Used 2016 Mazda 3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Excellent Car Outstanding Value
Tammy Nelson, 11/20/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car combines all the economy of a smaller car with the fun & style I've not seen in other smaller cars. Excellent choice! I'm very happy.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Best decision I ever made!
Karla Jett, 12/17/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Mazda 3 is everything I ever dreamed of in a fuel efficient reliable car. Before purchasing I had done my research on line and was impressed by its #2 ranking given by Edmunds list of Best Fuel Efficient Cars of 2016. I preferred the look and price over the #1 car on the list (Honda Civic). The performance is exactly as the review stated, no lagging here. The Soul Red color is beautiful and I couldn't be happier!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2016 Mazda 3 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 42 listings
- i Touring SedanMSRP: $14,5998 mi away
- i Sport SedanMSRP: $10,322In-stock online
- i Touring SedanMSRP: $12,599In-stock online
See all 42 listings
Frequent & Costly Brake Repairs
Dale, 11/08/2022
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was sold a new 2016 Mazda3 off of the dealership lot. However, I was not sold the expensive and frequent brake repairs that would come with it. I only have 63,000 miles on this car and have had my brakes depleted to metal on metal nearly every year. I have had my brakes replaced at least 4 times. Do not buy this car if you don’t plan on spending nearly a quarter of its value on brake repairs. Not worth it.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Mazda - Never Again
Calvin, 04/30/2019
updated 09/15/2020
2016 Mazda 3 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
April 2020 Update After refusing to cover the emission control system malfunction that was under warranty, the Mazda dealer eventually repaired the problem so I could have the car smog checked for the registration renewal. The ride has gotten worse and I feel every bump. Mazda recalled the touch screen on the dash and replaced it. They updated the software as they were replacing the screen and the old software became corrupt. Mazda charges to update the vehicle software and it can only be done at a Mazda dealer. They connect a flash drive to the USB in the car to upload the software. They also charge a lot to update the maps in the built in cumbersome Navigation which I declined as I can use my phone instead which is easier. Other manufacturers allow owners to download the software onto a Flash drive, plug it in, and update. A good car for going from point A to point B in town, but it isn't good for long trips on the freeway because of the roar from wind and road along with the seats not being supportive enough for a long trip. The terrible resale value has kept me from selling it and it is good for a second car to go to the grocery store as it always starts. Mazda customer service is still awful and I have the maintenance done at the tire store. I wouldn't buy another Mazda. Nothing but frustration dealing with Mazda dealers and Mazda Customer Care. Emission control system didn't last 50,000 miles. Interior noise is too high at highway speeds and the noise makes listening to the radio difficult without turning it up. Navigation system is difficult to use as the destination address has to be typed in line by line and Mazda wants $400.00 to add Google maps. I regret buying a Mazda and there is a reason the resale value is low. I got what I paid for. Update - September 2020 The struts and springs had to be replaced at 63k miles. Then the rear passenger side brake caliper broke and the part can only be ordered through Mazda for a high price. Mexican made Mazdas have different parts than the Mazdas made in Japan. The broken caliper and defective emergency brake caused the passenger side rear brake pad to wear down faster to 10% than the other brake pads as it was stuck on the rotor. The rear brakes had to be replaced.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Glad that I got to drive this car for a few days
David Myers, 02/29/2016
2016 Mazda 3 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 6A)
13 of 21 people found this review helpful
I just rented a base Mazda 3 sedan over the weekend - and I was pretty excited to get it, as I've always liked the way Mazda cars drive and I wanted to see if I like this one well enough to buy one. For me, the answer is no. Here's why: 1) I'm not crazy about the BMW iDrive-ish controls, and I don't like that the volume knob is down in the center console. However it is very much worth noting that having a knob, is a huge improvement over on-screen only buttons. 2) The back seat seemed cramped parents with a kid in a car seat. My daughter had a hard time getting out of her seat, onto the floor in the back seat and out of the car because of the lack of space between the seat and the passenger seat. Yes, moving the passenger seat forward would improve the situation, but not for everyone. 3) I really liked the idea of keyless start and being able to just keep the keys in your pocket rather than hanging on the dash, however for me, I wanted to be able to listen to the radio after I turned off the engine, and that was a two-step process I don't have to deal with in my own cars. Having accessory power for the radio (and the power windows!) is very nice to have. This car didn't have that. 4) The gauges on the dashboard were not all that easy to read at night - maybe I could've fixed that, however dimming the lights (or making them brighter) was not intuitive to me and I never got them changed. 5) This car seemed loud on the road and it could've been quieter; my wife said numerous times that it seemed like we were going much faster than we actually were on the highway. Maybe the sound was part of that issue for her, I'm not sure. 5) No daytime running lamps; all of my other cars have them, along with fully functional auto-lamps and for me, that is important as I see way too many, ahem, people, driving around at night with their lights off. What I did like a lot: 1) Great trunk space for a car of this size. 2) Sharp handling and I thought, much more than adequate acceleration for the 2.0L Skyactive engine. 3) Responsive transmission, including manual shift. 4) Comfortable seats - very supportive and easy to adjust. 5) Radio/Cruise/BT controls on the steering wheel were easy to use, and the wheel itself felt great with accurate feedback from the road. Overall, I'm glad that I got to drive one of these for a few days. I don't think that it's a great family car, however if it were just my commuter car, I'd have to drive it again (in a different, higher trim) before I'd be willing to rule it in or out.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value