2015 Mazda CX-3 Skyactive D Sport Nav 1.5 diesel

Summary:

Typical mass produced blandness

Faults:

DPF (diesel particulate filter) needed replaced, expensive. Common modern diesel issue.

Rear struts won't hold the hatch open very well anymore.

Mystery intermittent starting issue. Replaced the battery, seems better but still won't start some days, but then starts no problem a short time later!?

Lately the engine management light has come on and off, needs investigation, appears to drive OK however.

General Comments:

The CX-3 is a typical modern vehicle. Looks like anything else on the road. Very bland and boring.

It is comfortable, I'll give it that. Economical too, always over 50 mpg from the 1.5 diesel. Not fast at all however. Pleasant to drive rather than exciting.

Spacious interior and well equipped.

Not bad looking exterior in red with alloy wheels.

A very boring car, not bad, just dull. Not that reliable either. Yes mine is ten years old now, but has low mileage and appeared looked after when bought a couple of years ago, hopefully not too expensive to repair, then I might keep it as basic transport, nothing more. That's all these cars are these days!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 5th November, 2025