Overall reader verdict 4 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    4 out of 5 stars

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Mazda 3 (09-) Hatchback
9 reader reviews for Mazda 3 Hatchback.
  • 1.6D TS2 5dr

    Jason Morton , North Lanarkshire . Date: 03/11/2011
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    I Bought this car in summer 2011, and it is brilliant, apart from road noise which is a bit loud when on the motorway, but it handles so well and so cheap to run to run i easily get 60 mpg on the motorway and even round town it still pushes 50 mpg. The best thing is, its only 30 pound a year road tax which is brilliant i owned an Audi A4 before this car and decided to get something cheaper, i haven't missed the Audi at all. It also has loads of toys, from rain sensored wipers to automatic head lights, and has 6 disc changer in dash, bluetooth and ipod connectivity.

    Overall i would buy this car over any of its rivals.

    And it lookes fantastic.

  • 1.6 Takuya 5dr

    Dominic Amans , . Date: 23/03/2011
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      34

    My car

    Have only done 4k in six months since purchase but the Takuaya is definately a good purchase. Got me out of a hole when my previous Mazda 6 "died" - (DPF fault) - Fuel economy is not good - manage about 34 MPG in mixed urban and country side driving- have seen 44MPG but only on a dual carrageway at 60MPH. However as i was only getting 42-44MPg out of a TDI Mazda 6 and with Derv at 6 pence a litre more i seem to be winning. If only they madea Takuaya with the 1.6D engine! Equipment is excelent especially the heated seats and for the money nothing gets close

  • 2.2D 185 Sport 5dr

    Jabbar Sardar , West Yorkshire . Date: 16/03/2011
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      40

    My car

    We have just purchased the 2.2d (185) sport in the top spec with leather etc. The car is fantastic to drive and we are really impressed. This is my wife's car for the daily school run and usual city round around. The car looks stunning, has superb handling and so far everyone likes the styling!

  • 1.6 Sport 5dr

    Helen Briggs , . Date: 13/02/2011
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Average MPG
      39

    My car

    I puchased my Mazda 3 1.6 Sport in September 2009. I have found this car a pleasure to drive, it is so smooth. It is by no means the quickest car I have owned, but as a frequent motorway user, I find it exceptional. MPG may not be as stated by manufacturer, although I have been pretty close. The specification on this car is fantastic, the bluetooth and BT Audio feature is amazing. I have loved my time with this car, and will be sad to say goodbye.