Mazda MX-3 – Common problems

Last update 16. 02. 2024

Common problems with the Mazda MX-3

Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Mazda MX-3, for which Mazda has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system.

If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Mazda MX-3. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didn´t know about the recall or ignored the manufacturer’s letter.

The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Mazda MX-3 have been resolved in the past. How to do it, we give advice on a special page.

• Tip: Check the vehicle’s history by a VIN

Latest MX-3’s Issues in the EU

Mazda MX-3 (1991 – 1998)

13/10/2016

Over the time, the contact points inside the ignition switch may become carbonized and become conductive to electricity. As a resu...