2006 Mazda3 Maxx Sport hatchback review - Long-term owner

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OWNER RATING

9.0

Owner Review

Brodie Fowles

22 May 2025 1 min read

OWNER RATING

9.0

Likes

Great handling

Comfortability

Reliability

Dislikes

Headlight replacement difficulty

Owner Review

Brodie Fowles

22 May 2025 1 min read

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Multimedia and safety technology: 8/10

Great tech for a car from 2006, including powered windows, a great radio and speakers (stock) etc. All round great tech for its age.

Practicality: 10/10

The space I can get out of this hatchback amazes me! I've fit so much stuff that many people wouldn't think is possible!

Driving: 10/10

The best feature about this model for me is the handling! The suspension system is really nice for stock!

2006 Mazda 3 Maxx Sport (Image: Brodie Fowles)

Running costs: 7/10

Fuel consumption does use a little more than I first thought, but other running costs are fairly cheap.

Reliability: 10/10

Very reliable car! Owned it from 190xxxkm to now 290xxx without any major issues!

Mazda 3 2006: Maxx Sport

Engine Type	Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type	Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency	8.4L/100km (combined)
Seating	5
Price From	$2,420 - $3,850

Pricing Guides

$5,877

Based on 106 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.

LOWEST PRICE

$1,990

HIGHEST PRICE

$13,884

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Range and Specs

Vehicle	Specs	Price*
Maxx	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC	$2,530 - $3,960
Maxx Sport	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC	$2,420 - $3,850
Neo	2.0L, Unleaded Petrol, 4 SPEED AUTO ACTIVEMATIC	$2,640 - $4,070

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*Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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