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Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review

Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review
A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
3 May 2022
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review

New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine
14 May 2021
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review

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
5 Jan 2021
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK

250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK
Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen
5 Aug 2020
Mazda 3 review

Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are better all-rounders
4 Feb 2020
MINI Clubman vs Mazda 3

MINI Clubman vs Mazda 3
The MINI Clubman offers more space than a hatch, but does it work as a compact family car? We pitched it against the Mazda 3 to find out
12 Nov 2019
New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review

New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review
We find out if the new Mazda 3 makes more sense as a saloon
5 Nov 2019
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Mazda 3 review

Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 offers sharp handling and lots of kit, making it a serious contender in the hatchback class
13 Aug 2019
New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced

New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced
The Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X will go on sale in the UK this October, priced from £23,555
18 Jul 2019
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review

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?
14 Jul 2019
Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf

Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf
The new Mazda 3 aims to muscle in on the UK’s best-selling family hatchbacks, the VW Golf and Ford Focus. We put it to the test
22 Jun 2019
New Mazda 3 2019 review

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?
17 May 2019
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-D 2019 review

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?
17 May 2019
Mazda 3 Sport Black 2018 review

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?
30 Apr 2018
Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition arrives for 2018

Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition arrives for 2018
Mazda re-releases the Sport Black special edition version of its 3 family hatchback
3 Apr 2018
New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review

New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review
Mazda's clever Skyactiv-X tech promises to squeeze more efficiency from the internal combustion engine
21 Feb 2018
Used Mazda 3 (Mk2, 2008-2013) review

Used Mazda 3 (Mk2, 2008-2013) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk2 (2008-2013)
9 May 2017
Mazda 3 vs Renault Megane

Mazda 3 vs Renault Megane
Has a facelift enhanced the appeal of the Mazda 3 family hatch? We find out as we test it against the Renault Megane
2 Jan 2017
Honda Civic vs Mazda 3

Honda Civic vs Mazda 3
The new Honda Civic Sport belies its entry-level status, but is it a better buy than its Mazda 3 rival?
15 Oct 2016
New Mazda 3 2016 facelift review

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
4 Oct 2016
New 2017 Mazda 3 revealed: prices, specs and on sale date

New 2017 Mazda 3 revealed: prices, specs and on sale date
Mazda reveals its updated Mazda 3 range will go on sale next month priced from £17,595
7 Sep 2016
New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road

New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road
Limited-run, petrol-only Mazda 3 Sport Black available to order on April 1st from £20,995
29 Mar 2016
Mazda 3 vs Volkswagen Golf

Mazda 3 vs Volkswagen Golf
As diesel and petrol prices level out, which fuel is the best? We pitch the new 1.5-litre diesel Mazda 3 against VW’s petrol Golf
9 Feb 2016
New Mazda 3 diesel review

New Mazda 3 diesel review
Does smaller, greener diesel boost the stylish Mazda 3 hatchback’s appeal?
22 Jan 2016
BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf & Mazda 3

BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf & Mazda 3
Is the BMW 116d ED the best compact hatch for business and family buyers? We find out as it takes on VW and Mazda
28 May 2015
Long-term test review: Mazda 3

Long-term test review: Mazda 3
Final report: After nearly 32,000 miles, our man’s at one with his trusty steed
16 Feb 2015
Mazda 3 vs Audi A3 & BMW 1 Series: video group test

Mazda 3 vs Audi A3 & BMW 1 Series: video group test
The Mazda 3 is a great-value alternative to German rivals from BMW and Audi. See how it fares in our video
18 Dec 2014
Gripping tale: Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 3

Gripping tale: Subaru Impreza vs Mazda 3
Is four-wheel drive enough for the new Subaru Impreza to leave the Mazda 3 trailing?
29 Oct 2014
Mazda 3 Fastback review 

Mazda 3 Fastback review
The Mazda 3 Fastback offers practicality, style and costs no more than the hatchback version
6 Aug 2014
Kia Optima vs Audi & Mazda rivals

Kia Optima vs Audi & Mazda rivals
Kia has given its Optima saloon catwalk looks as part of a facelift. Does it have what it takes to beat rivals from Mazda and Audi?
6 Aug 2014
Mazda 3 Fastback vs Volkswagen Jetta

Mazda 3 Fastback vs Volkswagen Jetta
Do four-door versions of our favourite hatchbacks have the same appeal? We compare new Mazda 3 Fastback with VW Jetta
2 Jul 2014
Mazda 3 Fastback 2014 review

Mazda 3 Fastback 2014 review
Attractive four-door Mazda 3 Fastback is a surprise sales hit
6 Jun 2014
Peugeot 308 vs rivals

Peugeot 308 vs rivals
The new Peugeot 308 hatch takes on the SEAT Leon and Mazda 3
22 May 2014
Mazda3 Sport Nav

Mazda3 Sport Nav
The Mazda3 Sport Nav is a more than worthy rival to the Ford Focus Titanium X and Volkswagen Golf GT
6 May 2014