Mazda 3 Saloon Leasing & Contract Hire

Like: stylish, practical, comfortable seats. Dislike: noisy (wind and road noise); fuel consumption nowhere near manufacturer’s claimed figures; harsh ride; confusing technology.

Simply love the car

One issue after another. Poor performance, none despite GT version. Sluggish, have to drop down gears to overtake or get car going, so economy is very poor and no where near to advertised MPG, very misleading. The Mazda garage told me apparently they open up after 5k miles, bearing in mind I don’t get the rental cheaper until then….Been in & out of garage under warranty. Constant warnings from system,. Car has cut out dead 3 time, while driving - dangerous, I am scared to drive it on a motorway in case it just stops again, no help, will not take car back. Due to covid I haven’t been using it as much as under normal circumstances, so lucky in that respect so far. Even my local garage no longer is a Mazda garage due yo so many issues with these new engines. I was told it is because they are an experimental engine. I’d rather not it be tested on me. Also, despite top end of range the drivers seat had a lump where the coccyx is, so agony even on short journeys. I have never experienced any issues with any car in my life, and I had a Mazda 6 in the past, which I lived, but I would never ever get any Mazda again. EVER. Despite so many issues and the engine just stopping they still won’t return the vehicle. I have another 12 months and expect a massive crash at some point, I hope it doesn’t happen on the motorway and I hope I, or anyone else dies. It is ridiculous and I am scared every time I have to use it! The lease company or Mazda won’t do anything. My next stage is the automobile ombudsman.