KNOWN FAULTS · Mazda
Mazda Mazda3 (BL) common problems.
2009–2013 · Petrol / Diesel
Sources are not verified in real time and no entry confirms that your car is affected.
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1 known fault with sources
Engines: 1.6 / 2.0 MZR (Petrol) · 1.6 MZ-CD / 2.2 MZR-CD (Diesel)
Mazda Mazda3 weak points from its inspection recordKnown weak points
- Engine / equipment
- Mazda Mazda3, all versions
- Period mentioned
- 2009 onwards
- Symptoms
- Front brakes (discs wearing early on the BM and BP), suspension and steering on the BL and BM, and corroded brake lines on older BM cars.
- Possible cause described
- According to AUTO BILD’s TÜV report, the BL is the most dependable; the BP is reliable overall but often fails on the front brakes.
- Check for the garage
- Before buying, or at the next service, have it checked on a lift: underbody, axles, brakes and lights.
- Cost cited in the source
- No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.
Sources from the original database
View full entryEngines for this model
- 1.6 / 2.0 MZRPetrol
- 1.6 MZ-CD / 2.2 MZR-CDDiesel