Representative photoMechanic for a 1992 Mazda MX-3
Mechanic for the 1992 Mazda MX-3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 8.4 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 1992 Mazda MX-3 for mechanic
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
1992 Mazda MX-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.9 L | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 29 | 26 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 30 | 26 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,700 | US$3,050 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,914 | $3,318 | $3,658 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1992 Mazda MX-3
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 45 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (32), suspension (7) and electrical system (5). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V674000 | 2015-10-19 | electrical system:ignition:switch | Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, grease applied to the contact points inside the ignition switch may become conductive and... |
| 97V211000 | 1997-11-18 | seat belts:front:webbing | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAN BECOME JAMMED IN THE RAIL RENDERING THE SHOULDER BELT INOPERATIVE. |
| 97V116000 | 1997-07-22 | suspension:front:springs:coil springs | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the MX-3
The 1992 Mazda MX-3 and mechanical repairs or maintenance: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
About your MX-3
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the MX-3. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It uses the 1.6L 4-cylinder and front-wheel drive.
How the request works
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
A car meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Your move
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request mechanic
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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