Everything You NEED to Know About the Mazda 3 BL from 2010-2013

[@RobsSG13]

Have had great luck with my 2013 skyactiv with 6 speed manual. No issues since I’ve owned it, put close to 90k miles on it (bought used with 40k miles) and haven’t had to do anything more than replacing basic wear & tear parts like brakes, tires, wipers, and filters. Still running strong with no check lights on my dash. Easily the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and plan on driving it another 90k or more!

[@jeepinintexas6215]

I've been wanting a Mazda 3 with Skyactiv engine for the gas mileage since my stupid employer moved their office 30 miles from it's previous location. Before, I was driving 4.5 miles to get to work and didn't have to get on the crowded freeways. Now I'm driving 26 miles on the crowded freeway and the gas mileage along with the price per gallon really sucks.. I've also racked up more miles on my Jeep than I anticipated. Is the gas mileage of the Skyactiv Mazda 3 really what they claim? What's your average mpg?

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@jeepinintexas6215All I know is the 2.5L has horrible gas mileage for a 4 cylinder hatchback and all the online reviews of the Skyactive returns good MPG.

[@eastcoastdouchebag7105]

I've owned my 2010 for 4 years now. It's a great car. I live in Canada and have driven this thing across the country twice. Two of those journeys we experienced intense prairie blizzards. It took all of it, with a smile lol. Its at 220,000 kms currently and have put 100,000kms on it so far. My biggest gripes with this car are the seats. I find the lower back support kind of digs into your back. It's not horribly uncomfortable, I got used to it pretty fast. These cars are extremely low to the ground. If you're not careful you'll scrape off of everything. I have the sedan, but if I were to purchase again I'd opt for the hatchback instead. The hole between where the rear seats fold down and the trunk is only about 20 inches tall so you can't really carry large objects in the sedan. I don't usually move furniture so it's not a massive thing for me, it might be for you though. The clip in the centre console is brittle. When I bought mine the clip was already broken, so I replaced it. A week after replacing it (with an oem part) it snapped. I didn't replace it again. Not worth it. The cubby door in the centre console is also fragile. Mine broke But those are nit picks. These cars are insanely good and mine has impressed me immensely. It has never left me stranded on the road. The fuel economy is great. Get one that has the factory option Bluetooth.

[@torontoguy8043]

Hello I live in Ontario. I’m in the market to buy a second gen Mazda3 with either the 2 L or 2.5 L mzr/Duratec engine. If it’s still a good idea to buy these cars in 2024? A part of me feels that the non-skyactiv engines are not gonna be reliable.

[@StRanger_Dan]

​@@torontoguy8043i live in southern Ontario and have a 2010 Mazda 3 hatch and it's been amazing. She's taken me anywhere and everywhere I've needed to go. Only issue I've had was an exhaust leak. Engine runs beautifully. It's all stock. Only thing is I had to replace my belt. My girlfriend has a 2017 Mazda3 with the skyactiv and I still prefer to drive mine. Obviously it's just opinion and me getting lucky with this car. I've seen some complaints but I'd say about 75% of reviews praise this car like it's a god lol. I definitely do too. It's extremely fun to drive. If you can find a good condition reasonable price I'd say you won't be disappointed.

[@firemandkdkdk]

Bought a 2013 , what a fun car to drive....I love it !

[@josecarranza7555]

How many miles?

[@jpengelly]

I've got a 2013 BL sedan in dark grey. It's pretty stock apart from the air filter and cosmetics but the car drives really well and is very comfortable

[@jadenbryant5111]

just letting everyone know now that the 2.5 liter in the base cars are stronger and more reliable than the mazda speed 2.3 liter people have started to do hybrid motors of the two or just took the 2.5 block and everything else 2.3l it’s a huge bang for you’re buck since getting the speed motor itself is very expensive why not build a better version for a fraction of the price also some have been just turn ping these 2.5s and making close to 250whp on stock internals don’t get a speed get a base three and transfer over parts from the speed to ur base much cheaper than buying a speed i’m soon to take on the project of putting a 2.5l mzr motor in a mazda mx6 my favorite vehicle ever it’s looks are awesome it’s just down on power i got all my ducks inline and i’m going to be making videos of the whole swap on my channel stay tuned bois

[@AutoMotivate]

Dude, that is awesome. Hopefully everything will go well. Do you have an IG folks can hit you up at?

[@jadenbryant5111]

@@AutoMotivate not at the moment but i’m soon going to be making an IG for the channel and whenever i get footage of flybys and stuff u have permission to use my footage i’m not trippin the end goal of the build is 380hp and torque and have the car handle amazing i’m not much of a straight line speed guy more of a twistys person myself

[@terrFW]

how do you get 250whp on the 2.5? sorry for replying 2 years later lmao but i got one recently so im curious

[@jerimiahdellacruz278]

i’ve been planning to mod out my 2012 2.5 but you confirmed what i thought, should just go with the speed3

[@Dyl_Cam]

There was also a Europe model Mazda 3 2.2l turbo diesel (MZR-CD engine).

[@vintagemxer9165]

Just picked up a 2010 3 2.5L with 169,000 miles. It's very fast and handles great - a fun car to drive. I've leased one many years ago and it was my favorite car though it was only a 2.0. This car sometimes moans when turning left especially after driving a few miles. Brake related? Power steering fluid is fine.

[@johnmiceter]

I would take it to a mechanic and get it checked out

[@frankmontez6853]

No problem with transmission of 12 Mazda 3 i sport? Was going to buy but the car had transmission problems and seller wasn’t going to fix it going to sell as is..

[@sonnyboy9257]

I had a lot of faults with the Mazda 3 I bought, at 175000ks the vehicle had problems with low oil pressure, manifold chatter, and it seemed to go through almost a litre of oil a month. I thought the vehicle had blow, considering the plugs aways fouled. A lot of parts showed signs of corrosion which made vehicle inspection day a nightmare.

[@thehondaboi]

Was it a skyactiv ?

[@robreeto]

How funny, didn't know they were built on same chassis. I own 2014 Ford Focus ST and my daily is a 2013 Mazda 3 hatchback

[@josecarranza7555]

How many miles on the Mazda?

[@thaik56]

I had to use subtitles to understand some parts. Thanks for the video though.

[@shadoe1l0]

Hey any reviews on the 2012 1.6L Mazda 3?

[@noahlyne3675]

Tdci?

[@johnconnor2402]

Appreciate the video but this isn't even close to everything you need to know. For example, these came in 5 different transmission configuration. One of the transmissions was a Ford built one that had extremely high failure rate.

[@CyanMadness]

Good to know. I have a 2014 Focus SE with that transmission and I'm getting rid of it because it's constantly breaking. Maybe I should stay away from the Mazda 3.

[@Chriskary1]

I got the 2012 2.5 liter hatch with 6 speed manual! It’s fun as hell but it’s super slow!!!! I’m kind of wanting the speed3 now because I love the Chassis of the car and the handling just not the power.

[@mango.frucht]

in the same boat lol

[@Chriskary1]

@@mango.frucht I just started to do little upgrades such as short ram intake, secondary cat delete, upgraded shift knob and muffler delete! it feels like a whole new car. Even a bit quicker. Last thing I’ll do are coil overs and probably just daily it for years to come. This way it’s fun and not boring but reliable and quick

[@KO-sx9uy]

Get a k and n air intake and rear sway bar

[@Chriskary1]

@@KO-sx9uy lol the K&N intake won’t do nothing but 2HP 😂 Not worth spending 400 dollars

[@KO-sx9uy]

@@Chriskary1 I spent $50 on mine and it does make more than 2 hp on dynos. A quick google search will prove me right.

[@t.alexandru7019]

What about the 1.6 l. nat. aspirated engine from EU?

[@blegendautoparts]

And malaysia too 😂

[@uschizymek]

m from germany, driving a Mazda 3 BL 2010 with an Natural aspirated 1.6 L engine with 105 HP. This car has 207000 km right now, and all i had to change are brakes, oil and drivetrain stop buffers, because of my eibach 30mm springs. And i did a valve adjustment at 150000 km, which normally is recommended every 100000-150000 km. This car moves and moves and moves. Can recommend, if you need a car , that just drives and doesnt need that much attention except of oil change and brakes. If you keep this car Stock, it will work forever.

[@joelmakela2964]

​@@uschizymekHi! I'm actually going to import 2011 Mazda 3 1.6 Sedan from Leipzig next week. It's totally stock from one owner and has 68.000km on it. What do you mean by drivetrain buffers? What shocks do you have with the Eibachs? Do you like the ride, is it stiff? I'm also thinking about the Eibachs either with Bilstein B4 or Sachs... Thanks!

[@uschizymek]

​@@joelmakela2964 above the drivetrain springs, there are Stop Buffers, which dampen your Hits on your Drive train while driving on non-flat streets/surfaces. Just eibach springs ist basically enough to Drive this Car little Bit more sporty. IT lowers your Car, gives you a better Feeling while driving at Corners and feels a little Bit more stiff.

[@uschizymek]

I got myself a mazdaspeed 3 ,(MPS) , 2 months ago and im using my Mazda 3 BL for Winter, it still works. With 220000 km in the clock:)

[@hayes831]

i have a 2011 3 hatchback Grand touring. with a 6 speed manual. 306,000 miles. things i had to replace other than regular maintenance are: -Thermostat at around 250,000 miles. - Brake master cylinder, booster and brake pedal position switch. -valve cover gasket. i drive a lot of freeway miles. change the oil at 7,500 intervals using Costco Kirkland 0-20 synthetic oil, and WIX filters. car has great power. i get 30 mpg on average. only changed the brake pads once so far, and still have the original clutch. I really like this car. with the 2.5 in such a small car it has plenty of power. it is comfortable. and the radio and AC work great. It does have a bit of road noise. the little plastic interior things like the sunroof switches have broke. clear coat is going away on roof and hood. great car. i bought it new. if you have an opportunity to buy one like mine i would recommend going for it.

[@davie2983]

What's the reliability for a Mazda 3 2010?

[@brotherjoll1802]

Hopefully really good. Got one January 2022 and it’s been very good to me so far

[@uschizymek]

im from germany, driving a Mazda 3 BL 2010 with an Natural aspirated 1.6 L engine with 105 HP. This car has 207000 km right now, and all i had to change are brakes, oil and drivetrain stop buffers, because of my eibach 30mm springs. And i did a valve adjustment at 150000 km, which normally is recommended every 100000-150000 km. This car moves and moves and moves. Can recommend, if you need a car , that just drives and doesnt need that much attention except of oil change and brakes. If you keep this car Stock, it will work forever.

[@perfectperfecto]

My 2011 2.5 L is still going strong. Just the suspension is finally starting to rust out at almost 240k km :')

[@skymuffn]

…have purchased my 2010 Mazda 3 S Sport Hatchback from my next door neighbor in Atherton CA in 2011. It has been my go to drive around the Bay Area and racked some 60K miles on it. She has been very reliable and affordable. Aside from basic oil change and maintenance the most done was the rear shocks. I continue to enjoy driving her around, that’s without any mods. I am no car guy but I just happen to own a few cars from my first 1972 MBZ 280 SEL to a 240 Volvo Wagon.

[@cryptidhunter9901]

Mine has over 300,000 km on it and not a single repair, and only maintenance work. It does burn oil now, so I have to check the oil levels regularly and keep topping up as needed.

[@shadf7902]

Speed 3 is 263 crank horse

[@thymiosdem6394]

Sharing the same chassis with focus? I think that is no correct

[@savydaniel]

Dude, you're losing your voice while talking, I'm almost hyperventilating trying to keep up.

[@christopherhernandez3909]

😂😂😂

[@jamesparish8494]

What is your accent bro

[@christophercolumbus8944]

hahahahahaha

[@christophercolumbus8944]

he can't talk

[@christophercolumbus8944]

why do you talk like that lol

[@AutoMotivate]

I just speak different. Nothing wrong with that.