How Much MONEY I SPENT Maintaining My 2019 Mazda 3 Hatchback Over 75,000 Miles!
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Theese Mazda 3 hatchbacks are such hidden gems.
They really are. I traded my civic in for one and I'm absolutely over the moon with this car. Nobody talks about these
@@Madlux14 I traded a newer Lexus in for one after my C8 Corvette arrived (didn't need two gas guzzlers in the garage). The interior of the Mazda is 8/10th's as nice as the Lexus, but for half the price. It also gets double the gas mileage, so that's an added bonus.
@@anthonykiedis1765 yeah Mazda has come a long way, I'm so impressed
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@@liberalsaredegeneratebetasoyl found the dude that drives a clapped out VW
I work at a shop, and I can definitely say I’ve seen some impressively high miles on newer Mazdas. A 2018 CX-9 came in with 207k already on it. It was still in great shape too.
What was the engine and transmission on that vehicle?
what i wanna know is who can afford 207k miles of driving in that short a span lol. that's a lot of gas.
@@galax650 2.5L 4 Cylinder Skyactiv-G Turbo with a 6 Speed Automatic transmission.
The earlier model Skyactiv G turbo with the air to air intercooler (found on Mazda6, Mazda CX-5).
Not the later Skyactiv G Turbo with the liquid to air intercooler (found in Mazda3 Turbo, CX-50, etc)
hey I really wanted to see this comment, I'm kinda in the market for one but I wasn't sure about turbo reliability. I live in CA, so I was thinking just getting awd NA, but hearing that a cx9s longevity with the turbo is helpful. I don't need the extra horsepower persae, I drive a prelude so regardless jus thinking it would add a bit more pep from what I'm used to.
@@codezalo5773 I will note that my Mazda3 turbo just threw a code for a faulty solenoid this morning with only 3800 miles. Should he covered under warranty though
-edit: code was false tripped. It was actually just because the car was freaking out in limp mode due to a false MAF reading caused by a loose airbox
Mazda 3 is awesome. 2009 model is still running at 405k km, started maintaining it myself after 200k, during the period i replaced fuel pump, alternator, starter motor, o2 sensor, spark plug etc. Pretty easy car to work on.
400k? Damn!
@@lyianx200k mikes
and all those “ repairs “ are just parts that are way overdue past their “life span “ and relatively easy repairs a diyer could do
Mine has over 190,000 miles, and I spent less than $1,000 over the last 8 years on scheduled maintenance and repairs. Excellent vehicle! Mine is a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback.
$1,k in service repairs in 8 years?? How do you make the tires and breaks and battery last so long, I am guessing you drive less than normal people, because on average for most people 75% will need new battery and new tires and new breaks within 5 years or so , and that runs on average at least $2,k
8years 1k? How? Just oil change will be more than that!
@@yoyozentshe prob uses synthetic/ 10k miles each change. If not she’s probably driving less than average.
I really appreciate you making videos that appeal to all different angles of the car community. This video, for example, may not be as interesting to the people who enjoy watching Rotary Life on your channel, but is extremely helpful for people looking to get a fun, manual first car. It really shows that you're not just after the views and genuinely want to help others. Thank you!
Awd is only available in automatic trans, unfortunately
@@hovojefe Thank God the the MX-5 manual transmission. The best I've ever experienced. Honda has a good one too but Mazda's is better clutch
wise & shifter.
Mazda cars are build to last. I bought my 2011 Mazda 3 new and now it is 170,000km on the clock. The car NEVER had any major issue, NEVER had any failure. As I'm growing older and planning to start a family, my next purchase would be a Mazda CX-60 inline 6 diesel. I love Mazda.
That red battery light you mention actually means there's no charging of the battery (so usually alternator issue), not the low battery level. That's why it pops up when you turn on the ignition without actually starting the engine, engine systems are on but battery isn't being charged. It's similar in that way to the low oil pressure light ;)
So.. more like a "car is running off the battery, not the alternator" warning light?
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who REALLY likes their Mazda 3 awd. It's such a fun car.
Congrats on 100k! Making a video while it's snowing and its cold shows true dedication. Here's to 200k! 👏.
Your mazda3 reviews helped me join the mazda3 club. Just got a new one last week!
After a couple months of browsing, shopping, and researching, I decided to go for a 2022 Mazda 3 Hatchback. These videos really helped me feel confident in the choice, and this video happened to upload the day I hope to hear back from my local credit union about a loan. Thanks for making these. I'm stoked to get one of these now
Great choice I have a 2021 turbo 3 and am just in love with the looks, drive, and interior.
@@kapss0832 I'm still tempted by the turbo, but I simply don't need the extra horsepower. Though it'd be fun haha
@@Jonathan-kf7lb I just brought one as well and I picked it up today
@@vinny468 congrats! I'm test driving one Saturday. Probably gonna buy it assuming things go smoothly
Congratulations!!! I just bought my 2023 Mazda 3 hatchback last night and I’m in love with it.
Hey man thank you for your videos!, I started watching around a month ago and watched all your mazda3 vids to help me make my choice for a new car and I finally picked one up last week a 23 mazda3, tbh you and those vids were a big influence in my decision.
I love my 2017 Mazda 3. I started doing my own maintenance procedures such as oil changes, filter changes and tire rotations. Very easy car to work on. Nice video and great car!
You bought a tyre rotation machine? :)
@@vladimirtalijan I think you are confusing tire balancing with tire rotation. rotating tires do not need a machine, that being said its probably good to check for alignment and balance when you do so.
@@EclipseShard a smile at the end suggests it was a joke
AMAZING advice on the battery, I actually just ran into this issue a few weeks ago with my 19 hatch as well. I freaked out initially because it threw me a check engine light, because I'm guessing the car wasn't able to start but everything got checked out and cleared after the battery was replaced.
Just keep one of those very compact jumpers in your trunk... be sure to keep it charged. They cost less than $100 for a good one. I keep mine under the seat because the trunk doesn't have a keyhole to open it when the battery dies, but the driver's door does.
Thanks for making these updates, I enjoy following along for my own 19 hatch!
Thanks for the update man. I plan on getting one in the spring. I cant wait.
Congrats on hitting every state! Your videos have been the best assets when I was researching the Mazda 3.
I’m now a happy owner of a 2023.
Lucky, my dealer said six months out back in oct.
Is it too out of this world to want to trade my 2019 26000 miles for a 2023? I do love my premium package tho.
Bless the algorithm. Just found this, been trying to decide if the non turbo would be worthwhile since the price for it is just a bit outrageous and found your whole series on this little whip. Great content, and I appreciate it.
I am so happy to hear your experience with Mazda, I got mine in 2020 Mazda cx 30 and so far I had 0 problems with it and I am more than happy driving around after 25000 miles
I have a 2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD which is very similar to your car. I bought it in Sept. 2021. I took a 5 week trip in September '22 from NJ cross-country to California, put on 10K and have a total of almost 22K. On the trip I was from sea level to 12,300 feet in the Rockies, from 55F to over 100F, with much of my daytime driving in the upper 80's to 100 F. Sometimes a bit weak at high altitudes. I get the oil changed ever 6K at Mazda dealers so far (including 2x in Milwaukee and Albuquerque). No issues. Tire rotation done at 12 K, plan to do it at 24K when do the next oil change.
I chose it as didn't have a turbo, but had a real automatic transmission that is manually shiftable, a real temporary spare tire with wheel, blind spot warning and stopping warning systems and wanted a relatively small car. I had considered a 3 Sedan/Hatchback but they were scarce at the time I shopped. Positives: Excellent handling, ride, quiet, good seating position, comfortable, nice quality inside and out. Negatives: Blind spots from wide pillars. small gas tank (needs to be about 2 gallons more), cargo area a bit small. Radar systems disengage in heavy rain and sticky snow/sleet. If have a door or doors open to do interior cleaner for more than 10 minutes, it warns you to start to car to charge up the battery. Perhaps it need a higher amp-hours battery.
I absolutely love my 22 3 hatch AWD. Your previous videos are one of the influences that drew me to it. Right after driving off the lot I got the front dog house ppf wrapped, windows tinted, and scratch proned interior parts ceramic coated. Out of all the cars I've owned in the past, this one is by far my favorite so far.
Any idea on how much that costed you?
Did you cross shop the Honda Civic Hatchback? Wondering how these compare.
@@brocklanders6969 yes. I didn't care much for the styling. The interior although felt like acceptable quality, just felt bland/boring. The infotainment system was alright but sound quality wasn't good. It felt slightly under powered. Wasn't "slow" but didn't have much pep. And the cvt wasn't great but wasn't bad. It felt like everything was average middle of the road. "Safe" if you will. I also tested the Corolla hatch. I originally wanted a Corolla hatch ever sense the 19 model came out, but couldn't due to financial reasons. But at the end if 2021 I built up enough funds to be serious. The Corolla hatch wasn't what I thought it would be. I was 100% disappointed in it. I absolutely love the styling and stance. But damn it drove like total 💩. Very loud NVH, extremely underpowered, cvt was horribly tuned, infotainment system was typical Toyota lagging and limited features. Where as the Mazda 3 looks very nice, interior has a premium feel, very good infotainment system, very low NVH that rivals a lot if BMWs, has adequate power and a real transmission, lastly optional AWD (rarity in this class of cars). I absolutely hated everything about the Ford focus. Kia soul's are like driving an appliance, better than the focus though.. the Hyundai Veloster N was quite nice, but I couldn't find one locally or at a reasonable price. Also I questioned reliability aspect as I heard and seen many Hyundai's engines just blow up for no reason. At the end, the Mazda 3 hatch shined for my needs/wants and is the near perfect car for me.
@@waltonrodneyjr5258 pricings vary from shop to shop and location. I'd recommend getting in contact with a trusted tint/detailer for a quote. My bill was $2.5k. That is full ceramic tint all around including windshield and brow strip, front dog house ppf wrap (front bumper, front grille, fenders, hood, mirror caps), 5 stage ceramic coating, and there was also some imperfections from the factory on the rr door they had to cut, lastly ceramic coating the interior piano black and apply a film over the cluster lens. Yes I agree, $2.5k is a lot of money, but it's also a lot of work and I know it was done right.
@@carnage50x yeah that sounds pretty solid. Thanks for the reply man. Looking forward to it as an obtainable dream car hopefully sometime in the near future!
you need to check your battery occasionally. when you start the car, the voltage drops. I put a meter on the battery then looked through the windshield it dropped to 10 volts, I bought a new battery. Love my mazda6 and my wifes CX5. One issue i have had is the rear brakes wear out prematurely. I changed the brakes to ceramic and used synthetic lube on the caliber slide pins.They now slide easier. I put a NAPA 5 year battery . For the brake pads front and rear, I went with Akebono. Also installed new rotors in the rear. easy car to work on. I do my own oil changes with a mazda filter and Pennzoil Platinum full synthetic 0w-20. better than the crap the dealers use. These cars are under rated. nice review btw.
I have a 2014 Mazda 3 GT tech at 215000km (133500 miles) and absolutely love it. Best car I've ever owned. It recently got hit while parked and likely totaled by a reckless driver doing donuts in the parking lot. For how much car you get with what you pay, it cannot be beat. I literally whisper "I love you" to it from time to time. I'll have to pick up a replacement unless insurance thinks it's fixable. Great review, great that you actually drive it to its limits.
Love the videos, man! As someone at 30,000, it is encouraging to hear the car is holding up the way it is. Gotta take those maintenance costs with a grain of salt though, for most viewers. Dealership tends to really hammer those costs. You can change spark plugs for like $40 yourself, and it takes like 10 minutes. For anyone who does their own maintenance though if you cut those costs in half, $2-3,000 isn't bad to maintain these bad boys without any other mechanical failures.
Yeah, as he read through that service list I said, "Man, they saw this guy coming." He spent a few grand he didn't have to. NEVER go to the dealership unless it's for a recall. Ever. You are TELLING them, "Rob me. I'm okay with it." They'll sell you all kinds of service you don't need, and over-charge for what you do. Only suckers use the dealership.
@Thomas B True, I do my own tire changes from summer to winter and vice versa. Haven't done oil changes but I got a mechanic that does it cheaper and I provide the oil. I changed my spark plugs myself, really easy. A lot of the things we can do ourselves and save good money.
The dealership defiantly loves this guy... probably also took the insurance on key fobs and rims and whatever else they sold him.... big yikes....
@@WrongThink_ I was even more shocked to hear that a guy who was driving to all 50 states didn't carry a battery jumper with him haha sat and waited for a tow truck to jump and replace a battery. Off topic, but still. These are the small things that really add up. If you are going to be a car guy, fully embrace it.
Everyone's shtting on dealership shops and rightfully so, but, I need to say every time I've gone to my local Mazda dealership the service has been AMAZING.
I've had THOUSANDS of dollards worth of service and repairs done after an accident, they shouldn't have covered it under factory warranty but they did. They always cut deals and have the cheapest tires even undercutting BJ's and Costco.
They seem to be chasing after high rated reviews for some program Mazda is running.
I loved seeing this video on a higher mileage Mazda 3 than I have. I have a 2019 Mazda 3 Premium edition with a manual transmission and I really love this vehicle. Mine only has 4500 miles on it. I originally leased the vehicle and loved so much I bought it outright at the end of lease and put on an extended service plan on it for 10 years. I also own a 2016 Mazda CX 9 with 22000 miles on it. We don't drive a lot. Mazda vehicles have done well for me.
I have a 2019 mazda 3 premium sedan AT trans FWD N/A. I have 36,000 on mine. Bought it brand new at the end of 2020. That sounds expensive to lease it then buy it outright at the end of the lease. How much did they hit you for with the lease and then to buy it afterwards? It might make sense to lease depending on your scenario but it normally isn't worth it. My friend has a rav 4 but he leased it. Ended up paying half of the sticker price just to drive it 3 years. Not sure if he'll end up buying it at the end of the lease or turn it back in but I told him that was a bad deal. MSRP on my car was almost $28,000 but I paid $23,500 OTD and its been paid off for a while now. I never do extended warranties especially if you don't drive a lot or buy a car knowing that it should be pretty bullet proof.
@@bengunn6571 in the lease terms, there is a contracted price that you pay if you want to buy the car at the end of the lease, so that price would already be set in stone at the beginning of your leasing it
Lovely video! I really like the design of these little hatches. And man, what an extensive maintenance list!
Love my 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback! Have the exact same color in Premium and my lease is up in 3 months. Residual is only 16k which I plan on buying out and paying off. They hold their value exceptionally well. Most are retailing for about 4k more right now. Great value, reliable, fun to drive but the rear blind spots take some getting used to. Thanks for the heads up on the battery and scheduled/recommended maintenances.
The battery light on cars is usually to indicate a problem with the charging system, not a dead battery. Surprised it went at 3 years, usually you get 5 years out of them. I wish I could get a Mazda3 but the wait time on new ones is over 12 months.. so I had to get a CX5… that should be here in 2-3 months. My Mazda3 is retiring with over 370,000km, and that number will depend on when that cx5 comes in.
Love these updates because now I know what to look towards with my cx5… though all the Mazdas I own seem to hold up okay, just need that maintenance.
I own a Mazda 3 hatchback all powered premium package that I ordered in March 2020. It's a 2019. She is going on 4 years old next month December 14th, 2022. Just turned over 9001 miles as I write this, this morning, don't drive her hard or long, no freeways. Nothing. Through home street(s), she is driven slow and carefully. Totally a bliss in ownership. I am with you on your Mazda 3 hatchback, unbelievable car.
Going on 3 years?
@@Tdawg93a Yes sir.
I live in a desert climate, summer temps between 105-118, all exterior sensors shut down until they cooled off. Thanks for these updates. Plus I'm saving a ton on doing some of the maintenance myself, it doesn't void the warranty all they ask is you write down the date and time in the handbook and use manufacturer's recommended quality product.
One of my cars is a 2011 Mazda3 S hatchback, 2.5, black mica metallic paint, beige interior that I bought new, just before I retired. I recently purchased its third battery that was a month shy of seven years old. Bare in mind the car has just under 22K on it. Back in the day, I had the dealer order and install, from a catalog on their showroom, some Enki 20 spoke mess wheels. I think a timeless design. Knock on wood no problems except the replacement of the rear hatch button that I replaced myself.
I still have my 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback with 52,000 miles. I love it but it's a bit small the more I go through life. I'll still take care of it as best I can. Oil changes every 4000 miles and whatnot. Great car with hilariously tight turning radius!
Love the videos thanks for inspiring me to get my Mazda 3!
this is great to know... i got the hatchback 2016, and not a lot of driving since covid, i just change to the oil and its 46200. one of the best car i ever had as well. thank you for doing this vid and sharing. congrats...
I had a 2006 base 3i, manual. Kept it until 2012 & the only thing that really broke was the A/C clutch pulley, which meant I had to buy a whole new compressor. Now, since I drove it like I stole it, I went through 5 front wheel bearings, (3 on on side & 2 on the other) but I attriubute that to me taking cornes at 35mph. Funnest car I ever owned.
I had a 2018 Mazda 3 sport sedan from 25k to 91k miles. Changed the brakes/rotors once, changed the tires once, changed the oil regularly, had it inspected and that was it. Also it hits 115 at my house in the summer and didn’t have any issues. The crash light seemed to come on randomly though.
Yup, that sounds like a Mazda. Thin paint, interior plastics that scratch, and nothing needing repair outside of regular wear and tear items. I'll take that trade off every day of the year. I had a 2010 MX-5 for about 10 years and loved it! I'm seriously thinking of getting another Mazda.
Towert the new NDs are fantastic if you don't need the room. My 2016 MX-5 Club soft top is my daily drive in 4 seasons. The winter tires got swapped out last month & its been a great driving car getting good gas mileage the only downside is the Premium gas it needs to perform.
@@ag4allgood Nice to hear the ND's are fantastic! My NC was my only car for 10 years, but I had to get something a little bigger and my life changed. I really am hoping to get one again as a second car in a few years. I miss having a convertible and loved my little car!
Get Toyota!
@@goodone5590 Why? They are effing boring, except for the GR Corolla, but who needs a suicidally fast biscuit tin anyway?
Always check the battery first, best Mazda3 advice. My Mazda3 once had a low battery, and I thought it was a goner. Fresh battery and it's been 100% reliable. Apart from that, best car we've owned and I always look forward to driving her.
Congratulations on your milestone! I'm about to hit 40k on my 2017 Mazda 6 GT (same color and rock chips) and just replaced the battery after a warning light. Hope to keep the car for 15 years.
What a great review. We are 10+ years now and 90k + miles, with our 2012 M3 HB. An amazingly trouble free car. Due to the SkyActiv systems involved, when the battery is low many weird things happen so, yes battery needs to be on your watch list. Another area that I am surprised you did not mention is the direct injection engine watch list. Originally the 2012 was getting over 40mpg, however it has dropped mpg considerably and now gets between 34-36mpg. One of things I have discovered is that Top Tier regular gas is essential and I now use an additive (Seafoam) to help keep the intake valves clean. The car runs better. There have been a couple of body parts issues with recall so check that.
I will take her in for inspection and servicing, might need some brake pads and fluid changes but what a great car for our needs!!
@Vicki burr-Chellin DON'T use seafoam! Terrible product to use on a modern car. It can wreck the oxygen sensors & clog up the catalytic converter. I'm looking out for you. Use a nitrogen based fuel cleaner instead. If you look, top 10 best fuel cleaners of 2022, Seafoam wasn't even on the list. Seafoam is a big scam for 21st century cars. The only reason it's famous is because of all the smoking videos on the internet. I'm only saying this because I don't want your Mazda to get damaged
@@Blakecryderman7244 Thanks Blake.
@@kidchellin no problem man, just helping people out as always
Nice too see that Mazda 3 holding up to the endless miles your putting on!!!
My son has a 2017 Toyota IA (Mazda 2) and it's been a joy for him.
The fact that you took your time to make this video in a cold choking snow just for us to enjoy makes me take off the hat for you. Brother your the best your invested in what you do.
Cool ride with a great review, thanks for sharing.
I traded in my 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback AWD at 68,000 miles. Very minimal maintenance. Only issue was the driver sunvisor would stretch and split when it was hot outside. I always took it to Mazda for oil changes. Mazda gave me a great trade in value plus $500 loyalty rebate and another $500 for military rebate. Ordered a 2022 Mazda MX5 ST Club BBR package. I now have close to 9K trouble free convertible miles. Couldn't be any happier. Mazda is where it's at.
About to trade mine in tomorrow. Same 2019 AWD loaded. Want to get the Turbo version. How much did you get for yours and what trim was it?
Hii..
I own a mazda 3 sport gt 2020 and i feel the steering wheel and suspension is bit stiff..
Did you face the issue??
Honestly mazda is the only car brand I'll ever buy. I love them. I own a 2010 mazda 3
Love this car. I own the European version e-skyactive X. It doesn't rain a lot in south Spain but it happened today. And I love the way it looked wrapped up in raindrops. Thanks for the video.
Mazdas are so underrated. Every one I have ever owned has been a joy to drive (Zoom! Zoom!) and has given long, reliable service. I will continue to take one over a Toyota (boring), Nissan (junk), or Honda (not that reliable and expensive to fix) any day.
I used to have Mazda 2 ( ridiculously fun micro machine) I did over 170k miles with no issues
Now CX5 with 140k miles ( ridiculously fun for an SUV) no issues mechanically but paint quality /rust protection is unacceptable I guess it's their idea of planned obsolescence which is better than mechanical/electrical obsolescence
thanks for the review big boy, looking at the 2015 hatchback and I'm seeing so many positive things about Mazda. Getting it used at 100k miles but I feel pretty good about its reliability for the next 4-6 years.
I hear meguiar's plastx restorer thing works really well on fixing the scratched plastics. I have yet to try it though. Thanks for the update. Got my 22 M3 hatch manual back in May and still love it 15k miles on
Yeah plastx restorer does work but not 100 percent. I find the piano black on the side where the windows get scratched super easily as well as interior piano black. I have 2700 miles with the original oil and planned on changing it at 3k. I also have 22 Mazda 3 Manual transmission
We just experienced a dead battery in our 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback. Much like yours it told us nothing, we knew it wasn’t a key fob issue as we had just changed those batteries. We swapped out the battery and bam, car started. Best car I’ve ever owned and I’m a Toyota girl from day one! These are my 1st Mazdas. Loved my 2018 so much that I bought a brand new Mazda 2021
I love my 2005 Mazda 3s. It’s the only new car I’ve ever bought and aside from tire and battery replacements, its only had a new sensor. It’s only got 125k miles on it, but drives as well today as it did new. I’ve always used synthetic or synthetic blend oil and add some MMO from time to time.
my car got stolen yesterday and I'm researching what to buy next after insurance pays me out. Mazda 3 is near the top of the list and this video was really great info. I'm unsure if I like the hatchback or sedan more but either way I'm going to a dealer this weekend to see them in person. Your maintenance costs after 75k seem perfectly acceptable, especially since you said you only use the dealer and everyone knows the dealers charge way more for service than run of the mill shops do. You probably spent an extra $1k just because it was dealer pricing
Man that’s crazy. My car was stolen recently and I ended up with this same car. Not even a week with the car but I enjoy very much
@@marcial84mc in the end I got a cx30 about a week or so after that post. I test drove the hatchback, they had no sedans at all. I really liked the hatchback but it's a low ride height vehicle and I'm just tired of climbing in and out of low ride height cars so I wanted something a little taller.
@@fazzi4924 yah I feel ya but I’m a short guy it’s simply perfect for me. Enjoy your car
I had the exact same battery issue with my 2019 Titanium Mazda 3 Hatch. I definitely recommend picking up a portable car booster to avoid damaging all the electronics from a traditional jump start
Fear monger.... Nothing wrong with "traditional", just don't reverse polarity, plus to plus, minus to minus, that's all.
I would like to get one of those boosters!
@@eleanormassaro5195 They are relatively cheap to get & work well.
@@ag4allgood I will definitely look into it!
I jump started other cars twice with my 2017. Everything was fine unless it's different when you're the receiver.
Thank you for these follow ups. Have watched all of them regarding your 3. I just bought a 2020 Select and its nice finding a review that's not one of the thousands of only the TOP TRIM model.
I would like to ask how the transmission and its shift smoothness has held up over the miles? My last 2 cars (2017 Cruze LT and the 2018 Fusion SE I traded in for the 3) all had wonky transmissions that hesitated/jerked in the 1-2 and 2-3 gear shifts both of which I brought back to thier respective dealerships only to be told nothing was wrong. Both also had low milage when I bought them (12k and 15k respectively).
Cool Video!
Thanks for sharing your experience!
Have you looked into getting a clear protective film for the front instead of having to put the bra on. I did so on my 22 Mazda3 and it's worked great for under $300
That's almost a must on all new cars the paint is so soft on all of them but the Germans but it's always a trade off
I drive a 2018 Toyota Corolla SE CVT and FWD with the premium package option and is close to 12,000 miles. I've not had any problems with it it. It had one recall for the airbag ECU. It still has the original battery that came with the car which is now 5 years old. There is no indication that the 5-year-old battery is getting low. I've replaced the battery in the key fob as the car warned me that it was running low. For the first 3 years free oil changes
Pay & change ur own oil & do it @ 5,000 miles/6mos. Chek TCCN on utube. 👍
12,000 miles or 120,000 miles on your 2018? Toyotas seem to be easy on batteries. They often last 10 years and fail slowly. GM car batteries seem to last forever as well. Mazdas and Hondas have a bunch of battery issues leaving people in life threatening situations.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q 12,000 miles. It is actually 300 miles before it reaches 12,000
Great show Zac ! I bought a Mazda 3 sedan for my mum we are hopefully going to get it by late spring 😊 . I hope we get many Happy years of ownership with Mazda. 😊
Awesome video! I think it’s great you’ve gone so many road trips in this car. I’d love to own one of these but unfortunately need more rear seat room. Best car I’ve owned was a 2017 Mazda 6 6-speed manual. Bought it with 8k miles and traded it with 73k about two and a half years later.
I love your review! I recommend keeping a portable battery pack under your seat. I always keep one, because batteries often do that! You don't always get a warning.
A nice lithium battery pack only needs to be charged every 6 months and keeps you from be stranded.
Happy travels!
Picked one up in Austin Texas right after I got a new battery!
@@ShootingCars great advise. Also 2 cans of fix flat is great insurance.
@@blue_lancer_es I prefer a portable inflator and plug kit. Once you use fix-a-flat the tire has to come off and be cleaned out and rebalanced and you usually ruin your tire sensor. Usually if you get a nail it leaks slowly so you can inflate it enough to get you home or to a shop.
Superb video, some great info in there, thanks for posting, I'm gonna check your other videos out on this car. That's weird with the car not letting you know the battery was getting weaker. Although a mechanic mate of mine said that when a battery is going to go in many cases it can die pretty quickly.
I'm over in the UK and I'm thinking of getting one myself because it's had great reviews, in particular they say the manual gear box is one of the best out there for the price. I always find manual adds more to the driving experience and works better in the rain and snow.
Is yours manual (stick shift) or Automatic ? Which do you prefer ?
Your car looks boss by the way !
Enjoyed this review - thanks for putting it together. Many reviewers mention limited rearward visibility with the hatchback and therefore recommend the sedan instead. Has this been an issue for you? Does yours have blind spot monitoring?
I’ve had my 18 CX-5 for 4 years 62,000 miles. I’ve only spent $2151 total for oil changes, brakes/rotors, trans fluid, new tires, filters, shocks/struts, and a battery. I couldn’t imagine how much all that would be at the dealer. They quoted me almost $800 for just one front strut recently.
Such a beautiful car. I’d love to own one 👍 but I’d rather keep driving my Toyota because after 75K miles oil/filter changes cost the only $300 (Toyota dealer oil changes at $30 ea that includes free car wash, comprehensive inspection and report without obligations), free coffee at waiting room.
My Toyota cost only a few hundred dollars during the first 100,000 miles all of them oil changes with zero issue.
The Toyota is still running great at 324k miles and I am keeping her for a very long time because of car shortage and high price.
Which model year car do you have?
Great to see another youtuber from Illinois! :)
Great video. Happy motoring to 100,000 !
As a fellow 4th gen owner, I've also had battery issues. Had the battery replaced under warranty thankfully and after some software updates done by the dealership the battery has been holding up just fine. I do still carry a jump starter at all times and I plug the battery into a trickle charger when gone for a week or longer.
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Love Mazda, but couldn't get past that hunchback styling on the latest hatchback, so went with a 2022 CX-30 CE AWD instead. I also have come to like/prefer the raised chassis position/visibility of a Crossover. Wish the CX-30 had a manual option though. :( The battery issue is common on newer vehicles with lots of passive-draw electronics. You really HAVE to exercise the stock-grade battery at least twice per week for a good 30+ minutes per outing & replace it every 2-3 years. Even with 2-3 trips per week on my 2020 Corolla SE sedan, I had 3 dead battery replacements in the first 2 years. No issues though with my CX-30 yet after almost a year.
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Battery Tender does the trickle charge to extend the battery life.
I bought the same 2019 Mazda 3 GT AWD in the summer of 2019. Traded it in Mar 2020.
Loved its curves, its polymetal grey paint. and handling. Beautiful interior and great stereo. AWD good here in snow country. Should have waited for the Turbo, I found the engine a little anemic.
Rear visibility poor, a surround camera would have been nice. Cabin somewhat confining for my frame.
Wifey didn't like the seats although I did. Door locks became erratic after car washes. Water got into wiring until it dried out. Dealer mechanic sorted it out eventually but not before wifey learned to hate it.
Fun fact: You can play mp4 videos on the screen from a thumb drive when car is stationary. When rolling audio continues and video cuts out. A nice feature that I found by accident.
Once wifey hates a car, it's time to trade. Our choice was a 10 gen Accord 2.0 turbo.
No regrets it there, it does everything right!
Not bad, Zach, over all a good review on the Mazda 3..
The battery light will only come on if your alternator isn't charging. The fact you got 3 years out of that battery is impressive. Often times original factory batteries only last like 2 years.
Really? The battery in my Kia lasted almost 6.
When I was working at Autozone, most of the toyota, honda OEM batteries I changed were 5-7 years old.
@@shadmiller7282 How old was the kia? cause it seems to me usually the batteries that has lasted quite some time were the ones made around 2010, 2011, 2012. SOme batteries will last about 5 years. cause I have seen a few last that long too. actually now that you mention it I mainly see Honda, Toyota, Chrysler and Nissan batteries go out the quickest in 2 years. The battery that came in our 06 Town and Country we bought in 2012 lasted us until 2018. SO yeah I have seen a few lasted quite awhile but these days... your lucky if it does.
@@bruh-fn5dh Thats Impressive. Its kinda ironic cause I currently work for AutoZone and they'll only last 2 maybe 3 years if your lucky. but mainly refering to the Hondas ad Toyotas made within the last 5 years.
@@bruh-fn5dh most newly produced cars (with more sophisticated electronics system to drive) have only
Mazdas are cool cars, but man those prices seem kinda high for fluid changes. $300 something for the trans fluid flush/change? Sheesh. Yeah yeah I get it, it's cheaper than a new transmission, blah blah blah...I'm sure if you shop around though, you could get these services for WAY less than you paid. I completely understand wanting to go to the dealer, but this isn't really the type of car to need dealer only maintenance...especially as you approach 100K miles, in my opinion at least, you'd be better off finding a reputable local indie mechanic that can help you keep this car going for less $$$.
Myself, I have 2 vehicles atm...a Volvo S80 V8, and I just picked up an Acura RLX Advance. Unfortunately for me, these 2 cars DO require dealer only maintenance (the Volvo moreso than the Acura) because not a lot of people can work on Swedish cars. Even Euro shops that specialize in foreign luxury cars like Mercedes/BMW/Audi, etc, won't touch my Volvo, it's bizarre. Nice videos though, man...keep up the solid work.
I’m using this car as a case study, to see what it’s gonna cost if I do 100% by the book and taking it to the dealer. I agree, shopping around is the best way to go about it, so if you’re spending more than me that should be a red flag!
Amazing content. thank you so much for this!!
Really informative! Thank you!
Bra sucks. Get it PPF'd! Nice lookn car! 👍🇺🇸
This
you paid about as much for maintenance as I paid for my entire 2014 Mazda 3 with tax, and that's in Canadian dollars!
Excellent video. I’m impressed with your attention to detail.
My 2018 Honda Civic EXT, 1.5 liter, turbo, GDI, CVT has had almost exactly the same issues and maintenance. After four and a half years and 128,500 miles averaging 34.1 mpg I’ve spent over $7,500 in maintenance (all through Honda Service) including battery replace (at three years), early oil/filter change intervals (every 3,800-4,200 miles), transmission, brake, coolant fluid changes, spark plug change, brake pad replacements and rotor cuts, six tires replaced, water pump, drive belt, and PCV valve replacement and an AC Condenser replacement (through Honda extended warrant on known AC system issue).
I’m a maintenance nut so I imagine my costs are a bit more than what most would spend over the same period.🎉
I was about to say I’m at 142k and I’ve maybe spent 2k over 3 years including tires oil, trans fluid, etc. Also no water pump replacement yet
Thanks,excellent info esp how much spent for maintenance.Sadly,I've only been to two states in my 2015 Mazda 3 HB.Onlt 29k miles.I love the Mazda 3 and am considering a 2019-21. Love the sedan as well.Will be looking for your 100k review. Rick,77,Seattle
that dead battery is from a parasitic draw, you have a problem with your car, a battery should last 5yrs min
My 2010 has the same issue
Stock batt 5yrs? Maybe high end cars but by experience 2 years maybe 3. And then you upgrade the battery to something better. Again my experience has been with low end cars. Toyotas mitsus kias mazdas and the like.
Here in AZ batteries dont last that long in the extreme heat
No way, I had to replace my civic battery at 3 years, twice now
There isn’t a problem with the car. My 2018 Mazda 3 needed a battery after 3 years, and my sisters 2015 Subaru needed a battery after 4 years. Both were Panasonic OEM batteries and they have a legendary reputation for early failure.
Love these updates.
I can confirm the battery issue. I have been drivinv my 2019 Mazda 3 for almost 20K km and I stopped to clean and wash the car. Before this the battery or the car didnt show any issues. When finished I wanted to start the car and I had the same error message on the dash. I first thought that I may have hit the crash sensor as my dash was going wild and i could hear the car trying to start but the engine only clicking. At the end it was actually the battery that had only about 5V left. Another issue I had was the TPMS sensors on my winter tires. The car does not like to read the sensors properly so every now and then I get a message to check theTPMS sensors. Other than that I love my car as well and it is an absolute blast to drive and to look at.
Very well done Mazda and I do not regret getting the BMW or Audi instead.
I was almost stranded by my 2018 when its battery went bad. Fortunately it did start and I drove straight to a parts store for a new battery. I used to be an ASE certified mechanic. That did help me recognize what was wrong. I did have weird warnings and malfunctions a few days before and wasn't sure what was wrong till it almost didn't start. Like you I now know when I get those weird malfunctions it's time for a battery.
Love the video, Zach! The desert picture looked cool af and the snow drift clip was literally badass. Wish Mazda was available in my country, too. Let me know the name of the song used at the end, I really liked it. ✌🏻
Great video! That’s interesting. I got my 2022 Mazda 3 in October and love it
You're right to point out the Mazda paint chipping. It's really bad.
Great video! And congrats on the roadtrip! Hope to do the same thing one day.
This car & Mazda are so overlooked. They did a phenomenal job.
I also had a detailer put on a ceramic coat on mine as well to help protect the paint. Worth investing
One of the best looking family hatchbacks out there. Well made and reliable.
Thanks for the great review!
I had a 2004 Mazda 3 hatchback that reached 110k miles. It was the best car I ever owned, but I had to let her go in 2018.
When Maxda releases a hybrid 3 in a few years, I’ll be the first one in line.
@Alexander Simmons you had to let a car with only 110,000 miles go? Here in Canada that's 180,000 km, and that's a lot of mileage. Just curious?
@@Blakecryderman7244 My daughter needed a car, and I got a good trade-in price for the 3.
Your Mazda 3 is looking so good! I just bought a CX50 four days ago! Enjoying it so far! Watching your maintenance videos on your Mazda will help me to know what I need to do in the future with mine as far as maintenance!😁
Look in the owners manual for the service intervals Eleanor. Keep a spreadsheet or a log of your service done.
@@ag4allgood I have started reading the owners manual but haven’t gotten quite that far yet
@@eleanormassaro5195 So how do you like your CX 50 ?
@@ag4allgood I am really liking it! It's down about 90 horsepower from my Lexus RX, but around town it seems to have plenty of power. I'm taking it on a road trip for Christmas and New Year's, so I will see how the passing power is on the highway
Congrats man. My 2013 challenger srt8 had hit 111111 miles about a week ago. I didn't get it on video but took a pic on my cell phone for memory. 🥳
Great review ! I have a 2022 turbo PP. Better than my previous vehicles - Corvette, BMW, Audi, VW.
It s a really good for the mileage done. It s a fair price for maintenance. 👍 great car!
The Skyactiv engine is money. Same engine in my 2016 6. I've had zero problems. Thank God. I just paid it off and I'm at 115k roughly. It runs the same as the day I bought it. Definitely will be getting another Mazda when I can, hopefully the CX50. I want to get into some outdoor fun activities. Just a recommendation real quick, don't forget to change your cabin filter. Yeah, theres one in there. Get it swapped out at your next oil change, Its like 20 or 30 bucks. Its like a legit HEPA filter. I was surprised how good it was. It even filters out some viruses believe it or not!
I bought the 2021 Mazda 3 Hatch AWD in Red! (Mazda has the best Red)! I LOVE it!! This is actually my 3rd Mazda 3. Was happy with and Loved every one of them!
Have always been a Mazda/Ford fan. Had '94 Ford Probe GT MTX, and a Mazda 626 Cronos/ Capella V6 MTX of the same year on which I had put on over 240k miles on original drivetrains. Never raced or abused them. Maintained all fluids and filters religiously and washed both when needed. Sold them both 22 years of ownership for more than what I had initially purchase paid.
Today I own '95 Mazda 929/Sentia and 2000 Mazda Millenia S/Xedos/Eunos 800.
Wow, I'm surprised that you sold them for more money than what you bought them for
Mazda is all Mazda now.
No Ford shared parts or chassis.
Moving towards a Toyota joint venture on the Huntsville factory.
…so glad to have randomly clicked on this and bought it on Aug. 13 (my birthday) so I had to comment. I do love my Mazda 3, it’s a 2010 S hatchback in Hooker Red with 67K miles on her. I got her 10 years ago from my next door neighbors in Atherton, CA who are in their 80’s for a fraction of its value. It was their grandson’s car originally but they gifted him a new BMW 330 where it sat on their side garden until I gave them a surprise 58th wedding anniversary party on June 2012. So on my birthday they offered me the car as a gift but in 1 condition that I get to assist them in any way as long as they live next door. They are 94/92 now and their grandson moved in during the pandemic.
I had a similar issue with my battery, good to hear that this is not so uncommon.