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Mazda 3

Unfortunately for Mazda, the 3 has never replicated the performance of the larger 6, which has always been at the sharp end of the Driver Power Top 100. But 27th is a decent result, and it finished well ahead of the VW Golf, SEAT Leon and Vauxhall Astra. The 3 is consistent – 15th for reliability is its best score – but look elsewhere if you want excitement

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RATINGS (1 is best)

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  • Reliability
  • Build Quality
  • Running Costs
  • Performance
  • Braking
  • Ride Quality
  • Handling
  • Practicality
  • Comfort
  • Ease of Driving
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  • 15
  • 34
  • 55
  • 31
  • 22
  • 41
  • 24
  • 40
  • 47
  • 48

PREVIOUS RESULTS

  • Manufactured
  • 2006 Result
  • 2003-present
  • 21st

MANUFACTURER VERDICT

A fall of four, but Mazda is still in the top 10 and 11 places ahead of parent firm, Ford. The arrival of the new 6 this year and the 2’s popularity should see a rise again next year.

FURTHER READING

Read our review of the Mazda 3 here

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