Everything YOU NEED TO KNOW Before Buying a Mazda 3 | Mazda 3 Buyers Guide

[@jasonl7081]

Awesome video! Even remembered the window switches haha. Worth noting: - If you aren't in North America, this car also came in a 1.8L (and rarer 2.0) diesel for the Euro market, as well as a 1.4, 1.5, and 1.6 gas, but to my knowledge these were sold mostly in japan. - The 2.3's have issues UNLESS they have been well maintained (mine is gonna hit 300k miles :P), the problem is that most 3-or-more owner cars have lost their service history. - Motor mounts go out faster on manual transmissions in this chassis due to engine braking, but the manuals are way more reliable overall.

[@ColtonRichter]

The motor mounts are so garbage lol

[@LevelXEnt]

Had my mazda 3 for about 3 years i’m about to start modding it, idk much about cars at the moment but your vids are helping!

[@ColtonRichter]

Most importantly have fun!

[@nukacolanut6095]

Thanks for this! Shopping for a first car for my son...the Mazda 3 seems to check most, if not all, boxes!

[@ColtonRichter]

I would buy one over & over again for my first car ✌🏻

[@jeffreyhamrewyka9535]

I enjoyed this video. I have run into the issue of the water outlet pump and I was able to find many videos on it so it is definitely a tough one to get done unless you’re able to find a video. As well I’ve been having evap codes come up. Only for 1 evap where it is my solenoid

[@ColtonRichter]

Water pump is a super rare thing to go bad on these so it's unfortunate to be one that gets that problem :(

[@jeffreyhamrewyka9535]

@@ColtonRichter haha yeah I will say though it is easier to fix than you realize. You just have to remove everything on the right side and you have tons of room

[@FFGamer077]

You mentioned about the O2 sensors going bad at around 160K. Just curious, did it ever sey a CEL fot most cases or no? I feel my fuel mileage just sucks and wonder if swapping O2 sensors would help it but I have no CEL.

[@ColtonRichter]

Yeah my CEL came on for my O2's Your bad fuel mileage could be anything down to driving habits, or just dirty throttle body / MAF / airfilters & spark plugs.

[@user5311]

I've owned an 09 2.3 from 2017-2023. The only issues I've had have been transmission related and one fuel pump. I've not driven that thing gently I DROVE it and highly recommend these cars. Just watch out for rust 😅

[@ColtonRichter]

Fuel pumps are common to go sooner or later, sounds like it's been an absolute tank for you!

[@ARCRSN]

forgetting vent ambition temperature sensor area on top of dash close to front windshield common to crack.

[@ColtonRichter]

Ah yes I have seen this. more rare to happen but definitely possible.

[@_dondie_]

5:43 Bro is literally sitting under the heat of the sun 🌞 nice review btw.

[@ColtonRichter]

Lol it was cooking

[@chango208]

this video is awesome! i own a 2011 mazda 3 i touring sedan 4D and have no clue what to even do lol i need some tips on how to get more reliable parts that can keep my car aggressive and safe 💪🏽🔥

[@ColtonRichter]

Thanks!

[@DylanInLuv]

I have a gen 2 Mazda 3 and it’s had a p0101 code and I can’t figure out how to get rid of it

[@bleckdepths]

Thats the most common issue in a Maz3, seems like it still continues in the Gen2 BL. Your O2-Sensors gone bad, if you get the CEL again with the error, check if its O2 1 or O2 2, the 1 is the upper sensor before the catalythic convertor, 2 is after cat

[@DylanInLuv]

Yea but it’s something with my maf my 02 been replaced

[@ColtonRichter]

Start with a clean, then replace it with another OEM one and see if that helps with anything?

[@LeifBjornsen-m5c]

I got an 09 2.3l with a p0421. Both 02s have been replaced but the code isn’t consistent and going on and off. It could have a exhaust leak which is my current guess for the code.

[@ColtonRichter]

I would also guess it might be a failing catalytic converter.

[@LeifBjornsen-m5c]

Do you know of a how to cat delete video including the tuning part?

[@aomj23]

thoughts on the Gen 4 Mazda 3? planning on getting one soon as a daily

[@ColtonRichter]

I love them, that would be next on the list for me

[@bleckdepths]

Thanks for mentioning the O2 Sensors! My 08' Kintaro has eaten both Sensors (Upper and Lower bank) after hitting 100k and 103k Kilometers. My old 04' Limo ate both at 100k and the lower one at 210k. Also don't cheap out on getting new sensors, Denso or Bosch ones live for another 100k before your Mazda gets hungry again lmao

[@bonishabrown5260]

Have a link for the ones u used on your madza 3?

[@bleckdepths]

@@bonishabrown5260 I ordered them from my local Mazda Dealership, that's what I would recommend or go to a car parts store with your VIN and wish to order sensors from the brand Denso, NGK or Bosch. Depending on your engine prices might vary, I have a 2.0L and for upper O2 I have to put down almost 400€ , the sensors for the 1.6L are cheaper

[@ColtonRichter]

Yup, thanks for the info!

[@tsura-]

I have an 05 mazda 3 GT, would the 07-09 GT front bumper fit on my car? I always hated the look of the fog lights on mine. The 04-06 front bumpers without the fog lights look too flat and has no dimension.

[@bleckdepths]

Should fit seemlessly, just watch out for the upper grille, Limos have the upper grille screwed into the bumper whereas the hatches have theirs attached in the hood. Also some Facelift bumpers have headlight cleaning nozzle holes, if you do not have those built in, get some bondo and patch them up so you dont stay with two rectangular holes in your bumper!

[@jasonl7081]

yes, but youll need the post-facelift foglights

[@tsura-]

@@jasonl7081 so the years before 07 are pre face lift? the ones with the the circular fog lights, and the smaller "vents" on the sides of the front bumper? I'm pretty sure the post facelift bumpers have either fog lights or no fog lights, but you can remove the vent pieces where the fog light goes to attach one, correct?

[@tsura-]

@@bleckdepths I did not know about the headlight nozzles. I plan on debadging the car but will need some bondo as well to cover up the holes for the badge pins

[@bleckdepths]

@@tsura- Yeah its something that you can oversee easily, I have a 08' Kintaro Edition which has the Facelift Bumper (long thin foglights, larger lower grille, basically the same front that Coltons Mazda3 has but with a different upper grille with the emblem and a rod in the middle of it) but originally without the nozzle points, those bumpers are pretty rare though because this Editon was only build for the European Market and only 1.500 were built. Maybe the Editions with Halogen lamps wont have them too because the nozzles were only for the ones with Xenon Lights. But then the issue is if the Halogen Facelifts have the same prettier bumper with the thin lights or still have the round lamps in the black "nearly triangular" socket

[@drwolf5556]

I just got a Mazda3 1 gen sp23 and it’s a 2.3L and the motor is not good and it burns Oil so I recommend the 2.0L

[@ColtonRichter]

Sounds like you got an unlucky one!

[@Therugdealeratlanta]

so i have a 09 mazda 2 2.0 Auto and the ac doesnt work and the electric ac switch doesnt illuminate when pressed currently i stil dont have ac but ive seen online that the temperature switch cluster goes out a lot in these... like your ac compressor could still work fine without any leaks in the lines but ac wont activate the clutch to turn on the ac due to the malfunctioning of the climate cluster. in the repair video i watched on youtube dude switches was broke so he bought a new cluster on ebay just for that one to not work as well

[@ColtonRichter]

Interesting, i've never heard of that one!

[@geuelfields5610]

Hey Colton, I've been watching your videos since I was dreaming of my first mazda 3. It's been a couple years owning a 2007 sedan but now I'm considering getting a 2015 hatchback version... What would you recommend?

[@ColtonRichter]

Great cars, really underrated! I think things to look out for go relatively the same, I feel like the owner should be able to provide lots of service history since they are newer. Engines are great!

[@AkolAndrew]

So do I need to change theme straight away or after awhile

[@ColtonRichter]

Theme?

[@martoz9563]

1:00 where is the 1.6 105hp

[@i1dann]

I think he was only saying the engines in north america

[@ColtonRichter]

Speaking for North America market!

[@Angel_s777]

Would the 2.0 engine be reliable for a pop tune? not crazyy pops just some light pops here and there?

[@ColtonRichter]

I don't believe those tunes are available for these cars.

[@EyedBandit]

what year is your mazda im thinking about buying one and building it up just not sure what year it will be my first car

[@ColtonRichter]

2007

[@aomj23]

did you wrap your car? or is that oem paint?

[@ColtonRichter]

This is OEM paint

[@keygianmcneill7805]

I've owned my 08 mazda 3 (2.0L with 245k) for a year now and haven't had any issues, any first mods or things I should do?

[@ColtonRichter]

That's up to you! :) I also recommended making sure your intake path is clean (MAF & throttle body) while ensuring your spark plugs aren't old. Replacing suspension components can feel really good as well as they age.

[@mandorivera6990]

What do u know about the 12’ gran touring hatchback with the skyactive 2.0 ? I recently purchased one with only 69k miles on it, looking for any info on what to watch out for.

[@ColtonRichter]

Same thing flies for the most part, engine wise i've heard of cylinders going bad so ensure you're keeping up with the spark plugs & use only OEM plugs.

[@mandorivera6990]

@@ColtonRichter thanks for ur advice much appreciated.

[@ryanbonilla8052]

I’ve been looking for parts to change in my Mazda 3 sedan and I can’t really find anything you know where I could find some parts ?

[@ColtonRichter]

RockAuto and eBay are great places to start!

[@fabianweber6937]

I have a Mazda 3 BK and my oxygen sensor just broke a few days ago at 100.000km 😂😭

[@ColtonRichter]

Sounds about right 😂

[@raibeatty1736]

Only thing that is wrong with my mazda 3 is the lil rust which oh well and my heater control is giving me a check engine light 😂

[@ColtonRichter]

Oh no 😂

[@rylanmeeter7365]

I have a gen 1 Mazda 3 2.3L and just got the p2177 code and I can’t figure out how to fix the problem

[@bonishabrown5260]

@@rylanmeeter7365 lol I have this pending one on start up only though it’s weird

[@ColtonRichter]

O2 sensors, MAF cleaning or replacement....

[@panini6266]

what year is this mazda 3?

[@ColtonRichter]

2007!

[@bonishabrown5260]

I was told the 2.0 doesn’t have the TCM? Only 2.3 is this correct if you can verify.

[@bonishabrown5260]

Also is possible my pending P2177 can be the o2 sensor personally since I had the car never replaced them. Code is pending just it’s not activated fully yet to throw the check engine light

[@ColtonRichter]

From reading it could be multiple things, from cleaning your MAF sensor, to your O2 sensor.

[@bryanmussato9055]

@@bonishabrown5260 Literally just had the P2177 after replacing my air filter with a K&N filter and I got the code. I replaced my maf sensor start of this week and so far cel hasnt come back. As for the tcm I believe that the 04 and 05 do autos do not have a tcm because it is a 4 speed tranny as opposed to the 06 and up have a 5 speed with the tcm. I had the same concerns you have and made a post on Mazda forums if you would like to check them out.

[@bonishabrown5260]

@@ColtonRichter okay thank you I replaced the MAF with a new OEM, I haven’t ever replaced fuel Injectors or the o2 but I’m start with the o2 since it’s know be a bad part and I haven’t done it yet

[@bonishabrown5260]

@catnapped_ I think everything for 2.0 is routed in ecm or pcm don’t know why either

[@alexcidjavillonar7973]

There’s 2.3 Mazda 3 near the towing company. My house 🏠 there selling it to me 1,000. I want I will bring my mechanic 👩‍🔧 to check it out 1st 🥇 and drive test.

[@ColtonRichter]

Check the oil!

[@Drip_868]

Egr ?

[@ColtonRichter]

What about it?

[@ErreReer-kv9ce]

rotary! electric 😠 😂

[@ColtonRichter]

Rotary!