not unlocking with remote/interior unlock button (had to manually unlock each door, got annoying after 1.5 years of them not working and incompetent dealer service department not fixing), 4 headlights replaced, fuel pump broke pouring gas I just bought all over the ground, and most recently my drivers window will not work. Auto trans shifts rough into 2nd. Its a shame because the car is fun to drive on the highway/down country roads, the car is nice and tight, drives like its on rails.

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  Redefining the Economy Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By takeaphoto - November 30 - 5:13 pm

  After close to two years on the car hunt, I finally settled upon purchasing a used Mazda3. I discovered a great deal on a five-door model about 200 miles from home and had to get it. I love everything about my Mazda3 hatchback. It has a remarkably sleek look that doesnt appear to busy in styling. The five-door model has plenty of room for all my tennis gear, as well as my friends and their stuff. The interior is very well designed and ergonomic. The glove box and console are very useful in terms of storage and convenience. The 17" alloy wheels look incredible, and I cant help but wonder how anybody could choose another economy car. It is fun to drive and quite reliable. Great mpg, too!

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  Perfect Commuter - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Scotticus - November 25 - 5:13 am

  Fun, reliable little car that looks good and scores outstanding fuel economy. For the first 1552.5 miles, Ive used 49.19 gallons for an average 31.56 mpg. 6-disc changer, power moonroof, comfortable interior and civilized conveniences make this agile little pet an outstanding compromise of affordability and comfort. Its the perfect commuter, and value-priced.

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  Best Economy Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By marco350z - November 19 - 2:00 am

  The 04 Mazda 3s is by far the best economy car around. I recently purchases an 04 Neon SXT and an 03 Civic LX and the Mazda 3s out-does them easily. I just got this car for my 17 yr old and he loves it. The car has the great engine with 160hp. It has superb handling, smooth ride, quiet cabin, outstanding interior and exterior styling, high quality interior. The 1 flaw in this car is that the trunk is small. I got an auto Mazda 3s with navigation and leather for only 17,650. This car is like a mini Altima or Accord.

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  Just a test drive...... - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By bearcatsvc - November 19 - 2:00 am

  The test drive was very nice. The dealer was a little pushy. I have just begun to search for a new car and this one might be it. The Mazda Symbol on the front and rear of the car is absolutly huge, tone it down Mazda. Radio was kind of weak, the shift were not as crisp as in the 6 but the clutchs pick up position was better. The handling was sweet tight but not quite as good as the out going protege. It better than the protege in someways, more of the same in others.