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Mazda 3 Road Test Reports and Car Reviews

Mazda 3

With vast success in a host of markets, the Mazda3, known in Japan as the Mazda Axela, was originally introduced at the end of 2003 as a replacement for the Mazda 323 (also known as the Mazda Protégé and the Mazda Familia). The original Mazda3 design was based on the Ford C1 platform, also common in cars such as the Ford Focus and the Volvo S40. It was originally available as a four-door saloon or a five-door hatchback. In 2006, the Mazda3 MPS was introduced designed to compete in the sports car sector. Indeed the Mazda3 itself underwent a facelift in 2007 with several new exterior colours made available.

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Mazda 3 car video reviews, adverts and promotional videos. These car vidoes will allow you to see the Mazda 3 in action and let you hear the opinions of all the top road test experts. Featuring car videos from MSN cars, Top Gear and other top sites.

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Mazda 3 Car Reviews

Stuart Christie, Surrey

Mazda 3 MPS 2007

4 star review

Stunning car to drive. Very fast and great engine flexibility across the rev range. Feels well put together. The only downside is the restrictive gear change. Other than that a great car to own. Oh....apart from the £400 a year road fund license!

Submitted: 25/04/2008 13:51:46

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Simon Rassmun, London

Mazda 3 2.3 MPS 2006

5 star review

Extremely responsive and gives plenty of punch. Exciting to drive and never boring. Great little hot hatch!

Submitted: 16/03/2008 13:53:37

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Kal Amin, Lanarkshire

Mazda 3 2006

1 star review

No review submitted.

Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:04:27

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Jacques Delor, Worcestershire

Mazda 3 1.6 D 2007

5 star review

I have a small family and was, kind of obviously, looking for a really good small family car. After doing some research it came down to either a Mazda 3 or a Ford Focus. The reason I chose the Mazda 3 was because it was the more reliable of the two and the 1.6 D offered better fuel economy. I liked the look of the car and after a test drive I was impressed with the performance and handling. I test drove the 1.6 D, the model that I ended up buying. A quality small family car, reliable and available at a very competitive price.

Submitted: 02/11/2007 14:48:31

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Donna Letts, Gloucestershire

Mazda 3 2.0 Sport 4dr

5 star review

Excellent family car. Economical, spacious and practical, like the sat nav too. Feels solid and is a very easy drive. Excellent value for money, I would highly recommend this car to anyone.

Submitted: 17/10/2007 11:24:54

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