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Long-term Mazda 3 MPS
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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…
24 Oct 2007
Mazda 3 MPS
Mazda 3 MPS
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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?
5 Jun 2007
Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport
Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport
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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
17 Apr 2007
Mazda 3 MPS
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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
13 Dec 2006
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Mazda 3 MPS
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Mazda 3 MPS

The Mazda 3 MPS has taken the lead in the sporty hatch power stakes
18 Oct 2006
Mazda 3 Sport
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Mazda 3 Sport

When was the last time you saw a Mazda 3 on the road? Mazda wants to remedy the situation and has launched a revised version of the 3
2 Aug 2006
Mazda 3 1.6D TS2
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Mazda 3 1.6D TS2

On sale next month, the Mazda 3 gets subtle exterior and interior changes, improved equipment levels and suspension tweaks
5 Jul 2006
Mazda 3 MPS
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Mazda 3 MPS

Mazda has always lacked presence in the hot hatch sector. Not any more with the 3 MPS
5 Jul 2006
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport
Side view of Mazda 3 Sport
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Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

It's been crash, bang, wallop with our Mazda 3 Sport, but how's it performed when it hasn't been in the wars?
7 Feb 2006
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport
Side view of Mazda 3
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Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

Whoever coined the phrase "less is more" obviously struck a chord at Mazda. A decade ago, the company was aiming high in the numbers game with its 323…
28 Sep 2005
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Mazda 3 2.0 Sport
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Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

Double trouble! That's what we've encountered in recent weeks as the Mazda 3 became the second car on our fleet to require a new rear bumper. As was t…
28 Jun 2005
Mazda 3
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Mazda 3

It's been a slow start to life on our fleet for the Mazda 3 - literally. As consumer reporter, much of my time is spent in the city ferrying products …
6 Apr 2005
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Mazda 3 1.6 TD TS
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Mazda 3 1.6 TD TS

Less than a decade ago, diesel engines were found in only 10 per cent of all small hatchbacks. Mostly French and German models, they were fairly good,…
26 May 2004
Mazda 3 TD S saloon
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Mazda 3 TD S saloon

Time was when Japanese manufacturers were reluctant to build diesel engines for their cars. But strong European sales mean they can no longer ignore o…
25 Feb 2004