Mazda 3 2009 Problems

Are you having problems with your 2009 Mazda 3? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2009 Mazda 3 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2009 Mazda 3 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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Mazda 2, 3 and 6 recalled over driver's seat defect

By Justin Hilliard · 22 Feb 2017

Mazda Australia has issued a national recall for 124,686 examples of its last-generation Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 models which were sold between September 2007 and March 2012.

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Mazda recalls 2.2 million cars over rust risk

By Andrew Chesterton · 02 Sep 2016

Mazda has issued a global recall of more than 2.2 million cars from across its range to rectify a potential corrosion issue that affects some of its best-selling models.

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Used Mazda 3 review: 2004-2009

By Graham Smith · 09 Jun 2017

The BK Mazda3 was a conventional front-wheel drive (FWD) small car that came in four-door sedan and five-door hatch styles.

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Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2013

By Graham Smith · 09 Jun 2017

Who'd have thought it, a Mazda knocking off the likes of Ford, Holden and Toyota to become the most popular car on the Australian market?

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Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2013

By Graham Smith · 04 Aug 2016

Graham Smith reviews the second generation Mazda3 as a used buy. New A car that stormed the market, the Mazda3 was sweetly timed to take advantage of the shift to smaller cars. The first 3, launched in 2004, won a huge following in no time and its 2009 successor maintained the momentum. Mazda had a lot riding on this

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Used Mazda 3 review: 2004-2015

By Ewan Kennedy · 15 Dec 2015

Ewan Kennedy reviews the first, second and third generation Mazda 3 from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 as a used buy.

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What car should I buy that is reliable and safe?

Answered by Graham Smith · 12 Jul 2019

You’ve got a limited budget, which will determine the car you can buy. It will be a relatively old car, so buy one in the best condition you can find, with the lowest odometer reading, a good service history, and the best safety rating. Try a Mazda3, Toyota Corolla, Kia Rio, and Hyundai i30 from 2008/2009.

2009 Mazda 3 struggling aircon

Answered by Paul Gover · 01 Dec 2014

It's definitely not normal, based on the dozens of Mazdas I have driven. Get along to an aircon expert for a diagnosis as it could be something as simple as needing extra coolant gas.

Best first car options?

Answered by Graham Smith · 11 Nov 2016

Do not buy a Cruze, or buy a European brand. They will prove costly. It's best to go for the cars that are well proven over many years. The Lancer is a good one, but so too is the Toyota Yaris or Corolla, Suzuki Swift, Mazda2 or 3, or Mitsubishi Colt.

Mazda 3 2009: ABS light always on

Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 02 Oct 2015

There's no option but to fix whatever is wrong with the ABS system, without doing that the system won't be working and your braking is affected. Without knowing what is wrong with it it's hard to comment on the quoted cost of repairs. To save some money you could go to an independent mechanic, or a brake specialist.

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