1992 Mazda MX-3 Review
1992 Mazda MX-3 Review

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What’s new
All-new sport coupe takes over where Honda CRX left off. A 1.8-liter V6 engine, the industry's smallest, is standard on GS models. ABS optional on GS.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Mazda MX-3 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$143/mo
MX-3 Base
vs
$170/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1992 Mazda MX-3.
5 star(81%)
4 star(19%)
3 star(0%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
21 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
Great car
MCannon, 10/12/2008
1992 Mazda MX-3 2dr Hatchback
I've had my car for about one year and it had 248000 miles on it and sat in my uncles drive 4 about a year in a half. After he gave it to me I took that car to hell and back. That little car took a beating and would not give up until I hit a deer and I still drove it home with a busted radiator. The car ended up having 270000 miles on it and seemed like it could of gone double that.
4.88 out of 5 stars
11 years (and counting) of a super car
kchat, 12/13/2011
1992 Mazda MX-3 2dr Hatchback
Bought my MX3 in high school, and have been driving it ever since.
I have always lived in rural areas in the West and she handles beautifully on the back roads, even in the snow...I have taken her up Mt Hood many times.
I take curves at the same speed as the rest of the highway (in good weather!)
thanks to her Twin-Trapezoidal Link rear suspension.
Maintenance has been minimal/normal: … new brakes, clutch, window motor, distributor (twice), muffler (twice).
I have even fit a full size ikea couch in that car, with the hatch closed! Cargo space is amazing for a car that gets 40 mpg in summer highway driving.
Love this car.
4.88 out of 5 stars
21 Years Old and Still a Beautiful Car
dan_jefferies, 03/03/2013
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 2dr Hatchback
WOW! This is a great car. 33 mpg at 80 miles an hour with the 1.8 v6. Unbelievable deal I got. Love it. I did ding it a point on comfort. It's like a go cart on steroids, but I've gotten used to it. It has 275.000 miles and still goes 120+.
I f you ever see one, buy the GS version.
4.63 out of 5 stars
V6 still powerful
wkeogh, 05/07/2015
1992 Mazda MX-3 GS 2dr Hatchback
165,000 on this car. Only problem has been replacing the sunroof motor. Recall for the auto seat belts (free). Have taken this car on the track at high speed and also auto-crossed it. She loves being on 3 wheels!! I upgraded to sports shocks, improved brake rotors and performance brake pads. The small V-6 seems to be bullet proof. Great car! I'm going to re-paint her finally, after 24 … years
1992 MX-3 Highlights
Base
- Combined MPG
- 28 MPG
- Cost to Drive
- $143/month
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
- Engine Type
- Gas
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test0
More about the 1992 Mazda MX-3
Used 1992 Mazda MX-3 Overview
The Used 1992 Mazda MX-3 is offered in the following submodels: MX-3 Hatchback. Available styles include 2dr Hatchback, and GS 2dr Hatchback. The Used 1992 Mazda MX-3 comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual.
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