looking to downgrade my 18inch stock bridgestone tires and stock rims to 17inch continental extremecontact and liquid metal halo rims. Would that look good or would make the car look weird? Just looking to get better ride quality and just want sum new rims.

Went with my family to the Tail of the Dragon today and saw two Third Gen Mazda 3s and said hi to them.

If you guys see this, nice meeting you guys!

New to mazda after owning VW Golf’s the last 12 years. Pics speak for themselves.

Expected this to be an issue based on youtube reviews, but then I thought if it's so bad then why is it considered a good first car? I really liked how the car drives, looks and interior. I've had family involved in car accidents before so the exceptional safety rating was a pleasant surprise.

I can see myself getting used to the thick front pillars, but the back is disastrous. The car has blindspot monitoring (including the reverse traffic thing), reverse camera and sensors so I'm guessing it makes the visibility a much smaller issue. Do you actually get used to that massive back pillar though?

Final question: is the blindspot monitoring something you can trust (i.e. you don't need to check over your shoulder)?

Appreciate any feedback, thanks!

I'm looking to order the Bayson R TH Style Rear Lip and MS Style Spoiler for my 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback (currently being shipped from Japan to my home country), but I wanted to double-check fitment before pulling the trigger.

Does anyone know if these parts will fit a JDM model without any major modifications? I know sometimes the bumpers or mounting points can differ slightly between the USDM and JDM versions. Any insight from someone who has tried this would be greatly appreciated!

The battery in the car fully died, even even the key fob wasn’t able to lock unlock the car. I boosted the battery to start the car now I’m seeing this message on the dash “ Engine malfunction. Have vehicle inspected”. Anyone else experienced the same and how did the message go away?

I have 2nd hand Mazda 3 2018 CX Japan built, with ebrake (I don't think it matters, but just in case, providing this info). While replacing the rear brakes, one of the pins with plastic end (ie with silencer) was at the top, and on the other side, it was installed at the bottom.

Now, I am trying to find how it should be, but can't find a definitive answer. Do we have any mazda technicians here who could provide the insight? I have 2014 service manual, but it's not specified in there either.

So should a calliper bracket pin with silencer installed at the top (trailing) or bottom (leading) position?

My calliper is behind the wheel, not in front, so the top pin is trailing, and the bottom one is leading.

Ive got a 2015 Mazda 3, I want to install carplay but I know I need to update the firmware first but wanted to know if its worth doing myself and how I could do that or if I should just get a dealership to do it for me

Im on 56.00.513 4A N (Im in australia)

Thnks very much in advance

Do you like your stock tires? Did you upgrade your stock tires

I installed an aftermarket strut bar myself and I’m taking my car to dealership for an oil change. From ChatGPT it shouldn’t be an issue but seems they will note that it exists for the future. Should I remove before going in or leave it as is?

https://www.instagram.com/p/DemfPzeG6yY/?mdxt=Mmoyd3NocHN4aGVu

She’s dirty, but at some point she got a little banged up. I assume it was a trailer hitch from one of the work trucks at my worksite based on the height. Could I find a touch up pen or would I be better off taking it in to a shop?

(Left rear)

I have a 2016 Mazda 3 2.0 A/T and I started to notice an oil leak coming from near the transmission. I’m unsure if it’s the oil pan gasket or the rear main seal. I’ve tried to find a plate or anything to remove to see inside to inspect the seal but haven’t found anything. I even looked it up and was told there is no way of seeing inside.

Is that truly the case and if so how would I figure out if it is the rear main or simply just the pan gasket?

Looking at a 2008 2.3 base model with 149k miles for $5500. Two previous owners with maintenance history that looks pretty consistent as far as oil changes and tires. Really only looking for a grocery getter for the last two years of college. Is there anything I should be worried about reliability wise? I test drove it and liked it, nothing obviously wrong and will definitely take it for a PPI if I decide to buy. Basically would this be a bad way to spend my money for what I need? Thanks!

I got a 2016 3 2.0L i'm planning on getting a versa tune but I'm the description it says to keep the battery charging as you're tuning the car, anyone who has used the versa tune, can y'all let me know if it's really necessary to keep it charging and if so what did you guys use to keep the battery charged, thank you very much appreciated🙇

I bought Lola used back in April of this year. She was a huge upgrade from my 2006 economy Kia. I was THRILLED with her. I was so excited to drive her for the as long as I could.

Unfortunately, a pickup truck had other ideas. I have a new appreciation for the crumple design of this car. It was amazing how well protected the passenger areas were.
I plan on replacing her with another Mazda3 hatchback again.

Didn't turn out as i planned, but gawd, they look very nice.

I was going for gunmetal gray but a bit darker. But curiosity got the best of me ... mixed gray, black and a dashes of green and that's the color I got .... i was scared at first, but i love how they turned out.

I also noticed that they have a different tone when sunlight hits them vs night time.

I have these showing from the bottom back of the driver’s and passenger’s seats. I try to fold them back inside but they always end up coming out again. What are these and how should I hide them?

This is a 2023 Mazda3 GS sedan in Canada btw.

Picked up a 152k mile tired but awesome 2014 2.0 petrol last week, just busy refreshing and servicing everything, new fluids (engine, gearbox, coolant, brakes etc), spark plugs, filters and put new front discs and pads on it, next week is suspension bushings, drop links, top mounts and new shocks and then tyres.

Following that is the important bit, a light cut and polish and full valet.

It's old (like me), it's a bit battered and tired (also just like me), but it's all mine and it makes me happy.

As above 2010 with ABS lamp out due to ABS pump fault, has anyone had the same before?

hello guys im buying new car i have two option between mazda 3 2015 hatchback white and black im owner of white car but i thinking to change color on new car

anyone has an idea how can i replace brake pump i have the padle goes all the way down so iwill go to replace it and abs works good

This is when the AC is on