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Mazda 3 Fastback review

The Mazda 3 Fastback offers practicality, style and costs no more than the hatchback version

In-depth reviews

6 Aug 2014

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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?

Car group tests

6 Aug 2014

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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

Car group tests

2 Jul 2014

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Mazda 3 Fastback 2014 review

Attractive four-door Mazda 3 Fastback is a surprise sales hit

Road tests

6 Jun 2014

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Peugeot 308 vs rivals

The new Peugeot 308 hatch takes on the SEAT Leon and Mazda 3

Car group tests

22 May 2014

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Mazda3 Sport Nav

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

Road tests

6 May 2014

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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 Hybrid review

We review Mazda's first production hybrid car, the Mazda 3 Fastback Hybrid

Road tests

22 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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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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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 MPS

We get behind the wheel of the revised Mazda 3 MPS hot hatch to find out if it's now a contender

Road tests

4 Jan 2013

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Mazda 3 MPS (2009-2013) review

The Mazda 3 MPS is one of the most powerful hot hatchbacks you can buy, but is some way off the pace compared to more modern rivals

In-depth reviews

12 Jun 2012

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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 MPS vs Ford Focus RS

Can Mazda’s red-hot new Mazda 3 MPS beat Ford’s barnstorming Focus RS? We put them head-to-head for a duel to remember.

Car group tests

2 Oct 2009

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Mazda 3 MPS

It used to top the hot hatch power charts – so can latest model put its output to better use?

Road tests

11 Sep 2009

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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

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Mazda 3

The Mazda 3 doesn't really stand out compared to cheaper, newer rivals.

In-depth reviews

1 May 2008

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Long-term Mazda 3 MPS

We're on first-name terms with our Mazda dealer after a spate of calls to sort a problem on our 3 MPS. But it hasn't spoiled our enjoyment of our supe…

Long-term tests

24 Oct 2007

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Mazda 3 MPS

It was in at the deep end for our new Mazda 3 MPS, with a trip to Europe's top race track. So is the car a winner?

Long-term tests

5 Jun 2007

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Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport

The Mazda 3 possesses a fine mix of subtle design, good economy and strong performance

Road tests

17 Apr 2007

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Mazda 3 MPS

The new Mazda 3 MPS comes with an incredible 256bhp, courtesy of its turbocharged 2.3-litre engine

Road tests

13 Dec 2006

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Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda 3 MPS has taken the lead in the sporty hatch power stakes

Road tests

18 Oct 2006