I've owned one for nearly a year now and love it. They dont torque steer any where as much as people say and they pull strong in all gears. If you are thinking of getting one then deffinetly do just make sure you have good service history.
Most of the trouble on these kind of cars are ones that have been modified. The main thing is make sure it's been well taken care of and you should be fine. I've had mine a year and had only minor issues which you we'll get with these sort of sporty cars
yo, serious question... with the petrol prices being what they are atm, what sort of dent is the car making in your wallet every week? Are they as thirsty as I've read?
I've had my gen 2 MPS for 6 months now and absolutely love it. It's a 59 plate with 60k and had zero issues. As long as they get regular servicing and you run high octane fuel then you'll have no issues. You only start to run into issues if you map it and don't upgrade things like HPFP interals and engine mounts
I have a 2010 MPS, had it for 3 years now. Bought for £7,100 with 27k on the clock! Now running 310bhp and gives me smiles per miles! Regular oil changes are a must. Best car ive owned to date
I own the standard 2010 Mazda 3 (Tamura, yes it's really slow, 104 bhp if I'm correct), but it's such a fun comfortable car. It's made me fall in love with the MPS which is what I'm hoping to have next!
You either love it or you hate it, friend of mine had one, also stock, but the golf 7 gti didn't stand a chance and even the golf 7.5R with a 60kmh rolling start the Mazda was up there with him
Had mine 2 years now love it so many things to customise on them and very reliable I use my as a daily and it's running around 300+ bhp and never had a issue just needs oil changes regular every 3000-5000 miles
For minor ecu changes Forscan software for $50 is available uses on Falcon 2000-2018 and mazda 2004-2018 great for checking fault codes needs obd2 cable , Bluetooth is crap use a cable .
got a 2010 genpu and honestly, ive drove st's, gti's and a few others, but nothing compares to the smile ot puts on your face, still doing revisions on the mapping but hopefully should be around 340/350 brake mark and its took next to nothing to get there, lowered 35/40mm, 3"turbo back exhaust, 2.5"intake, hpfp, FMIC and some sticky boys on all 4 corners so far and its a dream to be in, especially all the lads who dont expect it to pull so well against them 🤣
oh wow you guys in the UK can get a used gen2 MPS for around GBP 8k?? that is cheap! over here in Malaysia used ones are going for GBP 11,000 to 16,500 ... (well there were only 100 units sold in Malaysia back in 2012 / 2013 anyway, making them rare here)
Ive had mine for 3 yrs and shes still running strong! #mazdaspeed
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I ownn 6 MPS with 4WD and I'm enjoying ever time to drive. It's so good car, the feeling how it's deliver power in every gear, amazing. And to tax it cost 555 🙂
There a good specced car from factory, I think you have to mention that they get a lsd from factory too. Good power, good looks. Does the fact that there only a 5 door put people off? And maybe the interior? No sporty steering wheel and no recaro buckets.. I guess if it’s just not hot enough to make people buy them as a hot hatch for that kind of money. Would a 4-5k vxr or gti with 2-3k on mods be a better choice?
The gem 1 aero pack looked really good but the car tax is horrendous. Gen 2 is a lot less I believe could someone send a link or a quick write up of a buyers guide and reliability. Cheers 👍🏾
For some reason I’d rather the Mazda6 MPS which is probably the rarer car! Slightly heavier but it’s much more discreet and does have a 4-wheel drive system
Was this or An st with unknown state of block mod or a 2006 80k miles signum v6 turbo. Went for the signum in the end. Has more factory standard features and an engine capacity to match the cylinder count which makes the £566 a year road tax worth it.
@@sherwinzuniga4626 - That’s the truth- so many poor mods bugger up this type of car. Service them regularly and leave them standard and they will do big mileages- It’s Japanese after all.
You are wrong but not totally wrong mazdaspeed 3/ MPS was around first and Mazda sold the power plant to Ford for the focus st when Mazda started they’re skyactiv stuff
@@rogerbarrett9920 I know on the gen1 it also has fomoco stamped on the brake callipers, oil cap and probably a few other places too. But for the most part it is Mazda
Do it! It's a lovely car but look for one that has been well taken care of with correct servicing. First generation is bit more violent in terms of driving due to mechanical steering and more noticeable turbo lag but still a great daily driver. With 2nd generation you can get bit better MPG due to more efficient cylinder heads and smoother map. It's all down to preferences tho, they are mostly the same.
Can’t find a stock gen 1 or 2 with less than 100k miles for under 15k+ usd. These cars aren’t the good deal they were pre pandemic unfortunately. The value at 5-10k is amazing. The value at 15k+ is seriously lacking imo
Mazda 3 mps is how the English say it and mazda speed 3 is the US way of saying it.... Same car 👍 I just bought mine yesterday and picking it up this week
@@atomiicgamer9632 thanks, yeah I'm from England and I found that out. I'm 17 and looking for my first car. The mazda mps looks really good. And I'm car enthusest so I don't want a corsa or a mini. Do u think it's a good car. And even if I don't for the the mps. I think I should go for the sport model
@@priteshp9465 I think honestly mazda make very reliable cars. I have a friend with the gen 2 sport and he loves it with no issues... I'm going better with the mps but I have heard they are very reliable fun cars as long as you keep up with services and oil changes 👍 I can't comment much on the saloons/sedans as I have never had one but I do think at 17 your isurence will kick you on this car so bare that in mind 👍
@@atomiicgamer9632 thanks so much the the help, I need to think about the insurance. But do u have any other cars that look good for first cars? All the you tube vids show cars that are bad or not avaabile rn
Rods are perfectly Ok until you start modifying them over 400 BHP- Plus the Ford manufactured VVT hubs are reliable if you change the oil regularly. Plenty of these second generation pass 100K without any issues - A lot more reliable than many other hot hatches that's for sure.
@@rogerbarrett9920 plenty in the UK have failed on the standard map. The rods are too weak and the map from Mazda has too much torque low down. Awful car.
@@TheM5Dog - Sorry but I don't agree- My Gen 2 is totally standard and I have real blasted it on the continent, apart from uprated high pressure fuel pump internals and engine mounts, plus proper servicing - it's totally reliable. But then again I don't beat a car to death.
I love my MPS, owned it since 2016 (i'm the 3rd owner) I'm surprised that it's rare in the UK as well.. mine is lightly tuned making 283whp 447nm with just an intake + exhaust + remap .. check out the videos of my partially straight-pipe MPS exhaust on my channel... it sounds like a baby V8 haha!
Depends what you're looking for really, the megane chassis is definitely a bit better, feel a bit more balanced on the road, might be a bit more fun round some back lanes. However the MPS's still do handle well and are nice to drive with quite a bit more grunt with potential for quite a alot more power. Also for me the interiors are better in the Mazda's and easier to live with. Ultimately when I was in the market for a hot hatch it was the Mazda that took the crown for me and I never looked back. One thing to note however. Road tax is EXPENSIVE. Something like £330 a year for MK2 and £565 a year for a MK1.
underrated cause not that customizable, cause it's underrated lmao, or at least on first glance. Plus it's newer, which some people dont want, but still cool imo. atm the gen you're driving go from 7-16k eur in eu oh right, for this price you can buy a more fun car i think. Probably the reason i wouldnt get one.
It's one of the most tunable/aftermarket ready cars I've seen.. not sure what part of the world you're in but in the UK and States, there's a very big tuning scene for MPS's.
I’ve just realised this is my car!! I bought this in January 🤣 🤣
I've owned one for nearly a year now and love it. They dont torque steer any where as much as people say and they pull strong in all gears. If you are thinking of getting one then deffinetly do just make sure you have good service history.
What's the common issues one could typically expect never owned a mazda before and I see very hit and miss reviews with them.
Most of the trouble on these kind of cars are ones that have been modified. The main thing is make sure it's been well taken care of and you should be fine. I've had mine a year and had only minor issues which you we'll get with these sort of sporty cars
yo, serious question... with the petrol prices being what they are atm, what sort of dent is the car making in your wallet every week? Are they as thirsty as I've read?
I've had my gen 2 MPS for 6 months now and absolutely love it. It's a 59 plate with 60k and had zero issues. As long as they get regular servicing and you run high octane fuel then you'll have no issues. You only start to run into issues if you map it and don't upgrade things like HPFP interals and engine mounts
I have a 2010 MPS, had it for 3 years now. Bought for £7,100 with 27k on the clock! Now running 310bhp and gives me smiles per miles! Regular oil changes are a must. Best car ive owned to date
You got a bargain right there!
A 2010 with 27k usually goes for £12,000 upwards 👍🏻👍🏻 I'd look to see if you have bought a stolen car by accident 😂
Incredible how good it looks after so many years, always been tempted by those. Fun and good looking.
I have gen 1 (Takara) and still think they look & drive really good.
I have a gen 2 (or genpu) for going on 12 years and I love it. Car is unique and can be very quick.
Defo a credible option compared to the 100’s of thrashed EP3’s
I own a 2013 and i love it and i also love the fact that they are slept on because when gti and st's try my life they dont know what i got!
Had my Mazda 3 MPS since August, absolutely love driving it!
Oh yeah oh yeah
How much did u get it for?
@@priteshp9465 it was 8 grand, only had 50k miles on it too
@@mra4414 oh ok, I have seen some for 1.7k-2.2k I really thinking about this car as my first car
@@priteshp9465 good luck insuring it as your first car, it's £1k for me to insure and I only have 1 year NCD :)
Had my 2010 mk2 for 5 years and loved every moment of it, a genuine all rounder. Nice video
I'm looking at buying one soon, what would you say are the major 'problems' with the car
I own the standard 2010 Mazda 3 (Tamura, yes it's really slow, 104 bhp if I'm correct), but it's such a fun comfortable car. It's made me fall in love with the MPS which is what I'm hoping to have next!
Same as you, I'm entering in the family with a basic elegance edition, goal for later is a clean MPS
@@qwatzyll2783 I forgot about this comment aha! I now own the 2010 MPS
You either love it or you hate it, friend of mine had one, also stock, but the golf 7 gti didn't stand a chance and even the golf 7.5R with a 60kmh rolling start the Mazda was up there with him
Don’t tell Jesse collingham it’s underrated
Had mine 2 years now love it so many things to customise on them and very reliable I use my as a daily and it's running around 300+ bhp and never had a issue just needs oil changes regular every 3000-5000 miles
@Scott Venables how’s the fuel economy on these things? I’ve heard they’re hella thirsty on fuel.
@@Alexisonfiresx
I average 24mpg a bit thirsty for premium fuel but worth the performance
And to think you could get this 10years ago and the new focus st has a similar spec engine/power wise..
Got a 61 plate, picked it up for 8k with 45k on it
For minor ecu changes Forscan software for $50 is available uses on Falcon 2000-2018 and mazda 2004-2018 great for checking fault codes needs obd2 cable , Bluetooth is crap use a cable .
got a 2010 genpu and honestly, ive drove st's, gti's and a few others, but nothing compares to the smile ot puts on your face, still doing revisions on the mapping but hopefully should be around 340/350 brake mark and its took next to nothing to get there, lowered 35/40mm, 3"turbo back exhaust, 2.5"intake, hpfp, FMIC and some sticky boys on all 4 corners so far and its a dream to be in, especially all the lads who dont expect it to pull so well against them 🤣
forgot to mention ive got an upgraded chra on the k04
Advance driving course was required before taking ownership of new vehicle back then in South Africa (Due to power figures at the time).
10 years later it still looks great
Not 8k anymore 12k now love there car
Purchased one 3 year ago, (2010 plate) and its still worth the same, awsome car, would not sell it, its just pure fun
oh wow you guys in the UK can get a used gen2 MPS for around GBP 8k?? that is cheap! over here in Malaysia used ones are going for GBP 11,000 to 16,500 ... (well there were only 100 units sold in Malaysia back in 2012 / 2013 anyway, making them rare here)
Ive had mine for 3 yrs and shes still running strong! #mazdaspeed
I ownn 6 MPS with 4WD and I'm enjoying ever time to drive. It's so good car, the feeling how it's deliver power in every gear, amazing. And to tax it cost 555 🙂
The last gen looks better imo, but £500+ to tax is every year puts me right off
Same price as an Evo 8 to tax.
Tax is £330
@@tombaker677 330 for 2nd generation, the one he is reviewing. Lot of people prefer 1st gen but tax is 500+
I have a Gen 2 but the Gen 1 is still ace - a real sleeper.
There a good specced car from factory, I think you have to mention that they get a lsd from factory too. Good power, good looks. Does the fact that there only a 5 door put people off? And maybe the interior? No sporty steering wheel and no recaro buckets.. I guess if it’s just not hot enough to make people buy them as a hot hatch for that kind of money. Would a 4-5k vxr or gti with 2-3k on mods be a better choice?
The gem 1 aero pack looked really good but the car tax is horrendous. Gen 2 is a lot less I believe could someone send a link or a quick write up of a buyers guide and reliability. Cheers 👍🏾
This is what has put me off getting one not paying 500 quid a year on emission tax
The slugs definitely aren't linear. The key thing is to get the right pellets. The blue ones are good.
What?
@@marcbirchley2418 - I thought I was reading hints from Gardeners World
Had mine for nearly 5 years. Lucky if there still selling for 8k. Lots of people are selling them for pennies.
For some reason I’d rather the Mazda6 MPS which is probably the rarer car! Slightly heavier but it’s much more discreet and does have a 4-wheel drive system
Was this or An st with unknown state of block mod or a 2006 80k miles signum v6 turbo. Went for the signum in the end. Has more factory standard features and an engine capacity to match the cylinder count which makes the £566 a year road tax worth it.
Had mine over 2 years and i absolutely love it, minimal mods, corksport air fliter, eibach springs, gfb bov, 3 inch cat back exhaust #zoomzoom @wp3mps
Got a 59 plate, such an awesome car to drive.
Remember you doing the black one a couple years ago
Intro song is max brhon ‘all about humanity’
I have a 2011 MS3, I bought mine for 9K us. I love my car so much. Not super reliable. But super super fun!
I’m also making around 320whp in an e30 tune
“Not super reliable” and has it modded to the bones on e30
@@sherwinzuniga4626 - That’s the truth- so many poor mods bugger up this type of car. Service them regularly and leave them standard and they will do big mileages- It’s Japanese after all.
Am i wrong in thinking its park ford focus underneath?
You are wrong but not totally wrong mazdaspeed 3/ MPS was around first and Mazda sold the power plant to Ford for the focus st when Mazda started they’re skyactiv stuff
@@drizzoizzo yer i knew something where ford was mentioned but couldnt remember what.
However these were made when Ford had a lot of shares in Mazda so a lot of the parts are Ford but they're unique to the car
I have a 2011 and the rear suspension lower arms have “fomoco” stamped on them. But everything else is Mazda.
@@rogerbarrett9920 I know on the gen1 it also has fomoco stamped on the brake callipers, oil cap and probably a few other places too. But for the most part it is Mazda
Thinking of buying a first gen mps
Do it! It's a lovely car but look for one that has been well taken care of with correct servicing. First generation is bit more violent in terms of driving due to mechanical steering and more noticeable turbo lag but still a great daily driver. With 2nd generation you can get bit better MPG due to more efficient cylinder heads and smoother map. It's all down to preferences tho, they are mostly the same.
Do it mate! I've got a gen1 and I've never looked back
Can’t find a stock gen 1 or 2 with less than 100k miles for under 15k+ usd. These cars aren’t the good deal they were pre pandemic unfortunately. The value at 5-10k is amazing. The value at 15k+ is seriously lacking imo
I think these are quite good looking.
The road tax is like £500 a year is it worth it
Not 500 a year, its just over 300 and well worth it😎
Fantastic car
Almost as quick german diesels with cheaper tax & more economy is probably a good reason.
What German diesels? ... Dont say a GTD Golf.. The 2.2 diesel 185 Hp version off this Mazda 3 would give the GTD a good kick up the arse.
@@265justy 330-335Ds he was talking g about most likely
Audio quality is a bit off.
i bought my 2012 for 10k in Michigan
I see the mazda speed 3. But I can't find it online. Does it go by another name?
Mazda 3 mps is how the English say it and mazda speed 3 is the US way of saying it.... Same car 👍 I just bought mine yesterday and picking it up this week
@@atomiicgamer9632 thanks, yeah I'm from England and I found that out. I'm 17 and looking for my first car. The mazda mps looks really good. And I'm car enthusest so I don't want a corsa or a mini. Do u think it's a good car. And even if I don't for the the mps. I think I should go for the sport model
@@atomiicgamer9632 also tell me what u think about the sedan/saloon version of the car
@@priteshp9465 I think honestly mazda make very reliable cars. I have a friend with the gen 2 sport and he loves it with no issues... I'm going better with the mps but I have heard they are very reliable fun cars as long as you keep up with services and oil changes 👍
I can't comment much on the saloons/sedans as I have never had one but I do think at 17 your isurence will kick you on this car so bare that in mind 👍
@@atomiicgamer9632 thanks so much the the help, I need to think about the insurance. But do u have any other cars that look good for first cars? All the you tube vids show cars that are bad or not avaabile rn
Rods and vvt system made from Nestlé's finest.
Rods are perfectly Ok until you start modifying them over 400 BHP- Plus the Ford manufactured VVT hubs are reliable if you change the oil regularly. Plenty of these second generation pass 100K without any issues - A lot more reliable than many other hot hatches that's for sure.
@@rogerbarrett9920 plenty in the UK have failed on the standard map. The rods are too weak and the map from Mazda has too much torque low down. Awful car.
@@TheM5Dog - Sorry but I don't agree- My Gen 2 is totally standard and I have real blasted it on the continent, apart from uprated high pressure fuel pump internals and engine mounts, plus proper servicing - it's totally reliable. But then again I don't beat a car to death.
@@rogerbarrett9920 we will have to agree to disagree. I hated my 6mps and there was barely a week that went by when an mps didn't zzb
I've got 2 in Australia
I love my MPS, owned it since 2016 (i'm the 3rd owner) I'm surprised that it's rare in the UK as well.. mine is lightly tuned making 283whp 447nm with just an intake + exhaust + remap .. check out the videos of my partially straight-pipe MPS exhaust on my channel... it sounds like a baby V8 haha!
Tax dia sakit bro. Dia pun tak hype sangat.
@@princesssolace4337 kat Msia tax memang cam sial skit utk cbu 😂😂
Wicked car, so left field
I’d rather have the 6 mps as it’s 4 wheel drive.
I have one and it is forsale.
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Did you know....the horse and cart was taxed.
Road tax is expensive on them
£500 per year tax though...
where are you getting that from looking on auto trader 2010 plate 330 tax
@@jamesbarnes4619 Your right on the 2010. I was looking at the 2009 version. They are £565
@@jamessmith84240 DO YOU MEAN 2019
@@jamesbarnes4619 no
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This or an R26 Megane?
Depends what you're looking for really, the megane chassis is definitely a bit better, feel a bit more balanced on the road, might be a bit more fun round some back lanes. However the MPS's still do handle well and are nice to drive with quite a bit more grunt with potential for quite a alot more power. Also for me the interiors are better in the Mazda's and easier to live with. Ultimately when I was in the market for a hot hatch it was the Mazda that took the crown for me and I never looked back. One thing to note however. Road tax is EXPENSIVE. Something like £330 a year for MK2 and £565 a year for a MK1.
underrated cause not that customizable, cause it's underrated lmao, or at least on first glance. Plus it's newer, which some people dont want, but still cool imo. atm the gen you're driving go from 7-16k eur in eu
oh right, for this price you can buy a more fun car i think. Probably the reason i wouldnt get one.
The Mazda 3 MPS is extremely cheap in the UK for what you're getting.
They are very customizable here in the UK .
it’s very customizable, the aftermarket options are huge here in canada/usa
@@blustraw Yea massive aftermarket
It's one of the most tunable/aftermarket ready cars I've seen.. not sure what part of the world you're in but in the UK and States, there's a very big tuning scene for MPS's.
Over £500 for road tax tho, fuck that 🤣🤣
Best comment 👌 500 fuck that id want a 3.5 litre at least
That’s the price on the 1st gen. 2nd gen is £340
its very unreliable though
Absolute bullshit
@@matthambly1997 i had one and it was unreliable as fuck
Also much cheaper to tax than the previous model