1996 MAZDA MX-3

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 9 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Aug 8, 2013
Incident date: Jun 1, 2009
WINDOWS CANNOT OPEN IN HOT WEATHER. DEALER'S SERVICE MECHANICS ALWAYS JUST CLEAN THE RUBBER SEAL TRACT AND LUBRICATE IT, AND SO DO WE. WINDOWS GET STUCK AGAIN AFTER 3 DAYS. IT'S DANGEROUS, BECAUSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT, ONE CANNOT GET OUT THRU THE WINDOW. THERE ARE SO MANY CANALS NEXT TO SOUTH FLORIDA R... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 7, 2009
Incident date: Mar 30, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 MAZDA MX-3 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE DIMLY LIT. AS A RESULT, VEHICLES IN THE REAR COULD NOT SEE THE LIGHTS UNTIL THEY WERE CLOSE UP ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE LIGHTS ARE POORLY ILLUMINATED AND COU... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 1996 MAZDA MX-3

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.6L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 31.0 26.0 Regular $2,350
1.6L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 26.0 34.0 29.0 Regular $2,100
1.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 25.0 20.0 Regular $3,100
1.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 20.0 26.0 22.0 Regular $2,800

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 MAZDA MX-3

9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER1
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
140000 AIR BAGS1
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
09-003-20-3671 Jan 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
In accordance with Federal regulations, follow the procedure listed below when replacing a speedometer. NOTE: Tampering with a motor vehicle odometer is strictly prohibited by Federal, and State laws. It is the dealer??A?A?s responsibility
0900716 Feb 17, 2016
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Speedometer replacement procedure
97102302097 Oct 23, 1997
162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
PRE-PAINTING PREPARATIONS FOR FRONT AND REAR BUMPERS. *YC
008/97 May 19, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW
004/97B May 19, 1997
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
PARTIAL ENGINE REPLACEMENT (PCV SYSTEM MODIFICATION). *TW
007/97T Apr 25, 1997
140000 AIR BAGS
PARTS REPLACEMENT AFTER AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TW
001/97G Apr 8, 1997
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW
003/97G Jan 19, 1997
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

MAZDA MX-3 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the MAZDA MX-3 across all model years (1994, 1995).

2 Total Recalls
37 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

MAZDA MX-3 - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1996 (current) 0 2
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1994 1 20 View
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1992 0 1 View

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