1994 Mazda MX3 review from North America
"Too much of a liability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car passed a regular safety inspection before purchase in 2002. Two months after purchase I had to replace the following:
Transmission.
Clutch.
Distributer and all wiring back to the
main board which were fried.
The water pump.
$300.00 oxygen sensor.
Most recently due to regular maintenance I have replaced:
The muffler.
Four tires.
Spark plugs.
General comments?
This car handles very well and has the sporty look that I love.
However I would recommend that no one, anywhere at anytime in any circumstances purchase a MX-3. The parts are extremely expensive and as noted previously it tends to break down A LOT.
On a positive note, this 10 year old car hasn't show the slightest sign of rust.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 175000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 21st March, 2004 |