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Mazda 3

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Overall Average Rating - 85.66%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 27th

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 15th
Build Quality: 34th
Running Costs: 55th
Performance: 31st
Braking: 22nd
Ride Quality: 41st
Handling: 24th
Practicality: 40th
Comfort: 47th
Ease of Driving: 48th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 9th)

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.

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