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Reliability research -- seeking more Mazda3s
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
Topped 400 recently, and 600 if the Proteges (including my own P5) are included. So compact Mazdas are among the best represented models. Let's keep it up!
Vehicle reliability research
Topped 400 recently, and 600 if the Proteges (including my own P5) are included. So compact Mazdas are among the best represented models. Let's keep it up!
Vehicle reliability research
Latest results of the survey recently posted. As in earlier results, all years of the Mazda3 have a better than average repair record (though the 2006 is just a bit better than the average this time).
Additional participants always helpful.
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Additional participants always helpful.
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
New set of results soon. Over 450 owners signed up so far. A great start, but with more participants we could provide more detailed results.
Vehicle reliability research
Vehicle reliability research
It's been three months, so the results for the Mazda3 have been updated again.
Repair rates, in terms of successful repair trips per 100 vehicles per year:
2004: 70, up from earlier, now about average
2005: 29, better than average
2006: 47, better than average; based on results for 2005 and 2007, actual repair rate might be a bit lower
2007: 19, better than average
2008: 25, better than average
2008.5: 105, much worse than average, thanks to an updated audio system that often needs to be replaced because of a bass issue
Additional participants would be very helpful for all years. The more there are, the better the information we can provide.
For the full set of results, and to sign up to help:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Repair rates, in terms of successful repair trips per 100 vehicles per year:
2004: 70, up from earlier, now about average
2005: 29, better than average
2006: 47, better than average; based on results for 2005 and 2007, actual repair rate might be a bit lower
2007: 19, better than average
2008: 25, better than average
2008.5: 105, much worse than average, thanks to an updated audio system that often needs to be replaced because of a bass issue
Additional participants would be very helpful for all years. The more there are, the better the information we can provide.
For the full set of results, and to sign up to help:
TrueDelta Vehicle Reliability Survey results
Just signed up. However, nowhere in the sign up did it ask if I had a repair performed prior to signing up. In my case, I have. Around 20K miles, had to take it in for the window motor assembly coming loose, all that was needed was the nuts to be tightened down, so nothing major. Looking forward to providing you with mileage only.
Just signed up. However, nowhere in the sign up did it ask if I had a repair performed prior to signing up. In my case, I have. Around 20K miles, had to take it in for the window motor assembly coming loose, all that was needed was the nuts to be tightened down, so nothing major. Looking forward to providing you with mileage only.
Previous repairs can be posted to the site (but not included in the analysis) using a second survey:
http://www.truedelta.com/repair_histories.php
TrueDelta has released updated Car Reliability Survey results for the Mazda3. All model years are covered, including the 2008.5/2009.
Most model years remain better than the average. However, repair rates have been creeping up for the older model years, and the 2004 and 2006 are now on the borderline between "average" and "better than average."
The 2008.5/2009 was "worse than average" three months ago, but has improved to average. A single common problem with the revised audio system has been the source of the unexpectedly high repair rate. As long as no other common problems pop up, the repair rate for this year will continue to improve.
A big thanks to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May, August, and November, so additional participants would certainly be helpful.
TrueDelta now has a separate results page for each model. The one of the Mazda3:
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
Most model years remain better than the average. However, repair rates have been creeping up for the older model years, and the 2004 and 2006 are now on the borderline between "average" and "better than average."
The 2008.5/2009 was "worse than average" three months ago, but has improved to average. A single common problem with the revised audio system has been the source of the unexpectedly high repair rate. As long as no other common problems pop up, the repair rate for this year will continue to improve.
A big thanks to everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May, August, and November, so additional participants would certainly be helpful.
TrueDelta now has a separate results page for each model. The one of the Mazda3:
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
556 Mazda3 owners signed up so far. A great start, thanks guys. Of course, more is always better with sample sizes, and we especially need more 2004s and 2009s.
Auto reliability research
Auto reliability research
We have updated results for the Mazda3 to include owner experiences through March 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2008.5-2009: 68, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 47, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 33, better than average
2006: 43, better than average
2005: 48, better than average
2004: 79, about average, and worse than earlier--less reliable once the warranty ends?
A big thanks to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
2008.5-2009: 68, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 47, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 33, better than average
2006: 43, better than average
2005: 48, better than average
2004: 79, about average, and worse than earlier--less reliable once the warranty ends?
A big thanks to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in August and November. With more participants, we could provide more precise information.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
620 Mazda3s now signed up. A great start. The more people participate, the better the information we can provide to everyone. Updated results this month.
Car reliability research
Car reliability research
We have updated results for the Mazda3 to include owner experiences through June 2009. In terms of successful repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2008.5-2009: 70, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 55, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 29, better than average
2006: 32, better than average
2005: 55, about average
2004: 75, about average
Results now posted separately for the MS3. Slightly higher repair frequency for the 2007, about the same otherwise.
A big thanks to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
2008.5-2009: 70, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 55, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 29, better than average
2006: 32, better than average
2005: 55, about average
2004: 75, about average
Results now posted separately for the MS3. Slightly higher repair frequency for the 2007, about the same otherwise.
A big thanks to this forum and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in November and February. With more participants, we could provide more precise information.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
Thanks, guys, I appreciate this. 659 Mazda3 owners now signed up. We'll be updating results again next month.
Car reliability research
Car reliability research
We have updated results for the Mazda3 to include owner experiences through September 30, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2008.5-2009: 65, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 57, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 19, better than average
2006: 39, better than average
2005: 55, better than average
2004: 70, about average
We've also introduced two new statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.
The percentage with no repairs is about 71 for the 2005, 72 for the 2006, 83 for the 2007, and 74 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 4 for the 2005, 3 for the 2006, less than one for the 2007, and 6 for the 2008. These stats require more data, so we don't yet have them for other model years.
Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats
A big thanks, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
2008.5-2009: 65, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 57, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 19, better than average
2006: 39, better than average
2005: 55, better than average
2004: 70, about average
We've also introduced two new statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.
The percentage with no repairs is about 71 for the 2005, 72 for the 2006, 83 for the 2007, and 74 for the 2008, while the percentage of lemons is about 4 for the 2005, 3 for the 2006, less than one for the 2007, and 6 for the 2008. These stats require more data, so we don't yet have them for other model years.
Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats
A big thanks, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in February and May. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
Now 744 signed up. An excellent start, but more would be even better. Especially since we're now posting results separately for the MS3.
Not yet signed up? Details here:
Car reliability research
Not yet signed up? Details here:
Car reliability research
We have updated results for the Mazda3 to include owner experiences through December 31, 2009. In terms of repair trips per 100 cars per year:
2010: 6, better than average
2008.5-2009: 58, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 46, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 22, better than average
2006: 40, better than average
2005: 44, better than average
2004: 73, about average
We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.
The percentage with no repairs is about 68 for the 2005, 73 for the 2006, 77 for the 2007, 75 for the 2008, and 76 for the 2009, while the percentage of lemons is about 4 for the 2005, 3 for the 2006, less than one for the 2007, 6 for the 2008, and 4 for the 2009. These stats require more data, so we don't yet have them for other model years.
Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats
A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
2010: 6, better than average
2008.5-2009: 58, about average, common problem with the audio system
2008: 46, about average, might have some 2008.5s with the troublesome audio system in this sample
2007: 22, better than average
2006: 40, better than average
2005: 44, better than average
2004: 73, about average
We have two additional statistics, "Nada-odds" and "Lemon-odds," to indicate the percentage of cars with no repairs in the past year and those that required 3+ trips to the repair shop.
The percentage with no repairs is about 68 for the 2005, 73 for the 2006, 77 for the 2007, 75 for the 2008, and 76 for the 2009, while the percentage of lemons is about 4 for the 2005, 3 for the 2006, less than one for the 2007, 6 for the 2008, and 4 for the 2009. These stats require more data, so we don't yet have them for other model years.
Nada-odds and Lemon-odds car reliability stats
A big thank you, once again, to Antoine, this forum, and everyone who has been helping. We'll have further updates in May and August. With more participants, we could provide more precise information and cover all model years.
Mazda Mazda3 reliability comparisons
Just enhanced the related repair history survey so that it can (optionally) be used as a personal car maintenance record.
As always, more participants would be helpful. Updated Car Reliability Survey results in May, with a preview for participants next month.
Car reliability research
As always, more participants would be helpful. Updated Car Reliability Survey results in May, with a preview for participants next month.
Car reliability research
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