2004 Mazda 3 5 door hatch review from North America
"Other than tires, the car has been great"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The all-season goodyear tires that came with the car are completely inadequate for driving on snow (even packed urban snow). The car is difficult to control and fishtails on virutally any incline.
General comments?
I believe that without a different set of tires this car is not safe to drive with any snow on the road.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Perfect beyond description for it's class! |
| Very high quality for its class and a sporting soul for under $20K |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 1800 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 28th December, 2004 |