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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…
Long-term tests
24 Oct 2007
Mazda 3 MPS
Mazda 3 MPS

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
Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport
Mazda 3 2.0 D Sport

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
Mazda 3 MPS

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
Mazda 3 MPS

Mazda 3 MPS

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

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
Road tests
2 Aug 2006
Mazda 3 1.6D TS2

Mazda 3 1.6D TS2

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

Mazda 3 MPS

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

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?
Long-term tests
7 Feb 2006
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport
Side view of Mazda 3

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…
Long-term tests
28 Sep 2005
Mazda 3 2.0 Sport

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…
Long-term tests
28 Jun 2005
Mazda 3

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 …
Long-term tests
6 Apr 2005
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Mazda 3 1.6 TD TS

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,…
Road tests
26 May 2004
Mazda 3 TD S saloon

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…
Road tests
25 Feb 2004