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2004 Mazda MAZDA3 User Reviews

2004 Mazda MAZDA3 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 60 reviews

  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"power" 24 reviews
"ride" 24 reviews
"fuel economy" 23 reviews
"handling" 23 reviews
"style" 7 reviews
CONS
"power" 7 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"space" 4 reviews
"storage" 3 reviews
"in snow" 3 reviews

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Justin writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 s Review
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everything

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back seat leg room

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Good Car — good car, has nice acceleration for a 4 cyl. good handleing corners very well the sound system is very good also 6 disc in dash with factory equalizer and amp it is a family car but yet it is sporty

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Richard writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 S Hatchback Review
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Handling and Zoom-Zoom!!

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Not the easiest or cheapest to work on. Serious mods hard to come by.

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I Love My Virgin1. Still Wish For My Old Honda Though. Inga Was A Great Car. — Love the interior/exterior appearance of the car. She handles well now with the upgrades and realignment. Could use a bit more power... not as much as the MS3 has, but somewhere in the 200hp range would be great. Short of a few repairs and a list of elective mods, she's been pretty cheap to own and operate. ZOOM-ZOOM!!!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Abbas writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 i Review
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great car to drive feels good

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ground clearence need attention

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Mazda Axela 2004 Manual 1.5cc — Mazda Axela 2004 manual 1500cc is the spec of this car! Performance very good acceleration,very good on fuel and feels very sporty. cons:- need more ground clearance ,leg room,suspension too stiff overall fun to drive and do loads of mods economical comfortable.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Andrey writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 S Hatchback Review
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great on gas, and also accelration is crazy good.

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hard to find body kits, not too many performance parts,

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Zoom-zoom Mazda 3 Sp23 Hb — So this is a 2004 sp23 (sport package 2.3) hatchback, a very kick ass car, most would think mazda pffft nothing much...wrong! but this sport package is ripping the asphalt from beneath your tires, looks can be deceiving, haha who knew?

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Nicole writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 i Review
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gas mileage, fun to drive, practical.

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It doesn't ride as smoothly as my Buick.

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I Love It. — It's definitely got a lot of pep for a little 4 cylinder. It corners great too. Plus I have a really good warranty, so it's not costly yet. Also, it's very fun to drive. Very spunky. =) And I've named my little car too. She's my little kitten.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Darlinda writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 S Hatchback Review
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zooms! Good on gas.

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could corner abit better but does do pretty well.

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Handles Well — love my zoom zoom! I like the colour..when I walked onto the lot, I saw it first! Knew she be coming home with me! I enjoy driving it very much! I find her to be pretty good on fuel..low maintenance...so far and had her for 2 years!

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Ilan writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 s Review
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Good accleration, very good braking and handling, high cuality trim, fuel econommic  

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hard suspension

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Mazda3 — super fun to drive, spot on , gives fast feedback, spacious has a nice booth i fell very secure having 8 air bags around me , abs, esp. its a very low car so i have a low center of gravity good for fast turning and sharp corners . finally i recommend it for young people like me. have fun !

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alvega writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 s Review
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Fun factor , acceleration, braking, handling

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Weak AC, build quality

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Zoom Zoom Zoom — I think this car has almost all good features than bad ones. It is what it is but does it better than it's rivals. Performance is great, really fun car to drive (specially with manual transmission), interior quality is superb. Exterior styling is good from certain angles specially the rear but not the front "it's just me". Mechanical quality is average if not poor. I highly recommend extended warranty on this vehicle you might need it. Major fixes have included; new engine mounts, new intake manifold, new belts that Mazda will claim they are good for the life of the car. This has all happen over 80k miles.

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Molly writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 S Hatchback Review
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Zippy, sporty looking, pratical, great handling!

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No trunk unlock latch in front, Tires are expensive, air conditioning not all that cool

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Too Fast And Too Furious! — Great zip--alot of zoom, zoom, zoom! Sporty and pratical at the same time. Very sharp looking alot of great features!

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Marian writes:
2004 Mazda MAZDA3 S Hatchback Review
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Exterior look; handling and acceleration; leather interior; in-dash cd changer

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limited cargo space

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It Might Not Be My Dream Car, But It's The Next Best Thing!!! — Small sporty car that has met all my expectations so far.

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Cost $7,430 Average Instant Market Value $7,749 Average Instant Market Value $7,444 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 29 34
Horsepower 148 160 115
Crash Test Rating 4 5 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.9 42.3 42.2

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Awsome Cost Efficient Car For Daily Commuting By lamar89

I've received lots of compliments from friends and random people at the gas pump about how nice this car looks. It is fun to drive, gets an average 33mpg around town and around highway mpg. It is a li... Read More

Overall Impression Is Great. By marine4life06

This is the perfect car for long trips as well as inter-city driving. It provides great mileage over the road and in the city while maintaining a comfortable ride. the truck is fairly large for a sma... Read More

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2011 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

Black 2008 Mazda3 Hatch By pcrtr83

Great car! Bought it new and have never had an issue with it! Would highly recommend Mazda! Have added an aftermarket head unit with Nav and Bluetooth and tinted the windows. Has the 2.3L in it an... Read More

Awesome Looks, Great Interior, Good Power, Mediocre Gas Mileage By mLink

This car looks great, handles well, has way more storage capacity than it looks like it would, excellent visibility, but only so-so on the gas mileage. It's something that I'm alright with, I would t... Read More

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2010 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

A Great First Car. By Josh 'Gunner'

The handling before I installed my lowering springs has to be best in class of the segment. After the lowering springs of course the handling was even better. A great car to start autocross in. It... Read More

Amazing Little Car By bwkk

The mazda 3 is an amazing little car. It is very good for city driving and can handle the highways really good. The fuel economy is not the best in its class. The interiors however are the best in its... Read More

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2009 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

This Is A Sporty, Affordable, Fun To Drive Car. By MazdaSpeeder

If you get this vehicle in the 17 inch wheel category the tires are expensive. Other than that minor detail, I absolutely love this car! The gas mileage is awesome, it zips around with plenty of power... Read More

She's Got Zoomzoom By DaveT14

The Mazda3 is a good reliable car. It offers tremendous versatility. It combines sporty performance, economic value, and practicality. The hatchback is spacious, and the seats are comfortable. All... Read More

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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 Reviews

A Total Keep! By Craig

When in the market for a small car with big fun, you can't go wrong with a Mazda3. That's a big proclamation for sure, but it's also perfectly true in the case of Mazda's "compact" Mazda3. T... Read More

Blacked Out M3 By pcrtr83

Great sporty family car! Plenty of room, plenty of power, plenty of speed! ZOOM ZOOM! Jensen Head Unit with Nav and Bluetooth, intake, tinted windows. The 2.3L is a great engine and provides plenty... Read More

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