Currently 5101 Recalls

Reliability of the Mazda 3

Last update 16. 02. 2024

The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Mazda models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Mazda 3.

In the statistics for 2023, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2022 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Mazda 3.

Mazda 3 Reliability

Breakdowns in the 2022 calendar year

EZ 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
index 10,1 3,4 5,8 10,7 12,5 12,9 16,5


Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year

EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017 EZ 2018
18,5 20,0 25,3 13,0 11,2 7,3 3,4 3,2

Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year

EZ 2010 EZ 2011 EZ 2012 EZ 2013 EZ 2014 EZ 2015 EZ 2016 EZ 2017
21,4 20,2 20,3 24,1 9,9 8,6 8,4 2,9

Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)

Common Breakdowns

  • Battery (2011-2013, 2016)

Source: ADAC

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Recent Mazda 3 Recalls

12/01/2024
Last update 11. 02. 2024The images of the front-, side-, and rear-view cameras may not appear on the centre display monitor due to...
19/02/2022
Due to possible deformation of the fuel tank, the pipes may not be properly welded onto the tank and this weld may break. A fuel l...
19/02/2022
A short circuit may occur in the injector control circuit that could stop the engine and the braking assistance is reduced. Those ...
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