11k on the '09 and no mechanical issues. Have a rattle at speeds over 80, i think its the cowl rattle posted about, and a slight clunk when stopping in reverse, maybe the transmission mount. It will be in the dealer for an oil change soon so will have them inspect. just went on a 4k road trip, and it was a little rough on the kidneys at times, but she performed very nice.
SomnoSpeed3
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- 2007 Mazdaspeed3 G/T
34,XXX miles and no problems. I have only owned it for 4k of those miles though. Just had oil change and standard inspection at dealer and they reported no issues.
not to threadjack...assuming there are no probs w/ the vvt yet, how would you phrase your request to the dealer, getting him to replace a part that hasn't failed yet? would the svc dept listen or just dismiss your request flat out? i'm a great believer in proactive maintenance, can't really say if my dealer would agree. i can tell you i'd hate for the powertrain wty to expire, quickly followed by expensive repairs... (wow)
BrianFiebig
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- 08 SPEED 3
Evaporative Master valve failure at all of 250 miles. Goof at the parts plant, a tiny bit of over-extruded material jammed it. No big deal. If it had happened now I would have noticed a mileage issue, but seeing as I was still in break-in and the car was running richer then the Hamptons it didnt matter.
I wont b**** about the stock tires...
I wont b**** about the stock tires...
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cymx5
I'd like to hear this answer also. How do you know if it's failing also?
On topic, I'm happy that the majority of us have not had major mechanical troubles. I thought the results would be more negative.
coololddude
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Zero problems except that it does not do well chasing airplanes!!
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- 10 MS3
Stock Sport 07 with 6500. No issues(knock on wood), love the car, dealership is great, all TSBs performed.
mr_mazda329
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- 97 Mazda Miata; 09 CWP Mazdaspeed 3
this is the ultimate knock on wood thread!
I haven't had money to mod much, and haven't had any problems... so I don't post much. I'd say the reason it looks like our cars have so many problems is because most of the people who post on the forums are people who post to find solutions to problems. The closest things I've had to problems are when I had growling noise from using synthetic amsoil gear lube (fixed by using ford fluid), and a TPMS light that comes on due to a sensor that was probably damaged when I blew out a tire. No problems with the car that weren't my fault.
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Darth Vader
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25,000 km, no grief other than a few loose hose clamps and the a/c/climate control deciding to shut itself off after running for 8+ hours in near 40 degree C heat. Whatever that was, it was fine after a stop and restart cycle and hasn't returned.
AEM CAI, Forge BPV, CS Downpipe.
AEM CAI, Forge BPV, CS Downpipe.
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cymx5
errr...good point...damn the OP!!! oooo wait.....that's me! (inout)
BillTheCat
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- 2009 Mazdaspeed3 Sport
Only 19k on mine, but the only issue I had was the stuck gas cap, and that's hardly a mechanical failure. (Not in the sense of engine mechanics)
RUMBLEFISH
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Turbo pushes out smoke from time to time other then that nothing in 35000 miles.
Smoke at idle or at WOT? WOT speed3/6s are known for that because of how rich they are.
