Mazda 3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 review

The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are more practical all-rounders

In-depth reviews

14 Mar 2024

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Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review

Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch

Long-term tests

5 Jan 2021

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Mazda 3 review

The Mazda 3 offers sharp handling and lots of kit, making it a serious contender in the hatchback class

In-depth reviews

13 Aug 2019

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New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review

Can Mazda's clever new SkyActiv-X engine give the Mazda 3 hatch petrol performance with diesel economy?

Road tests

14 Jul 2019

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New Mazda 3 2019 review

The sleek new Mazda 3 takes the fight to the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but is it as good as it looks on British roads?

Road tests

17 May 2019

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New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-D 2019 review

Can the new Mazda 3 really be a serious rival for the class-leading hatchback favourites; the VW Golf and Ford Focus?

Road tests

17 May 2019

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Mazda 3 Sport Black 2018 review

Limited-edition Mazda 3 Sport Black hatch has plenty of kit and feels well made, but how does it compare to the standard models?

Road tests

30 Apr 2018

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New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review

Mazda's clever Skyactiv-X tech promises to squeeze more efficiency from the internal combustion engine

Road tests

21 Feb 2018

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Used Mazda 3 (Mk2, 2008-2013) review

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk2 (2008-2013)

Used car tests

9 May 2017

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New Mazda 3 2016 facelift review

The stylish Mazda 3 hatch gets G-Vectoring tech like 6 saloon - we drive the lightly facelifted model in the UK

Road tests

4 Oct 2016

Mazda 3 hatchback 2016 SKYACTIV Diesel - front tracking

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New Mazda 3 diesel review

Does smaller, greener diesel boost the stylish Mazda 3 hatchback’s appeal?

Road tests

22 Jan 2016

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Long-term test review: Mazda 3

Final report: After nearly 32,000 miles, our man’s at one with his trusty steed

Long-term tests

16 Feb 2015

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Mazda 3 120ps SE

£199 per month with a £4,059 deposit (5.9 per cent APR)

Car group tests

29 Jan 2014

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Mazda 3 2.2 2014 review

The Mazda 3 2.2 is a stylish new hatch, but how will it fare on British roads?

Road tests

26 Nov 2013

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Mazda 3 1.5 SkyActiv review

The new Mazda 3 1.5 SkyActiv ignores the recent trend for small-capacity turbos

Road tests

24 Oct 2013

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Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-CNG concept

Mazda will unveil a new CNG concept at the Tokyo Motor Show, along with engine variants available in the new Mazda 3

News

22 Oct 2013

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Mazda 3

£247.89 per month with no deposit (0 per cent APR)

Best cars & vans

10 Oct 2013

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New Mazda 3 2014 review

We take a spin in a pre-production version of the new Mazda 3 to see how the Ford Focus rival is shaping up

Road tests

11 Jul 2013

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All-new Mazda 3 2014 revealed

New Mazda 3 features Mazda 6 design, efficient engines and internet connectivity, with hybrid and saloon to follow later this year

News

27 Jun 2013

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New Mazda 3 leaked

Pictures of the new Mazda 3 have been leaked, revealing a design inspired by the Mazda 6 saloon

News

3 Jun 2013

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Mazda 3 review

Good to drive and beautifully built, the Mazda 3 is a good alternative to the VW Golf or Ford Focus

In-depth reviews

14 Mar 2013

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Mazda 3 2.2D Sport

We get behind the wheel of the powerful diesel version of facelifted Mazda 3

Road tests

19 Jan 2012

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Mazda 3 2.0d

This Mazda 3 looks subtle, but it is Britain’s most powerful diesel hatch

Road tests

23 Nov 2011

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Mazda 3 1.6D Sport Nav

Upgraded Mazda 3 gets new looks, extra kit and revised suspension

Road tests

31 Oct 2011

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Mazda 3

After a tough winter, hatch is due a check-up. Does it get a clean bill of health?

Long-term tests

18 Mar 2011

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Mazda 3 1.6D

Improved engine ups ante on hatch

Road tests

26 Nov 2010

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Mazda 3

Our five-door comes head-to-head with its legendary sporting cousin at 24-hour race

Long-term tests

18 Oct 2010

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Mazda 3 vs rivals

Mazda’s new 3 is already proven as a top family hatch. Now, the entry car meets great-value rivals from Hyundai and Chevy in a budget battle

Car group tests

7 Aug 2009

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Mazda3 i-stop

Mazda's Focus rival is the first model in the line-up to get the firm's sophisticated i-stop system

Road tests

2 Jul 2009

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New Mazda 3 vs VW Golf

Can Mazda’s all-new 3 end the VW Golf’s reign at the top of the family hatch class? We find out

Car group tests

19 Jun 2009

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Mazda 3 1.6 D

Hatch holds its own against mainstream rivals

Road tests

29 May 2009

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Mazda 3

Our verdict on most popular version of latest family hatch.

Road tests

27 Mar 2009

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Mazda 3 1.6 MZ-CD

Is three the magic number for Mazda?

Road tests

21 Jan 2009

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Mazda 3

We get early taste of japan’s all-new hatch

Road tests

16 Oct 2008

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Mazda 3 SISS

Focus rival debuts firm’s new stop-start technology

Road tests

26 Sep 2008