1994 Mazda MX3 GS review from North America
"Affordable, reliable fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The computer died due to a leaking windshield.
The passenger side seat belt will not extend.
General comments?
I purchased the Mx3 with a bad trans and a broken windshield. After fixing those things, I found that the computer had died due to water leaking in from the windshield onto the computer.
Now the car runs like a top. Aside from routine maintenance, I haven't done anything to it, aside from fixing it up.
+'s:
Quick, handles well, fantastic gas mileage, easy to work on, fairly inexpensive parts, very fun to drive, comfortable (and I'm a big guy 6 feet 5 and 300 lbs), best seats I've ever sat in, great platform for performance mods, and stereo setup.
-'s:
Small back seat, very prone to corrosion, rear hatch seal surfaces must be kept clean (they leak very easily), taillights difficult to remove.
Compared to my last car, a 1986 VW GTI, I'd say that the GTI accelerated better, the Mx3 is faster and more comfortable. Of the two, I prefer the Mx3.
Don't buy a pre 94 Mx3 with the 4 cyl. The 94 and up have 20 more hp.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L I-4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 191221 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192795 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen GTI |
| Date of Entry | 22nd May, 2006 |