2006 Mazda 3 SP23 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good to handle, but noisy and rough riding"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No defects found.
General comments?
Car handles very well.
On rough chip seal roads, the interior is so noisy that it is difficult for driver and front seat passenger to converse.
On any surface other than smooth seal, the ride, especially in the back seats, is both rough and noisy.
Cruise control is jerky and severe on undulating ground. It overruns the set speed by 8-10 kph before settling back.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 8500 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 20th March, 2008 |