I may be buying a 2007 Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan. . .

[Tom Droze]

I may be buying an automatic two-owner 2007 Mazda3 Grand Touring Sedan for my son. The car I found has approximately 116,000 miles and seems rather clean and has a respectable CarFax history report. While I am new to this forum, I do belong to other forums and I currently own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata. Specific to the 2007 Mazda3, are there any known problem areas or specific items I should be aware of with respect to this car? The car in question appears to be stock except for the stereo and an aftermarket exhaust system. A couple of the items I noticed tonight on a test drive was that the airbag light was illuminated, occasionally at idle, it seemed a bit rough, almost as if a motor mount was weak, and the brakes were a bit spongy. I'm a descent back-yard mechanic so I can tackle most repair or maintenance items.

Any input or advice you can provide with respect to this car would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys and gals too!

Tom

 

[xMazdax]

Airbag light? Had to be in a wreck... Clean title?

Thermostats go out usually around 100k. Rough idle... when you put it into gear does it still seam rough? My gf's 05 3 has a broken motor mount, either passegner or rear.