Car financing: Mazda Mazda3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a Mazda Mazda3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Mazda Mazda3 year
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 32 |
| 2019 | 6 | 74 |
| 2018 | 4 | 109 |
| 2017 | 2 | 84 |
| 2016 | 6 | 104 |
| 2015 | 4 | 130 |
| 2014 | 4 | 138 |
| 2013 | 1 | 117 |
| 2012 | 1 | 226 |
| 2011 | 2 | 132 |
| 2010 | 3 | 686 |
| 2009 | 3 | 115 |
| 2008 | 2 | 303 |
| 2007 | 2 | 222 |
| 2006 | 1 | 166 |
| 2005 | 2 | 97 |
| 2004 | 2 | 145 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Mazda Mazda3
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the Mazda Mazda3; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the Mazda Mazda3, here are the facts that matter.
What to check on the Mazda3
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
Living with the Mazda3
As a car, it is easy to drive and park in the city.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Rent it for a week first
If the Mazda3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the Mazda3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Try the Mazda3 on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. The years table on this page shows where the Mazda3 changed.
When you know your dates
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a Mazda Mazda3 from us first.
Ask us about the Mazda Mazda3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Mazda Mazda3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Mazda Mazda3
Does CarmaCars sell the Mazda Mazda3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a Mazda Mazda3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.