The best Mazda3 models are the 2009, 2018-2020, and 2022 models, which have received high praise for their impressive driving dynamics, stylish design, and advanced technology features. The worst Mazda3 models are the 2008, 2010-2013, and 2019 models, which have reported issues with reliability. The top-of-the-line Mazda3 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus, for the hatchback, costs more than $35,000. The priciest Corolla, the XSE, starts at just $26,700. It includes heated seats, synthetic leather brassrox. 399 posts · Joined 2017. #3 · Dec 23, 2022. The Gen 3 Mazda 3 is known for being especially reliable and up there with many Honda and Toyota's. Gen 4 regressed to slightly above average, but do avoid a 2019 model when it was first redesigned. TNThomas. The latest Mazda 3 finished 15th out of 24 models in the family cars section of our 2021 What Car? Reliability Survey so it’s fairly reliable but there are quite a few more dependable options. 2013 MazdaSpeed 3 short review from 49,000 to 87,000. I purchased a used 2013 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 with 49.5k miles in 2017 and I knew I wanted one well before 2013. It has been a very reliable car stock and even with performance mods after the fact. I get good gas mileage ~19-21 mpg given my commute is all city. The Mazda3 is generally very reliable, though the first gen (04-09) in particular had rust issues and leaky oil seals as it got older. I know the first gen Mazdaspeed3 could suffer blown motors due to LSPI issues, I'm not sure if that was settled in second gen or not. It is also worth thinking about a Focus ST, depending on budget. The Mazda MX-5 Miata Reliability Rating is , which ranks it 8th out of 21 for subcompact cars. The average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Mazda MX-5 Miata is $429, compared to an average of $456 for subcompact cars and $652 for all vehicle models. The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across With proper maintenance, a Mazda3 is typically good for just shy of 200,000 miles, with 0.5% of all models sold able to eclipse that mark, according to iSeeCars research. We sift through 15 years of Mazda3 to see which years are the most reliable. Read to see which Mazda3 models ranked highest for reliability. The compact 5-passenger sedan arrives in the U.S. market in early 2022. Read the full review. Easy on the eyes and pleasing to drive, the 2023 Mazda Mazda3 is an engaging small 4-door that’s big on personality. In both sedan and hatchback form, it can make a great everyday commuter car that’s also perfect for weekend drives on twisty roads. As reliable as Honda and Toyota? No. More reliable than American and German cars, yes. As long as you take care of them, Mazdas hold up pretty well. The big problem with them used to be that they rusted. That's what killed my first car (Mazda 626). Not sure if that's the case anymore. GCBUBUb.