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    Mazda 3 life expectancy

    Have a 2014 3 with 2.0 Skyactive engine bought new, so the 13:1 compression was initially a question in terms of longevity. I commute 70 miles to work and have since bought, for 4.5 years. Have 176K miles on it and never even a warning light (knock on wood). Oil chg every 7.5K, complete trans...
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    Mazda Dependability / Reliability

    I commute 70 mile ea way to work for past 4.5 years, bought a 2014 touring 2.0 new, now with 176K miles. Had the dealer do complete trans maintenance at 135K. Did radiator flush and fill at 160k. Oil change every 7.5K. Plan to do spark plug change around 185K. Serpentine belt looks like new...
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    Tranny fluid change

    I commute 70 mile ea way to work for past 4.5 years, bought a 2014 touring 2.0 new, now with 176K miles. Had the dealer do complete trans maintenance at 135K. Did radiator flush and fill at 160k. Oil change every 7.5K. Plan to do spark plug change around 185K. Serpentine belt looks like...
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    Highest Mileage Skyactiv Engine?

    Have a 2014 Mazda 3 I bought new with 163K miles on it, as I commute 70 miles / day to work. Oil changes every 7,500 miles, trans service at 120K, and getting a coolant flush in two weeks. Have never had a warning light come on so far. Dealer says ball joints, serpentine belt, etc all in...
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