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Reliability Database
Mazda

Mazda3

Compact Sedan
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.2)
4 Generations
21 Engines Rated
3,087 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 11 caution 3 avoid

Generation Timeline

2004-2009 BK
6 engines
1,131 complaints 🔥 15
2.0L ⚠️ Caution (3.1)
→
2010-2013 BL
7 engines
1,204 complaints 🔥 10
2.3L Turbo ⚠️ Caution (3.2)
→
2014-2018 BM
4 engines
551 complaints 🔥 4 ☠ 1
Unknown ✅ Recommended (4.2)
→
2019-2025 BP
4 engines
201 complaints 🔥 4 ☠ 1
2.5L Turbo 4-cyl ⚠️ Caution (2.3)
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