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

( www.TFLcar.com ) What's it like to live with the Mazda3 for six whole years? Kase, our newest presenter at TFL, goes over what there is to like and dislike about the car after owning his 2014 Mazda3 hatchback for six years.
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[@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.

[@mauricemaurice123]

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

[@moeanthony9308]

Hire him. Very good

[@ronsmith7880]

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

[@BadKittus]

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

[@youwaisef]

300000 km in 9 years @_@

[@-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

[@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?!!

[@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!!

[@xpheonixgamingx325]

Wait so you own the car in this video?

[@Kingthin]

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

[@coolshariq]

👍👍👍😎

[@buchajo]

True!!!

[@matthewspencer5853]

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

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

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

[@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)!

[@LordWinter]

the '14 design language still holds up!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@neilpirelli9240]

@@kevinW826 why would you trade a car lmao

[@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!

[@sergioayon46]

You guys should hire this guy!!!.

[@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. ;)

[@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!

[@harsiese]

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

[@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]

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

[@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

[@Fit4FreedomLLC]

I'm looking into a used one of these with the 6pd manual. I am concerned about the issues with direct injection, have you had your intake cleaned? I noticed you don't have an oil catch can on you pcv hose. Anyone have more input on this?

[@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.

[@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😂

[@ahmed-aw]

This guy sure can review a car! Great job

[@Tracks777]

lovely content

[@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.

[@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!

[@franciskingu5398]

Have the 2016 2lire astina auto at 75000km. What size tires are you using and have you changed the transmission fluid? Would you add a oil catchcan?

[@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.

[@thomasrossi31]

Excellent job, excellent review!

[@nliquide1]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@DMaster27]

This guy is a good future TFL reviewer

[@Arome909]

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

[@Susana81778]

Does anyone have any suggestions in reducing the road noise. Are there any car shops that work on sound deadening?

[@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!😂

[@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.

[@alwaysup22]

That Mazda 3 engine cover is the Japan war flag from WW2 era. You might think it looks cool, but it's pretty offensive to some. Like putting a swastika on a German car's engine...

[@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.

[@sebibarberena]

I have a 2015 Mazda 3 with the 2.5 and a manual. Currently just below 80k miles and still going strong. What lowering springs/kit did you use?

[@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.

[@tafari10100]

Thanks for this review! The car looks epic 😍😍

[@bertito43]

The future of TFL. I like it. Great review

[@Marshalliss]

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

[@cycloneyou]

Great review, Love my 2016 Mazda 3 GT, best car. I modded with wheels exhaust intake and body kit. More to come.

[@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

[@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.

[@TheRichardF10]

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

[@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!

[@alecshao3710]

Love your review !

[@samuelm5140]

1:25 ??? I got a manual with the 2.5. Was that not available in '14?

[@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....

[@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.

[@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

[@stevenspecht001]

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

[@fakeappellation7343]

The engine cover has two cup holders. Great!

[@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.

[@chadjohnsondash]

Great review !!

[@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

[@coolshariq]

Awesome review man 👌👊 how did get apple car play or Android on to your screen? I just picked up the 2014 Mazda 3 GT hatchback love it so far

[@alessio54321]

I have a pretty simular setup except its a black 2016 with a manual with a tune, borla exhaust, intake and lowering springs with around 205 hp, for me its been great so far.

[@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

[@bestcity0979]

Do these have rear view cameras base?

[@earlmerkman6551]

Great review and camera man

[@Bobbybeb]

Great review of one of my favorite hatchbacks.

[@gustavotrana8665]

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

[@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.

[@arfankhawaja]

Alright Kase bringing the heat

[@henryliu8518]

what springs are you running?

[@AlexMaltese]

Nice vid! I have a 2018 and agree with all your points. BTW What exhaust is that? Corksport?

[@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.

[@NicolePauline]

How did you get apple car play in the car

[@oscarfunghohin]

How did you get the Apple CarPlay?

[@davidholland4489]

Wonderful explanation!! This guy did a wonderful job!

[@jayeye4798]

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

[@mathieucossette9019]

Nice review!!!!

[@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!

[@zbigniewvolkov7952]

Great review man.

[@balwindergill5486]

How did you keep the paint so good?

[@jp9579]

Excellent job young man

[@seanthompson8071]

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

[@vincentseholm5209]

Xclnt job! I currently have a 2014 S Touring sedan. Nailed everything I love about mine and hit on the very same thing I wish were different, manual transmission.

[@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.

[@emeraldeyes8688]

Good job on this video 👍🏻

[@CCBZRG]

Get this kid on the main channel doing reviews!

[@youssefbayoumy5335]

have the cool air intake and cat back exhaust made a noticeable increase in power when installed together?

[@kasevr]

Not a huge power bump but its noticeably more responsive

[@franciskingu5398]

Where did you get that kit and mags south africa roads have destroyed mine. There's no hope they wil never run straight but the stock wheels cost a fortune

[@justinmartinez2268]

Debating on getting this or the 2015 model! If anyone has advice please let me know! Thank you

[@franciskingu5398]

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

[@aldotabora2371]

I also had a soul red sGT with the appearance package. It had a 198k miles and was paid off after 5years. Got it when it first came out. Was a hell of a car and I still miss it to this day. I got rid of it to get a 2019 Mazda6 Signature.

[@oscarcazares2972]

Great review

[@hang-the-93]

Great review, very well done. Looking for a 3 for myself to replace a crapping out Altima, and just bought an MX-5 for the wife, so can get away with a smaller more fun car for me. This helped with looking for the car to get.