2014 Mazda3 Long-Term Review: What's Gone Right (And Wrong) After SIX YEARS!

[@jaypee1313]

Great job on the review! Some good scouting at TFL!

[@ColeSpolaric]

This kid has some potential. He brings a much different feel that TFL could use.

[@daveloderhose874]

Looks like he’s going to have a future in front of the camera good job 👍

[@freewayninja4065]

I agree with you

[@arfankhawaja]

Yezer

[@nobunaga-oda]

👍🏻

[@spartanchirho]

I'm cracking up at how everyone noticed how much of a natural this kid is! I love all the tfl guys, but hes a good calm balance. Hopefully a beautiful lady who is as good as this kid will be next.

[@ronsmith7880]

He did an Awesome job on the review of his car...Im glad Roman hired him...He's going do really good.

[@Lord_Seven_]

I'm the lucky fella who was able to purchase this car from Kase, and let me tell you he's an amazing person! The car is in tip top shape and well he's just a super cool dude. Definitely made a great impression, I hope he's not just an intern anymore he deserves more! Hope all is well Kase can't wait to see you in more videos with TFL!!

[@ms6ed]

Wait so you own the car in this video?

[@mauricemaurice123]

I like this guy a lot. Bring him on more often 👍🏾

[@moeanthony9308]

Hire him. Very good

[@BadKittus]

My Mazda 3 is a 2011 manual. Almost 300000 km. Still running strong.

[@youwaisef]

300000 km in 9 years @_@

[@Omouvie]

​@@youwaisefWhen it's your only car, it's very possible.

[@La-yt1wr]

Wow you guys are the only KZbinrs to still do a long term review on this Mazda

[@GregPettus]

Yeah I love it!

[@TheoPhilpot]

You have a ng Saab 9-5 Aero?!!

[@-DC-]

Mazda produced a great looking car in this generation of 3, the hatch is a styling masterpiece in the segment.

[@dondouglas8407]

What silencer have you installed? Sound good for the car capacity.

[@marcogonzalez1600]

I'm waiting the dealer call me to get a car Mazda 3 2014 isv sedan then need fixed and calling me. jajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajajaja

[@matthewspencer5853]

Your an absolute natural in front of the camera. Great review. Love my 2015 Mazda 6 speed

[@daytonstarnes329]

He did a great job. :) I appreciate the intentionality in bringing in a younger cohort of presenters (no shade on everyone’s favorite Russian)!

[@Kingthin]

Dude Mazda rocks. u can’t go wrong with them

[@coolshariq]

👍👍👍😎

[@buchajo]

True!!!

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Seems like a good kid, and had good on camera presence.

[@matthewspencer5853]

Love the mods you've done. Very tasteful.

[@jeffwarren1547]

Used to work across the street from where you're filming. Nice car! Have the '15 sedan with 2.5 6MT. And I pretty much have all the same mods as you. You nailed it. Great little car. That factory appearance package is sweet. Wish I had that. Thanks for sharing! Maybe I'll see you around boulder sometime.

[@LordWinter]

the '14 design language still holds up!

[@sergioayon46]

You guys should hire this guy!!!.

[@TheAdventureAuto]

I had a 2014 just like this, with the i-eloop system. It is one vehicle that I always wish I had kept. The miata bug hit me and I traded it for the 2016 when it came out. I really like your style of review, it was really easy to watch.

[@schwenda3727]

Saw someone else with a pre refresh 6 with the i-eloop and without skipping a beat mentioned it already went out, but the rest of the car is problem free. My 2016 6 just hit 70k miles and other than increasingly audible general wear/tear items, absolutely nothing even moderate other than the low profile tires needing replacement pretty quickly...

[@jacobclement7707]

Do you recognize if this trim level was the same as yours? I cant tell if it's the same as one I want to buy

[@enriquegarciacota3914]

This is one of the only reviews I managed to find online for the automatic. I'm considering buying a used one so I really appreciate this review (wish you would have spoken a little bit about driving with this transmission). I also like that you didn't waste time talking about plastics and bottle holders.

[@lakebreeze6248]

Ugh that’s the worst. I barely even think about that stuff but reviewers spend like 1/2 the review talking about interior plastics. Tell me how it drives, technology, ect;

[@damilolaakanni]

This looks better than the 2020 hatchback, especially the C-pillars.

[@kevinW826]

Damilola Akanni it’s why I can’t trade me 2015 Mazda3 hatchback in for the new one

[@gt131970]

Debatable.

[@MLProductions.1]

@@neilpirelli9240 if its financed and you want them to pay it off trading in is one of the best options

[@buchajo]

@@kevinW826 that’s funny - I actually had a 20 3 hatch at one point and now just got a 15 3 hatch. Would you believe the 15 3 hatch (it’s the top trim) has some features that my 20 3 hatch didn’t have? Both are extremely fun to drive!

[@Not_Grape_Ape]

I've got a 2013 with 140k miles on it. It's my commuter car and I love it! Will probably get a new version in a few years. Hoping to get this one up to the 250-300k range before getting rid of it.

[@countlesskicks5671]

update?

[@Not_Grape_Ape]

@@countlesskicks5671 It’s at 174,000 right now. Still kicking along.

[@JaspreetSingh-ig6wp]

are we on 200k or over now? all going good with the car?

[@countlesskicks5671]

@@JaspreetSingh-ig6wp one month ago it was at 174k so I’m pretty sure it’s not at 200k my guy

[@oriondragos5876]

@ Matthew Norton, with your current mileage have you had any issues associated with carbon build up in the sky active engine? Since these are direct injected only, I was wondering if people with high mileage have experienced issues? I'm asking because there have been a few for sale in my area but I've held back only for the issue of carbon build up. Thanks!

[@Post2PostProductions]

Very well done review! Looking forward to his future on the TFL team! Put this man in more videos!

[@dmitryb1286]

Post2Post Productions he live in GA. How? Look at car license plate!

[@joelarmstrong2580]

Great Review! I like this guy's presentation style.

[@WW-wf8tu]

Alex and Tommy have a 3rd Musketeer. The Trio should be making some great videos together in the future. Young blood will appeal to audiences in their age bracket for informative, intuitive view points that will carry your channel into the future. Good choice for TFL. ;)

[@damilolaakanni]

5:47 if you want the features of this car with more rear seat room, the Mazda 6 would be a great option.

[@jbm0866]

@Damilola Akanni...you forgot one very important feature that can't be had on the Mazda 6, the hatch. It's a shame Mazda never offered the existing wagon version of the 6 in North America..looks great and more utitlity than the 3 hatchback.

[@deet4895]

Proud 2015 Mazda 6 GT owner here, there fantastic cars.

[@Datsun7705]

jbm0866 they want their crossovers to sell that’s why

[@bwarren228]

Good job on the review. I’ve recently grown to love the styling on that gen Mazda 3. I had a 2014 Mazda 6 with a manual and a couple mods that I ended up selling, but I still miss driving that car at times.

[@DMaster27]

This guy is a good future TFL reviewer

[@ahmed-aw]

This guy sure can review a car! Great job

[@ryuman757]

I got a black 2014 iSport hatchback back in 2015 brand new - so the most barebones Mazda 3 you could get. I've had it for almost 10 years now, and only put about 75k miles on it. But it still drives like an absolute dream, and is still BONKERS FUN up until this very day! I have so much fun bullying a lot of fast drivers on the NJ, PA, & NYC highways around me🤣 While I will never be able to literally keep up with most cars on the road, you'll still catch me blast 80+ mph on the highways often, blasting by most drivers. The car only really "feels" slow when you're trying to accelerate. But when you're already flying fast, and you still feel how much control you have with this car, that's how you know you are driving an incredible machine ❤ I feel bad that I want to trade mine in for the new Mazda 3 Turbo....

[@geegergwisley7977]

I’ve had my 07’ for a little over a year and I LOVE IT

[@tangel476]

bought my '07 for a little over a week and like it. Only have 96K miles on it

[@geegergwisley7977]

tangel476 wow. Mine had 142k on it. I’m pushing 155k now

[@tangel476]

@@geegergwisley7977 automatic or manual transmissiion:?

[@geegergwisley7977]

tangel476 sadly an auto but the trans is in great shape. It’s got the 2.3

[@fakeappellation7343]

The engine cover has two cup holders. Great!

[@dlakerguy]

We have a 2017 Mazda 3 Sedan with the 2.5 and manual transmission. My wife has already put about 70,000 miles on it in less than 3 years and it has been problem free! Great car and super fun to drive!

[@303MoTo]

Great and accurate review! Good job! My wife has a 2015 2.0L Mazda 3 sedan and I'd say I agree with your review. My biggest complaint is the road noise, but the fuel economy and handling make up for it. It's a great car for around town, but I would not want to do a 10-15 hour road trip in it.

[@kevinW826]

303MoTo I have done 2 8 hour road trips in my 2015 Mazda3. No issues, never felt tired or sore. The seats were totally comfortable. I love my Mazda3

[@alessio54321]

@@kevinW826 i think it really depends on the tires, in the summer i have perellis on my 2016 and it rides well and is quiet but my winter tires (michelin) are really loud and ride very stiffly

[@kevinW826]

Alessio M I used Pirelli pzeros 235/40/18 and I had no problems. They were really smooth surprisingly. Right now I’m just using Hercules avalanche. They are quiet winters despite being a blocky winter tire.

[@davidhazelton5370]

Drove almost the circumference of France over 2 weeks in mine. Beats the Mercs BMWs and Audi's I've had hands down.

[@rickyloganjr.2362]

Alright TFL, more Kase 🙂. His first review was excellent, and what made his first review everything was reviewing his daily driver. He's southern, so that in itself is awesome, and I was like yeah solidarity seeing Kase is from Georgia. I went to college in North Carolina, and I love southerners. I too also have a 2014 model year car that's my daily driver, a VW Jetta 😁. Again, excellent review Kase.

[@gustavotrana8665]

Quite literally sitting in a dealership getting one of these because of this video. Great job

[@daves1646]

I had a ‘15 Mazda3 for over 2 years. One of the nicest looking AND surprisingly economical drives I’ve ever owned. If our family hadn’t made a priority of camping in a travel trailer, I’d still be driving my Mazda3 hatchback. Like you, the only down side I knew for my mid-level version was road noise. Even mine with the 2.0L was plenty fast with the 6 sped auto. You just had to make the request with a small lead time so the trans dropped a gear and let the motor spin up. Sweet ride, and great review!!

[@siddharthnair2081]

You would be happy/surprised to know your review did actually make me consider and by a 2015 Mazda3 myself. Just got it yesterday!😂

[@geosh10]

My 2018 Mazda 3 Touring is an awesome little car! Quick, handles well & dependable. I’m thinking of upstanding to the new body style or a Mazda 6. Mazda truly makes one of the best interiors for the money.

[@georgek3834]

I got the 2021 mazda 6 Kuro Edition ( or Carbon Edition) I love it

[@seanthompson8071]

Love my 2015 2.0L 6-spd manual Mazda 3! I'm in my 50s ... best daily driver I've ever owned!

[@LSR-YT21]

I’m loving my 2017 Mazda 3. Wish I got the Hatch with the 2.5 but oh well. The 2.0L has been great too.

[@schramalam]

I've got a 2014 GT at the top trim and engine level. Only 3 problems in 6 years. There was an issue with the belt tensioner having a sharp edge that snapped the belt twice. The battery froze, which I actually think is caused by my block heater possibly not working. The infotainment center sometimes goes haywire and selects random functions. Other than that it has been a very reliable car for 140,000 km. Very happy with it. Now if only Mazda would build a pickup truck again I would trade it in.

[@mrpunch9842]

Brillant and thoughtful review. This young man is going places. I have a Mazda 3 sedan from 2014 and very much agrees with your observations except that the sedan really is looking more spiffy compared to the hatch.

[@harsiese]

Great review! Looking forward to seeing more from this new reviewer!

[@kevinW826]

The seats in my 2015 Mazda3 fold flat. I have to get the handbrake cable replaced this year, new tires for summer, the transmission fluid changed, the weather stripping in the driver door frame replaced and the trim piece at the top of the driver door replaced. I was just in for the oil change and the brakes are still in good shape, the suspension is fine. Love my car.

[@omgitsme435]

You guys didn’t even talk about mileage or maintenance or how the interior and leather is holding up

[@joshpavelich5235]

I know. Its not so much a long term review as it is this guy justifying his purchase, 6 years later. I have a 2014 hatch that I got 2 years ago, in march of 2018. Theres things I would say other than "It has this nice wheel here", or "look at my tires!".

[@coleG112]

I mean....I'd say having "I wish" and "I enjoy" notes is a decent long term review. Sure the content could be a little more thorough, but overall it's not bad. I'd say maintenance and reliability would be the only thing I'm really missing. That said, the fact that nothing stood out as particularly bad? That says good things too. Same with the materials.

[@kasevr]

Theres not too much to say honestly, the mileage and maintenance has been what you would probably expect. around 30mpg as advertised and nothing but regular maintenance. The only flaws with the interior are the center console armrest hinge which breaks easily and some creaks and rattles.

[@joshpavelich5235]

@@coleG112 it's a pretty solid car that I would (and do) recommend to most people. However, the car is what it is. By the I mean that there are essentially no meaningful mods you can do to this car.

[@ishannage248]

I got my first car at the beginning of this month and im absolutely in love 14 MZ3 Manual with 117kms on her and im absolutely in love! A ton of fun but not enough fun to get me into any trouble😂

[@MegaNinjaMonkeyZord]

Very professional i hope the will give you more air time. Your review almost literally described my experience with my work commuter which is 14 Mazda 2, i do over 100 miles a day and every single one is fun in this little car

[@glassonion7582]

Great job on the review and nice Camera Work :)

[@nliquide1]

Awesome review I would watch you anytime. TFL make him a regular!

[@Von_RX]

Great reviewer, a welcome addition to the TFL team! I just wish you got into more detail of ownership costs, reliability and any annoying issues a buyer should be aware of.

[@CCBZRG]

Get this kid on the main channel doing reviews!

[@Salvisol]

My first Mazda 3 was a 2010 2.0L sedan with the manual. Loved it as it was very fun to drive for a A to B car. Unfortunately that car was totaled. I replaced it with a used 2014 base Mazda 3 sedan with the manual. The 2014 has been a great replacement. Better mpg, better interior, better exterior styling, and still fun to drive.

[@therequisking7454]

Do you think the mazda 3 is a good manual car?

[@rpwbass]

@@therequisking7454 Yes it is. Especially the 2.5 liter version. Lots of fun!

[@Arome909]

Great review! I own a POC 2015 mazda 3 iGT. Same amount of mileage as you! I love it!

[@chloedegurechaff1941]

My mom recently got a 2018 3 top trim hatch. And man its such a nice car. The auto trans is nice too. The torque converter locks right away which makes it feel way more “sporty”, sense itll keep revs sense the motor and trans are in linked together, plus it responds pretty fast when using it in “manual” mode. Big plus when in cruise control, itll downshift and upshift as needed to maintain speed. Its got some dunlops and its very nice. Handles great. And rides well.

[@midlifechrisis8164]

These are awesome cars. I have a 2018 3 hatchback that I’ve somehow already driven 54,000 miles and it’s been nothing but a great car. It’s my first Mazda and won’t be my last now.

[@ThatAsianDudevietnam79]

Very detailed and clear review

[@Christian-tc4sb]

A few years ago my dad purchased a 2014 mazada 3, i believe it was the touring version with a 2.0 l motor and manual transmission, and that transmission was really a pleasure to drive.

[@franciskingu5398]

How did you put the apple car play or android auto.. Kinda don't wanna pay mazda to do it

[@Tracks777]

lovely content

[@earlmerkman6551]

Great review and camera man

[@andrewvaldez6658]

What kind of paint did you use on your engine cover? Looks 👌

[@09blackcobaltss]

Wow Kase did a amazing job i can see him doing car reviews and testing for many years in the future. Hope to see more of him in front of the camera and i have to say do like the mods that were done to the car maybe not the tail lights but other than that great stuff.

[@cp1407]

Hopefully my 2019 CX 5 will age beautifully like this 3

[@MarcDejunior]

Still have it? Update at 10 years and mileage?

[@regsparkes6507]

I do like the side view styling of the Mazda3, this one shows that. I have never owned a Mazda, although I do like the design of the models,..here where I live, it just seems that the one dealer in my area, is not 'hungry' enough for business, and friends I have, find the same 'feeling' when we visit the dealership,...strange! ( but that's a local issue here, I know ) This '3' as shown here, (owned by Case) has the right color to attract and add to it's looks, it is too bad it's not equipped with a manual transmission,.....but that 2.5 engine is apparently, bullet proof. Good video Case, you've presented it well!

[@jayeye4798]

Looking at a 2014 6 speed manual. This was a great intro to the car. Nice job!

[@thomasrossi31]

Excellent job, excellent review!

[@bertito43]

The future of TFL. I like it. Great review

[@matthewharhai4039]

184 hp, not a lot?? I drove compact cars with 4 cylinders from GM in this class in the late 90s and 2000s that made anywhere from 140hp-155hp. The Mazda3 makes a good amount of power especially for a car it's size. It's especially torquey in the low range. Hatchback is only better if you're hauling a lot of stuff.

[@JoseRivera-li8tr]

I had a 323 1.6 with like 90 hp back in the 90s. Kids these days are so spoiled 😀

[@matthewharhai4039]

@@JoseRivera-li8tr So true.

[@er1115]

Beautiful review. I love the fart noises it makes. I am in between the 6 speed manual or 6spd auto. I have been looking at this gen for a few weeks as I will be using it as my daily. Retiring a high mileage Yaris and ready for something a little more fun.

[@genebrenner855]

My 2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring i Soul Red hatchback looks like yours without the add-ons. My quick review. I chose the 2.0 engine. It's pretty peppy and doesn't leave me wanting. The gas mileage is very good. I've never re-set the gas mileage meter since new and it says 34.3 MPG and that's with all sorts of driving. The Soul Red looks good but scratches easily. The original Yokohama tires got super noisy around 30,000 miles and the upgraded Yokohama tires I installed quieted things down. The command knob must be used for navigation, radio etc when driving and it's a pain. You must navigate through a long list of "favorites" you set up to find your station among all sources. Much scrolling. All told though, it's great handling, handsome and reliable car with great gas mileage.

[@swryu5364]

i have a 07 mazda3. i'm so happy with this car. in few year i want to change to 3rd generation of mazda3. really nice car. rear lag room is bit shame.

[@spartanchirho]

Kid has talent and voice appeal. Should use him more. He would be good with the luxury cars IMHO.

[@spartanchirho]

Damn, I wasnt the only one who noticed lol...good comments.

[@antoniofigueroa5084]

I installed BC BR coilovers on a low and stiff setting. It reduced the body roll considerably and with some motegi alluminum wheels and firestone indy 500 summer tires shes driving amazing.

[@jellyroll5247]

40k hasn't even broken in the engine. I own a 2014 Mazda 3 and have put a whopping 135k and the thing still gets 34/37 mpg highway and has yet to give me a problem. These skyactive engines are reliable and Mazda has stepped up their game. Looking to get the 2020 hatch AWD soon.

[@franciskingu5398]

I got 53000 miles on my 2016 astina. In south africa we only got the 2 litere sky active engine and it only came in a 6 speed auto... Ive kept mine completely stock same castrol 5w30 oil always but ive only had to top it once... It doesnt burn oil i am just worried theve never changed the transmission fluid or spark plugs. I want to keep the car forever. Its really had no issues beside premature brake pad wear and a few cracks on the driver plather seat. Was also wondering that since its a GDI will it benefit from an oil catch can?. It jerks very slightly when i pull away after a cold start

[@arfankhawaja]

Alright Kase bringing the heat

[@victoriabatechko5343]

My 2014 is on its second transmission. Due to a manufacturing defect, most automatic transmissions of this year experience bearing failure in the differential, and begin making a loud whining noise that is speed dependent. I am considering buying a manual 3, because this car is otherwise very reliable. But im also afraid if the differential in the manual might fail too.

[@brandonjames272]

You should talk Kase into joining 3rd Gen Mazda3 Owners on Facebook. A lot of people in there would enjoy seeing his car. This video has been shared in the group twice that I have seen. Also, I have a 2016 with 94,000 miles and I still love it haha

[@engelcrona]

Well done, well done. Good luck kid! You have great potential. Nice ride of course.

[@plato801]

I bought a 2014 Mazda 3 (new) for my wife and she loves it.

[@tp8404]

Hi, I have a 2016 mazda top spec which I bought new, please consider your options carefully before buying. Don't rely on looks. I have had a few issues with my mazda 3 that the dealership refused to fix for free in spite of the warranty. Currently there's my tensioner that needs fixing, mazda fixed it for free about a year and a half ago, but the same issue is happening and now they want $800 to fix it. There's also my starter motor that they say is noisy and reccomend that I change at the "low" price of $550. Last year I changed my serpentine belt at mazda for the "cheap" price of $650. I love my mazda and the way they drive and always drive it very conservatively, but for the sake of my pocket, my next car will be a toyota.

[@sergiof9738]

I like this older body style better than the new generation body style.

[@TheRichardF10]

Very nice review, hope to see more from him in the future.

[@S-Ltd1000]

Those wheels, so much nicer than the standard 18s. The black trim was standard on a special edition sport black in the UK.

[@trapperma]

Bought my 2015 I-Touring in Mar 2015 and 8 years later and the only breakdown were some speakers. I have an extended comprehensive from the Mazda dealer out to 2026 so the speakers were covered. Love the car. The blind spot monitoring on side view mirrors was standard on the I Touring then. Love the car. No reason for me to get rid of as I cannot replace my satisfaction with this car with another I know of. Of note, I replaced the standard antenna with a shark fin with no impact on the high def radio. It looks like a a Gran Touring with the shark fin antenna.

[@stevenspecht001]

Nice car & review my dude! Mazda's are one of my favourite makes of cars.

[@VanjerPlatt-q8r]

Does is cost extra to add the CarPlay or is it in all of them?

[@MJorgy5]

I want a Mazda hatch. It's called the 5. I would also like a 3, with a trunk. I appreciate the review!

[@Tracks777]

nice video

[@tmwei396]

They much have changed it for the 2015 model year because I have a 2.5L with a 6-speed manual transmission in my 2015 3S Touring Hatchback and I love the car. As of this morning i have just over 97,000 on it and it's been flawless as my daily driver.

[@jhaupt47]

TFL -- hire Kase ! His presentation was so smooth and thorough -- very professional.

[@zbigniewvolkov7952]

Great review man.

[@davidholland4489]

Wonderful explanation!! This guy did a wonderful job!

[@nico45b]

I have a Mazda 3 2010 manual almost at 200k I was considering if mine dies should I look into the Mazda 3 2014 or 2015 GT , what are your thoughts about the Mazda 6

[@jp9579]

Excellent job young man

[@tafari10100]

Thanks for this review! The car looks epic 😍😍

[@balwindergill5486]

How did you keep the paint so good?

[@HDreactionz]

that guy did a really good on this review, also that car look in great shape for being six years old!

[@Marshalliss]

Nice review, can you please tell me when it is recommended to change the transmission oil for the automatic gear?

[@lakebreeze6248]

Looking at potentially getting a used 2014 hatch, love that body kit might have to track one down.