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  • New Listing
    $19,998
    fair price
    $590 above market
    • 20,146 miles
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax Gainesville Georgia (167 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Gainsville, GA / 167 miles away from Columbia, SC

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    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1W31HM141408
    Stock: 26962378
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 15,280 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Auto Boutique Florida (261 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Jacksonville, FL / 261 miles away from Columbia, SC

    MAZDA NAVIGATION SYSTEM, JET BLACK MICA, BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM, Window Grid Antenna, Wheels: 18" x 7J Aluminum Alloy -inc: black metallic finis...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (27 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM3RM428114
    Stock: 18686
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-13-2025

  • New Listing
    $17,998
    fair price
    $419 above market
    • 58,403 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax Newark (487 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Newark, DE / 487 miles away from Columbia, SC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BPACL8L1175689
    Stock: 27248701
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $20,398
    fair price
    $93 above market
    • 51,379 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, rental vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Enterprise Car Sales Newark, DE (486 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Newark, DE / 486 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Transfer of vehicle from another location to your neighborhood Enterprise Car Sales may require payment of a non-refundable transfer fee to begin the ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM1PM360957
    Stock: 7WCQF3
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-31-2025

  • New Listing
    $15,990
    fair price
    $103 below market
    • 81,377 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Carvana - Cincinnati (402 mi away)
    • Home delivery*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Cincinnati, OH / 402 miles away from Columbia, SC

    At Carvana, we go miles beyond the extra mile. That's why we provide you with a convenient, fast, and hassle-free car buying experience that puts you ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1W36HM145759
    Stock: 2003642296
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-05-2025

  • $15,975
    fair price
    $7 below market
    • 56,889 miles
    • 2 accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Safford Brown Mazda Chantilly (389 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Chantilly, VA / 389 miles away from Columbia, SC

    MAZDA3 SEDAN TOURING W/POPULAR AND NAVIGATION PACKAGE(OPTIONS LISTED BELOW) - AUTOMATIC - POWER SEAT/SAT RADIO/LEATHER/HEATED SEATS/BOSE SOUND SYSTEM/...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1V7XHM112705
    Stock: M456072A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-19-2025

  • $11,995
    fair price
    $33 below market
    • 76,104 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Maximum Auto Outlet (382 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Trip Computer
    • Rear Bench Seats
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 382 miles away from Columbia, SC

    ***LOW MILEAGE, AFFORDABLE AND ECONOMICAL SEDAN..........................................2014 MAZDA3 FINISHED IN GRAY WITH A GRAY INTERIOR, AUTOMATIC ...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1U70E1159743
    Stock: E1159743
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • New Listing
    $10,995
    good price
    $662 below market
    • 96,651 miles
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Kargar Motors (381 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 381 miles away from Columbia, SC

    BUYING A CAR HAS NEVER BEEN THIS EASY.We specialize in 100% GUARANTEED APPROVAL. BAD CREDIT, NO CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY, REPO, FORECLOSURE...NO PROBLEM. NO...

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    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBM1V71GM271713
    Stock: KMM12638
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • $11,500
    fair price
    $499 above market
    • 108,043 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl manual
    • Preston Ford West (435 mi away)
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • Upgraded Stereo
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    Located in Randallstown, MD / 435 miles away from Columbia, SC

    2014 Mazda Mazda3 i TouringFounded in 1975, Preston has been providing a friendly, no-hassle car buying experience for more than 45 years. We have bee...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    33 Combined MPG (29 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1V75E1148333
    Stock: R02112C
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-26-2025

  • Stock photo**
    $12,250
    fair price
    $869 below market
    • 86,958 miles
    • 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Mullinax Ford of Vero Beach (445 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Vero Beach, FL / 445 miles away from Columbia, SC

    **BACK-UP CAMERA**, **BLUETOOTH**, **PUSH BUTTON START**, **CRUISE CONTROL**, **BLUE CERTIFIED**, 16" x 6.5J Alloy Wheels, Advanced Blind Spot Monitor...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1U71HM141740
    Stock: M141740
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-22-2025

  • New Listing
    $17,998
    fair price
    $1,006 above market
    • 23,106 miles
    • 1 accident, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax (In-stock online)
    • Transfer available from CA to SC*
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
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    Located in Modesto, CA / 2,239 miles away from Columbia, SC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/39 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1W37E1206941
    Stock: 27142572
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    $12,560
    fair price
    $529 above market
    • 122,807 miles
    • No accidents, 3 owners, rental vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Autova (258 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Power Driver Seat
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    Located in Madison Heights, VA / 258 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BN1V7XH1104314
    Stock: 15572A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 02-21-2025

  • Stock photo**
    $12,475
    fair price
    $485 below market
    • 95,469 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • New Smyrna Chevrolet (346 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in New Smyrna Beach, FL / 346 miles away from Columbia, SC

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    32 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BN1V7XH1122120
    Stock: C231067A
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-21-2025

  • New Listing
    $13,045
    fair price
    $266 below market
    • 99,881 miles
    • 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Auto Boutique Ohio (424 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
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    Located in Columbus, OH / 424 miles away from Columbia, SC

    *Disclaimer*PRICE LISTED DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX (TAX RATE VARIES DEPENDING ON STATE, CITY, & COUNTY), TITLE ($20), TEMP TAG ($20.50) MEMO-TITLE FOR REGI...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBN1V36JM233332
    Stock: Y0964
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-28-2025

  • New Listing
    $21,998
    fair price
    $404 above market
    • 25,508 miles
    • 2 accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax Raleigh (180 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Leather Seats
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
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    Located in Raleigh, NC / 180 miles away from Columbia, SC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPAEM7KM102107
    Stock: 27314947
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

    • 50,024 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Imperial Highline (383 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Manassas, VA / 383 miles away from Columbia, SC

    LOW MILES! Get the best value from your vehicle purchase. This 2021 has a low 50024 miles! LOADED WITH VALUE! Comes equipped with: Sunroof, MP3, Bluet...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: Yes

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPACLXMM254069
    Stock: 54069
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-12-2025

  • New Listing
    $15,000
    fair price
    $538 above market
    • 98,107 miles
    • No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Heritage Toyota Catonsville (432 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
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    Located in Catonsville, MD / 432 miles away from Columbia, SC

    JUST ARRIVED. PENDING INSPECTION. *APPLE CARPLAY/ANDROID AUTO*, *HANDS FREE BLUETOOTH*, *BACKUP CAMERA*, *FRONT BUCKET SEATS*, *SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEA...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPAAL3MM253641
    Stock: 3U253641
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 04-30-2025

    • 51,913 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, rental vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • JTs Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Columbia (6 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Navigation
    • Keyless Entry/Start
    • Upgraded Headlights
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    Located in Columbia, SC / 6 miles away from Columbia, SC

    Delivers 37 Highway MPG and 28 City MPG! This Mazda Mazda3 Sedan delivers a Regular Unleaded I-4 2.5 L/152 engine powering this Automatic transmission...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPABM5PM361318
    Stock: P7999
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 03-27-2025

    • 36,822 miles
    • Insurance loss reported, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • Fastrax Auto Group (353 mi away)
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
    • Rear Bench Seats
    • Stability Control
    • Aux Audio Inputs
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    Located in Lawrenceburg, KY / 353 miles away from Columbia, SC

    BUY HERE PAY HERE! EVERYONE IS APPROVED! WE DO NOT TURN AWAY ANYONE!YOU ARE ALREADY APPROVED! EVERYONE IS APPROVED WITH JUST A DOWN PAYMENT AND SOURCE...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: No

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Issue reported

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    34 Combined MPG (30 City/41 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BM1T74E1117335
    Stock: 117335
    Certified Pre-Owned: No
    Listed since: 08-30-2024

    • 3,358 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax Norcross (184 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    • USB Inputs
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    Located in Norcross, GA / 184 miles away from Columbia, SC

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    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: Yes

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    31 Combined MPG (28 City/37 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: 3MZBPAAM9PM379578
    Stock: 26020934
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

  • Price Drop
    • 645 miles
    • No accidents, 1 owner, corporate fleet vehicle
    • 4cyl automatic
    • CarMax Lynchburg (250 mi away)
    • Back-up camera
    • Bluetooth
    • Upgraded Headlights
    • Blind Spot Monitorin...
    • Tire Pressure Warnin...
    Close

    Located in Lynchburg, VA / 250 miles away from Columbia, SC

    CarMax values transparency and wants you to love your next car, not settle on it. Certain vehicles may have unrepaired safety recalls. Check nhtsa.gov...

    AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary

    Accident Free Vehicle: Yes

    Personal Use Only: No

    History Provider: AutoCheck

    Title Details: Clean Title

    Salvage Vehicle: No

    Frame Damage: No

    Theft History: No

    Lemon Status: No

    Free History Report: No

    Features and Specs:

    30 Combined MPG (26 City/35 Highway)

    Listing Information:

    VIN: JM1BPAAL0M1323550
    Stock: 26382958
    Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Consumer Reviews for the Mazda 3

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5 out of 5 stars

The little Mazda that could

Ray Guarino, 04/02/2016
2006 Mazda 3 i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
I'm leaving my original review below (followed by the stars) as I still believe and stand by everything I've written about this car in the past. Now, in 2020 with 101,000 miles on the clock I've changed the upper motor mount and had the rusted exhaust hanger rods replaced and the car has been trouble free as always. I'm a little remiss in saying that I recently committed to buying a … Toyota FJ and will be selling the Mazda. Finding a buyer who wants a car with a 5 speed transmission is getting harder these days, but whoever scoops it up is going to get themselves one hellova great used car. The source of the PO171 lean code was found to be one of the plastic EVAP lines that's at the front of the engine. A new replacement couldn't be found, so a judicious application of sealant was applied to the outer sealing edge to prevent air from being ingested and the code hasn't returned in over a year. The engine is still running like new, with no oil consumption or other issues causing a loss of confidence in this fine powerplant. Two years ago I changed all of the cooling hoses and thermostat as a matter of routine maintenance, but to get at the PCV valve the plastic intake manifold needed to be removed since the valve is mounted to the engine block and can't be accessed any other way-I think that's a pretty poor design that came from the Ford camp. ***I'm not quite sure if I would have been as happy with a lower level of trim, but since my concern was having a dedicated onboard GPS system as opposed to an add-on unit I found myself having to purchase my Mazda 3 with the Grand Touring option package. I thought leather seats (heated) were a waste of money until I used them for a while, then i found the material quality and heat feature to be worth the cost. The upgraded Bose audio system is superb, out performing sound systems in many costlier cars I've been in. The four cylinder engine performs flawlessly and although it isn't the most powerful plant on the market it is adequate for the size of the Mazda 3, only being taxed when climbing long inclines. My car is equipped with the standard 5 speed manual transmission so I can't speak to how the 2.3L engine performs when backed by an automatic transmission. My only complaint about the powertrain is that the hydraulic clutch is too soft for my taste. Having other manual transmission cars with conventional and cable actuated clutches presents no problems for me, but after having owned my 3 since new in 2006 I STILL occasionally stall the car when coming off the clutch from a dead stop, making me feel like a newbie (which I certainly am not). Above all, the BEST feature of this car, and another one I thought would be insignificant, are the rain sensing windshield wipers. A friend had told me that this feature on his BMW seems to think faster than he does, actuating the wipers when a truck splashed him in traffic. I didn't quite believe this until it happened to me, and I'll be damned, those wipers really DO come on at high speed just as your brain tells you to hit the switch. Having this feature in an economy classed car is fantastic, and needless to say I've been spoiled now and want these wipers in every car I own from here on. I've driven 85,000 event free miles in my Mazda 3 with only oil changes, front struts and tire replacements in those miles. The front struts needed replacement around 50k along with the lower control arms, which I thought were worn out way too early. Shortly following those repairs the car needed rear brakes, and I changed the fine wire spark plugs at that time also because I feel weird letting them go to 100,000 miles. Recently the car needed lower control arms again, and something in the rear of the car is making a clunking noise over bumps that was traced to a worn sway bar mount. The car has developed a nasty habit of randomly setting a P0171 (lean fuel trim) code that I haven't been able to track down, but the car drives and performs well otherwise. Overall this car is a solid performer, handling and braking very nicely, and returning great gas mileage when driven on the highway. As with the other Asian cars in my household I'm dismayed to find the rubber products like engine mounts and suspension components wearing too quickly, but guess this is how money is saved in the long run by car companies. Buy a Mazda 3 and enjoy ease of parking, a decent hauling capacity, and the Zoom Zoom thrill of driving excitement while your money stays in your pocket as you avoid expensive repair costs.
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