MAZDASPEED 3/6 BUYERS GUIDE mps

You want to buy a Mazdaspeed 3 or Speed 6. Today we go over every to look for when buying a Mazdaspeed 6/3.
This is a complete mazdaspeed 3/6 buyers guide.
For everything you need to know when buying a Mazdaspeed 6/3. Or if your buying a Mazda 3 MPS or a Mazda 6 MPS.
We cover all the optional extras for MazdaSpeeds, as well as MPS common problems and MPS things to look out for.
Mazdaspeed common problems
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[@LifeOfTuners]

Do you have any other tips or things to look out for? ⬇️ Drop them down here ⬇️ So that Mazdaspeed buyers can go and see some goods tips!

[@ihronmather2975]

Hey I live in Australia, there is a Mazda 6 for sale which is missing the top end of the motor, they’re looking for $3500, is that worth? I dont mind doing the repairs, but where can I source an engine top, or whole engine? If I can find any in SA?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Is that a Speed 6? If so I'd say it's defo worth it, to give an idea a speed 6 with a fully blown engine and no reg cost about $3500nzd here in New Zealand. Also how many Kms are on the short block? I don't know where to buy Mazda engine parts over in Australia, hopefully one of our other Aussie veiwers can help you out with that, though ik here in New Zealand you'll see them for sale in Mazdaspeed buy and sell groups on Facebook

[@ihronmather2975]

@@LifeOfTuners yeah it’s a speed 6, I’m unsure of how many kms are on the short block, I might make it a project to swap the engine, what should I be looking for? Also I’ll check out some buy swap groups for the speed 6!

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh yeah, I'd find out how many Kms are on it, because if its not too high, then just buy a head for it, that way you'll really feel the full value of it. Because engines for these things arent the cheapest. In terms of engines, just know that they will tend to want to blow up once they reach 200,000kms, though could go earlier or later. Other then that, check the compression of it, maintenance records and see if the timing belt is due for a change or if it has already

[@abadmixtape]

I bought my 2007 Speed 3 six years ago with 82,000 miles, bone stock. Now it’s 173,400 miles full bolt on, bigger turbo, tuned (obviously) and still on the stock motor. If installing aftermarket parts all it comes down to is doing your research, going with quality, trusted brands, regular maintenance and a proper tune.

[@paulofelicianosaningo7369]

Some common problems: × High fuel consumption than some rivals; × Sparkplugs wear out fast; × High Oil Consumption × Weak standard mounts (rmm,tmm &pmm); × Worn VVT actuator cause timming chain to streach fast, you can notice by cold start rattle; × Turbo seals may go out soon if there exhaust modifications × Front tyres go out faster Apart from this they're very solid cars, Superb Handling, fun to drive and fast (can be seriously fast if modded)

[@LifeOfTuners]

Yeahhh though I guess a lot of that is the consequence of having a higher hp 4 cylinder, (spark plugs, tyres, fuel)

[@joshuavarela5647]

oh my gen 1 is completely stock apart for my corksport catback it wouldnt be that bad for the turbo seals right?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Nah man, it should be allgood, the only thing that worsens it exhaust wise is a cat delete or going to a wider diameter exhaust system. Technically those actually don't make it worse, they just show the smoke a lot easier, for example if your turbo was already smoking a little bit and then you did a cat delete, the smoke would now be thicker

[@joshuavarela5647]

@@LifeOfTuners good to know cheers. Im planning to get a bov, intake and some bolt ons in the future, not really planning to do too much power mods, do you think id still require an hpfp( i know its not as bad as gen 2)

[@MetroidGamerFan]

@@joshuavarela5647 You should always do HPFP internals, because even stock your engine can run lean if you floor it from low RPM

[@Xlorntabis]

For higher mileage, and especially modified speeds, having aftermarket injector seals and having had the injectors serviced and flow tested would be good too. Great vid!

[@LifeOfTuners]

Good idea! And I appreciate it 🙏

[@038Dude]

That's on my to do list for sure, together with hpfp internals, dif braces and motor mounts.

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

@@038Dude oh thats good to know, hadn't heRx about differential braces before..

[@038Dude]

@@BabyCharlotteschannel Pcv valve and plate is another good one, the original plate enables oil to be pushed through the valve, which is something you really don't want. There are aftermarket plates which stop most of it, and it's even better when combined with an oil catch can.

[@LifeOfTuners]

ohh yes

[@MinT-tw8is]

I'm a mazdaspeed/Mps lover, specifically speed6. And I love this channel.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thank you! I love them so much too! Hence the channel lol!

[@olympic6195]

I would say you covered pretty much everything. Again great videos, keep up the great work 👍

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thanks for the continued support 💪

[@bigboostmcgee4211]

Nailed it.... keep them coming

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thanks brother 🙌

[@evandavis551]

aw man. I had a 2013 Gen 2 until it got totaled just a few days ago. This video makes me miss her.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh damn man that's rough :(

[@georgedragos9828]

I know some viral car related KZbin channels but they don't explain as good as you did. I learned a lot about Speed 6. Now I own a Mazda 6 with 2.3 NA engine. I'm gonna buy a Speed 6 i think next year.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thank you bro 🙏🙏 And yes your definitely should !!! They're so good

[@drifter9100]

Love speed content!

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thank you 🙌

[@uknowngamer1017]

For the 2006-2008 Mazda 6 3.0 NA's, I learned how to tune mine. Citrix open port v2 to plugin, and Mazdaedit to adjust the software. Hopefully this helps someone

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh damn, how hard is it?

[@syruss9748]

Got my speed6 Today😊

[@LifeOfTuners]

Yoooo! Nice, Well done!

[@eden4949]

Still speed6 content put up. Sweet.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Lessshhhgoooooo

[@infadelakainf]

Really wish this was produced last summer. I’m over 6k into a 4K Speed6

[@LifeOfTuners]

Fk pro that's rough :(

[@RazoE]

Your intros are the best 🤣

[@LifeOfTuners]

Thank you 😂😂

[@harris4778]

Do one for non-MPS 3’s and 6’s please!🤙🏻

[@LifeOfTuners]

I don't know enough about them :( though one thing I must say, rust is a phat problem. Also the 2.0 and 2.5s are always more reliable then the 2.3s

[@sohaiinthesky4596]

I have a mazspeed 6 with that rare ebony colour you're talking about. I was wondering if it would be more value to keep the same colour for respray or change it ??

[@tylerc161]

I'd like to get the entire kits for both front and rear bumpers of cars made in Canada or UK. The whole sprayer kit and rear sensors.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Ohh yeahh

[@038Dude]

The MPS 6 I just bought has 208.000 km on it and cost me 7750 euros, with the black RX8 wheels and some really nice Goodyear winter tires and Goodyear summer tires on the original wheels thrown in there. Good deal if you ask me.

[@LifeOfTuners]

oh yeah, i don’t really know what they go for over there but sounds good

[@038Dude]

I'm in the Netherland, and with that kinda millage they go for about 8 to 9k usually.

[@LifeOfTuners]

@@038Dude oh nice

[@pandarf1160]

hope you notice this, im looking at a gen 2 speed 3 2012, and it doesnt have a log book mechanic said it got rear ended but needed to replace bumper and tail lights only, Currently sitting at 116k for 15k$ is it worth it?

[@rayonwilliams6869]

Do a video for the 2004 Mazda speed 6 v6 g

[@LifeOfTuners]

"speed 6 v6" uhhhh ummm

[@jinxjinx2027]

Great video! I plan on getting one this year (which ever has the lower mileage). I plan on getting a muffler delete as soon as I buy it as my first mod. Any advice?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh nice! I'd personally get a resonator delete over a muffler delete, they sound real good with that chopped out!

[@jinxjinx2027]

@@LifeOfTuners hmm ok nice I saw a couple on amazon and eBay? Is there any good reliable brands u know personally without breaking the bank?

[@jinxjinx2027]

@@LifeOfTuners and also which mod is more important for a first mod. Cold air Intake or resonator/muffler delete?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Probably your cheapest and most quality bet, would be to go to an exhaust shop, they'll cut the old resonator out and weld in a new pipe, I believe that's usually around 40-90usd? Personally I'd go resonator delete first, because with an intake, it would be advisable (but not all the nessisary) to get a tune.

[@nelsonroblesjr2515]

I would appreciate a comparison of the tech packages and what they do, per year. I

[@LifeOfTuners]

I mean um it would be hard to make a full video on that, since it's all sort of in the names I guess, keyless entry, automatic lights and wipers etc?

[@nelsonroblesjr2515]

@@LifeOfTuners I understand that, I was hoping for that info in this video. Great info by the way.

[@LifeOfTuners]

I thought it kind of was? With the optional features? (Auto wipers, push start etc?)

[@2spook41]

God knows if you’ll see this but I’m looking at this speed 3, for 15k aud , 139xxx ks , full service history, is that good? Anything I should be worried about anything with the mileage

[@LifeOfTuners]

Hey. it depends on how much they go for in your country, if the timing chain hasn’t been done then that usually goes between 150-170km turbo failure usually happens in the same mileage as well Good service history is what really matters with these cars, they should be serviced/oil change every 5k kms

[@nothingp9975]

Bought a speed6 sport with 104k miles only issues it has rust on the corner of the hood and a little on the quarter panel. Payed $1.5k USD

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh damnnn, that seems like a great price, awesome

[@jeuzus]

im seeing one with 255k, 2006, thinking about picking it up , seems like a fun car , might have to swap out some internals i guess :)

[@jeuzus]

oh for 3.5k

[@jeuzus]

oh and 191kw mazda 6

[@LifeOfTuners]

Mm yeah, just no that at some stage the engine will go, but if you're prepared for that then great

[@jeuzus]

@@LifeOfTuners can't i inhibit the engine going with piston swaping or internals clean oslt?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Mmm I mean you could recondition the engine, but you might as well wait till the engine blows to do that. Usually it's the piston rings that go, either that or the rods bend due to running too much power

[@richardpichinino-borden5267]

Best catless dowpipe?

[@LifeOfTuners]

JJ MS3 performance did a really good job doing a video on this, but from what I here CPE make real good downpipes

[@mzr3553]

My mps have 245000km on clock.not using oil.still run good.just doing timing chain month end.i keep my egr valve clean every 10k and i do oil change every 5000km.and i found there is alot of ford alternative parts out there.thats way cheaper then mazda itself.

[@LifeOfTuners]

That's exactly it, if you take care of them well, like you have, they can last a very long time!

[@mzr3553]

@@LifeOfTuners i work at ford dealer in parts department.i have alot of experience with ford and mazda parts.there is ford alternative for alot of mazda parts on mps.like the camshaft and crankshaft friction washers.the st focus 2.0 ecoboost use same stuff.also the mustang 2.3 ecoboost use same cranksensor as mps.and at my ford dealer its way cheaper.always search on internet aswell and look out for the ford alternative nrs.also like the vvt solonoid on valve cover.at my mazda its 360 us dollars.at ford the same part 86 usd dollars.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh damn, that's way cheaper, that's a great trick bro. I work at a ford parts centre, kinda similar I guess

[@mzr3553]

@@LifeOfTuners alot of times when u punch in ford part nr it show its replacing a mazda part nr.thats when u can see was the mazda part nr a mps part nr or what.but ya.there is alot of ford alternative parts that u can use thats wayyy cheaper then mazda.also the old st focus 2.5 with volvo engine use same rear trailing arms as mps.and its cheaper then mazda itself.i did oil filter spin on conversion on my gen 1 mps.so im using rs ecoboost oil filter.cheap and qaility and im using ford motorcraft 5w30 full synthetic oil.i also replaced my gearbox oil which was normal gl4 with the st focus and rs focus transmision oil.its a full synthetic 75W FE oil.car shift smoother and no more chatter and lsd wine.

[@LifeOfTuners]

That's awesome ay, can't go wrong with cheaper parts when they're also of oem quality. Iirc some varients of ford oil filter fits on a 4g63T

[@chrisy1163]

literally can't find a damn coolant overflow tank for a 06 mazdaspeed3 bk series 2.

[@LifeOfTuners]

JohnnyPartsNZ if yr in NZ ahaa

[@Sr.Ms3]

so im looking for a 2nd gen speed 3, there's one that has 73k kms, hasnt been winter driven since 2015, no rust and the engine mods he has done are: Aire intake Cobb Accesport v3 After market exhaust no HPFP mentioned, its 2013 and the guy is asking $17k CAD, should i be weary about purchasing this, or just not even consider it?

[@LifeOfTuners]

Noo that sounds like a very good car, low KMs, never winter driven, no rust, now I don't know about how much is a good price in Canada, but 17k sounds a little bit steep, though maybe that's what they cost In Canada for a good one

[@Sr.Ms3]

@@LifeOfTuners 17k is pretty high, seen a bunch come and go for a lot cheaper with around the same kms, but yeah, thanks for your opinion, will keep this car as an option only if the guy can come way down in price

[@DaCoDgamer]

So my 2010 ms3 is going through a lot of oil, a couple quarts every couple of weeks but I check for leaks in all places where leaks should be checked, there’s little to no smoke at all in idle or during revs(that I can notice) I change the oil every 3k miles any ideas on what it can be? Do you think it’s the k04?

[@LifeOfTuners]

I mean it could be the turbo for sure, but there's also a chance that your engines on the way out, how many miles are you on?

[@DaCoDgamer]

@@LifeOfTuners barely 93k miles it bought it at 85k with just an intake then I put the HPFP around 90 k miles

[@LifeOfTuners]

Well that's right around when the turbos start to go out, so that is good news 👀

[@DaCoDgamer]

@@LifeOfTuners hopefully! time to start looking at the CSTR4 or BNR 🤪

[@LifeOfTuners]

Ohhh let's go 👀

[@FxzzyXVII]

I got a 2009 Mazdaspeed3 with 145k miles on it, came with a cold air intake, now it’s at 147k and I haven’t been babying it but not beating on it either but I am kinda scared now 😅... noticed white smoke comes out when you heavily accelerate, do I need to get a new turbo or sum??? Help me out pls

[@LifeOfTuners]

Nah bro, that should be fine, the turbos smoking is most noticable at idle. And even when it does start to smoke, if you don't mind the embarrament (and oil consumption) theirs nothing wrong with just leaving it

[@FxzzyXVII]

@@LifeOfTuners alright thanks for the info!!

[@LifeOfTuners]

Anytime!

[@BCBe4tS]

What if i found one with 93k km and full stock car? What to look for?

[@LifeOfTuners]

that is perfect, just rust really

[@marshallzachan5916]

About to buy a 2008 Mazdaspeed 3

[@LifeOfTuners]

That's great, though I saw the comment before it's edited, 11.5K NZ is way too much for 248k, unless it's got a new engine. If it hasn't, I'd be paying 7k Max, I still wouldn't buy it at that price, as it has a high chance of blowing up soon

[@marshallzachan5916]

@@LifeOfTuners haha yeah I meant 148k kms, and then I thought I better hide the fact Incase someone else snagged it.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Ah right, I mean that's not too high, 200+ is when they typically blow up. But make sure it's had its timing chain replaced, they usually tend to start going bad around 150k

[@marshallzachan5916]

@@LifeOfTuners yeah imma hit him up today and I heard you can feel for slack by reaching in through the oil fil cap

[@LifeOfTuners]

Yeah you can, great thing in NZ, there's quite a big following for mazdaspeeds

[@futureless5974]

wasn't the speed6 in a yellow color aswell?

[@LifeOfTuners]

No I don't believe so

[@CentinalxGaming]

There's currently a mazdaspeed 6 on sale a lil ways out from where I live thats selling for $12,499 Completely stock, body is mint and it only has 39k miles on it. Man if I had the money 😞

[@LifeOfTuners]

What country is this? That sounds cleannnnn

[@CentinalxGaming]

@@LifeOfTuners United States! Yeah it's beautiful.

[@LifeOfTuners]

Sounds beautiful, I'm not from the US, but that does sound pretty damn Expensive

[@thetechguy7449]

Found a speed6 with 120k miles for 5k. Body is in excellent condition, only mods are a intake and a bpv plus a better clutch. Is it worth it?

[@LifeOfTuners]

I don't know what mazdaspeeds cost in your market sorry

[@thetechguy7449]

@@LifeOfTuners no problem

[@starsandwars5509]

@@thetechguy7449 sound like a good deal

[@brandonnwin]

Do you think a 2013 mazdaspeed3 with 30,000 miles on it for $20k(usd) is worth? (bone stock)

[@LifeOfTuners]

Damn, sounds really clean, late model, low as miles, now I don't know the American market, but 20k sounds like a lot, definately sounds like one of the cleanest examples, but no example is 20k imo

[@iant443]

Im looking at a 2011 with 48k miles for $16k usd tomorrow

[@HierarchyOfWeeds]

that sounds way better than most any i can find in the far north east, best one I’ve seen is a 110,000k mile (probably boutta go in the near future) unmolested but missing stock wheels (on steelies) in red at a dealer going for $10,000 still

[@mrgurulittle7000]

How well does the Mazdaspeed perform on snow?

[@LifeOfTuners]

The 6's AWD system is pretty damn good on snow, the 3s on the other hand are fwd, so get some snow tyres and pray for the best lol

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Thx

[@martytdd1606]

It's excellent in the snow. I daily drove one during a really bad winter back in 2010 (Ireland) didn't fit winter tyres, but nothing stopped it. They seem very balanced and agile too, compared to an Audi with quattro with similar weight.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

@@martytdd1606 I see.👍🙏Thanks!

[@kiandacoda6577]

Wish Mazda made Mazdaspeed3 AWD sedan! smaller than speed6

[@LifeOfTuners]

i don’t aha, i my opinion i prefer hatches and fwd just because of weight/more drama/sharper handling

[@Cqami]

about to look at one that’s 140k miles for 2,900$ little worried

[@LifeOfTuners]

For 2900 though, you can't go too wrong, even if it blows up

[@princesssolace4337]

Malaysia don't get Gen1/Speed6. No black for Gen2

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh wow, I didn't know that :(

[@princesssolace4337]

@@LifeOfTuners But we are the only country in S.E.A that Mazda officially sold the Gen2. Even Thailand didn't get it😁

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh wow, yeah atleast you got some

[@princesssolace4337]

@@LifeOfTuners 100 units, thats all for the whole country.

[@jjdidy]

Dude, that "silver" isn't any ordinary Silver, its "moist silver" ;)

[@LifeOfTuners]

Ohhh spicy! 🥵

[@Dyl_Cam]

Speeds are slowly creeping from 12k under 100k miles, to around 15k under 100k miles. I gotta hurry up! I literally have wanted one since I was 12, screw any other car!

[@LifeOfTuners]

yessss very slowly!

[@Luckydimegarage713]

The us came 295 hp 285 tq

[@LifeOfTuners]

noooo

[@aaronbibeau8964]

My gen 1 hatch got 220,000 Clicks on it

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh damn nice to see she's lasting

[@arokiingaming8847]

Fuck i know this is 2 years old lol but do the NZ prices you have in this video still apply ?

[@Pharrell1]

Im seeing them around 20k now and i still have another year of saving to do🤣🤣

[@user-sv4rp3yd4x]

Iv just bought one for £5400 with 105k miles onit, bone stock no mods

[@LifeOfTuners]

let’s gooo

[@user-sv4rp3yd4x]

@@LifeOfTuners going in for a service on Monday, but my first review is it's a little pocket rocket

[@LifeOfTuners]

@@user-sv4rp3yd4x ohhh hell yeah bud

[@HierarchyOfWeeds]

whoever disliked is a salty wrx owner

[@LifeOfTuners]

For sure ahahah

[@friedanal509]

5:60 wtf happened there

[@LifeOfTuners]

Engine went bang oop

[@tongankiwi1683]

Comment

[@LifeOfTuners]

Ayyy helping with the algorithm I see! I'm also from NZ 🇳🇿

[@Bv1nte]

So...by your video...I should run away from a Mazda dealer maintained car, because the recommend service interval is 12000km🤷🏼‍♂️

[@LifeOfTuners]

Honestly, 12,000kms is too long for these, it's well known in the community, espically amoungst those that have had many of these cars, that you should be doing it every 5k-8k kms (3-5k miles) They're temprimental engines that are very fussy, but treat them right and they'll treat you right

[@Bv1nte]

@@LifeOfTuners unless you buy one new, you will never find one with 8k km services from new. New cars need to follow brand service intervals to maintain warranty. And I doubt that the 1st owner would bring the car for expensive dealer service before time😂

[@LifeOfTuners]

I mean if it's been done correctly for the majority of its life it should be alright I guess, the most important years, being the latest years before you've bought it. And remeber in 2013 when the last one was made, the mazdaspeed engine had been out for 8 ish years, some select people knew about maintaining them, though only the real fans would've known

[@Bv1nte]

Telling you that because I'm looking to buy one and the service manual always shows 10/12k km service intervals from new on Mazda dealers🤷🏼‍♂️

[@LifeOfTuners]

Yes I know that, but trust the people who have spent their money on it and have spent years on years around them. If you go by that logic, you'd probaly assume that since it runs a timing chain (not belt) that they don't need to be replaced (since chains aren't meant to stretch) but they do and you do need to replace them

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

Ima try to sell my blown speed 6 for 3k see all the messages of people trolling me lol

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh yeah, the trolls must suck :( seems like a fair price, considering over there blown up MazdaSpeeds sell for more, but running ones are cheaper then here in New Zealand.

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

@@LifeOfTuners I’m sure everyone will say the car isn’t worth more then 1-2k blown

[@LifeOfTuners]

Oh right really, I don't really know prices over there, but yeah after seeing Stevens videos on it, that was my understanding of prices over there

[@mazdaspeedg2380]

@@LifeOfTuners atleast in texas I’m sure I could sell it for 3k in another state

[@LifeOfTuners]

@@mazdaspeedg2380 oh true ay

[@haydenmellsop2270]

Terrorists win 😂😂😂

[@LifeOfTuners]

Indeed 👀😒