Mazda MX3 years to avoid
No model year of the Mazda MX3 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mazda MX3 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mazda MX3 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mazda MX3 problems
All model years combined.
- Seat belts61
- Suspension21
- Airbags15
- Electrical12
- Transmission8
- Visibility5
- Brakes5
- Engine4
- Acceleration4
- Steering2
- Lights2
- Fuel system2
Most reported problems on the Mazda MX3
Mazda MX3 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | 1 | Fuel system | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1996 | - | 2 | Lights | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 10 | Airbags | 1 | 6 | ||
| 1994 | - | 19 | Suspension | 97,000 | 1 | 7 | |
| 1993 | - | 54 | Seat belts | 136,000 | 3 | 2 | |
| 1992 | - | 45 | Seat belts | 120,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1991 | - | 1 | Airbags | 0 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Mazda MX3
What years of the Mazda MX3 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mazda MX3 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mazda MX3?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mazda MX3?
Seat belts, with 61 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (21) and airbags (15).
How many recalls does the Mazda MX3 have?
3 recalls between 1991 and 1999. The 1993 model year has the most, with 3.
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