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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  Zoom Zoom #1 - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By mugwamp - January 28 - 9:16 pm

  This is the most fun I have had in a car in years. It is compact but still has head and shoulder room for my husband and myself, and we are not small people. With gas prices going up, it is terrific. My son did not want to learn how to drive a manual until he drove mine a few times. Now that is what he wants for his own car.

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  GO MAZDA! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By RotaryAK - January 18 - 2:00 am

  I love the new Mazda3 5 door. I think the regular sedan looks like it had its back cut off. Beyond that it is an awesome car!

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  The Class-Leader - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Eliot Rebensdorf - January 18 - 2:00 am

  I bought a 2.3 litre model with 4-Speed Sport AT automatic early this month and so far the car is excellent. The engine has great performance in low rpm range and you get greatly rewarded when traveling into the upper rpm range. The interior design and execution is almost perfect. The gauges are great to look at and easy to read. The dash is simple and offers unique immulating features. The only complaint is cheapish plastics scattered throughout the cabin, but for this price, who cares? The exterior looks are fabulous and the 17-inch wheel s and tyres make the car handle just like our BMW. Its a great car. Without a doubt, the class leader.

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  Fantastic Car! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Kentucky Dude - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I have had my Mazda 3s for three weeks now and am extremely happy! The engine is powerful and the sport AT is great (especially in manual mode). Ride and comfort is superb and the leather interior is first rate. This car stops on a dime - great brakes.

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  Wonderful - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By ksmazda - January 9 - 2:16 am

  This has been a great family vehicle, its reliable and extremely fun to drive. Weve moved twice since weve owned it and could not believe how much we could cram inside. The interior cleans up nicely with a vacuum or carpet cleaning. The only issue weve had with the interior is that the cloth on one of the doors wasnt glued well.

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  Mazda 3s 5door- It Really Is Zoom Zoom!! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Rillo - January 8 - 10:00 am

  This is my first new vehicle purchase and I have to say that I am VERY impressed overall. I love the body styling, the 17" alloy wheels, and the abundance of options you can choose from to customize your car! The handling and agility the car provides is incredible for this price range. The engine has a definite refinement about it that I did not feel in the Corolla, or Civic. Interior space is nicely appointed and can fit four comfortably. It feels large. The hatchback also provides ample room for cargo when the rear seats are folded down. Ergonomically the interior beats the competition hands down. My only complaint, gas mielage is lower than anticipated.

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  2004 Mazda 3 - 5 speed 2.3 litre - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By sy32004 - January 8 - 10:00 am

  My first new car and i could not be happier. There are minor things that i feel could be better, but overall this is a great car.

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  Fun to drive and WOW the power !! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By dep292 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  This is my fourth Mazda so it goes without saying that I enjoy the reliability of them. This; however, is the most fun car Ive ever driven, ok so its tied with my RX7. The sport package (2.3) is worth the extra money and the look of this car gets really turns heads.

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  Problems at 2000mi one week for an appt - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Nomoremazdas - January 2 - 10:00 am

  I got my car in March 2004 and loved it. Fun to drive. Just yesterday the trouble started. The check engine light came on. I called to get an appointment at the nearest dealership, 15 miles away. Their next appt was 6 days from now. I wrote to Mazda to complain and their response was to try another dealer. If I chose to not go to another dealer at least 30 minutes away, that is my choice. I was just floored by their lack of concern. If I had read the forums here on Edmunds on Mazda customer service instead of just the glowing reviews here I might have made a better choice. Read them for yourselves.

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  Whoootah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2004 Mazda Mazda3
  By Flexxx69 - January 2 - 10:00 am

  the handling is great....looks cool....fun....different than the SUV my wife now drives......tight on corners and has the ability to accelerate quickly when called upon.....