What's the Mazda3 like?

Hello, I'm considering buying a 2008 Mazda3 1.6 diesel. Any drawbacks or are they a good car?

Thanks,

Val.

Valerie Swan (Dublin)

Apr 2014 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Valerie,

Nope, they're excellent. Mazda's reputation for reliability is well earned and the 3 is a really nice car to drive. They're a little plain on the inside, but they're certainly hard-wearing so if you're a family motorist that should reassure you. The only problem to report is that some early models suffered from turbo failure, but it seems to have been an isolated problem. You will have to put up with a little more road roar and tyre noise than you might expect, though.

Go drive one for yourself to see what you think and let us know.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Adviser
@neilmbriscoe