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    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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    What car should I buy that is reliable and safe?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 12 July 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.

    Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2013
    By Graham Smith · 9 June 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: 2004-2009
    By Graham Smith · 9 June 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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    Mazda 2, 3 and 6 recalled over driver's seat defect
    By Justin Hilliard · 21 February 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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    Best first car options?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 11 November 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 recalls 2.2 million cars over rust risk
    By Andrew Chesterton · 2 September 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: 2009-2013
    By Graham Smith · 4 August 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 December 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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    Mazda 3 2009: ABS light always on
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 1 October 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.

    2009 Mazda 3 struggling aircon
    Answered by Paul Gover · 30 November 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.

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