Whose MS3 has/hasn't broken down?

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Has your MS3 had a mechanical failure?


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Yes! all of them are heavy modded, all kind of bolt on stuff. and tune.
Not entirely true. Most of em yeah but theres been one guy who's gone through 3 motors with just an intake and bpv a couple others with intakes only. Yeah every car has its failure rate but don't be suprised when the winter hits and these things start poppin like crazy. The ecu can't adjust to cold weather for s***
 
Not entirely true. Most of em yeah but theres been one guy who's gone through 3 motors with just an intake and bpv a couple others with intakes only. Yeah every car has its failure rate but don't be suprised when the winter hits and these things start poppin like crazy. The ecu can't adjust to cold weather for s***


Sounds to me like user error... (dunno)
 
Look at your afr's when its cold. Yeah cold air is denser so it makes the car run more lean but it starts to do it on a dangerous level during the winter
 
rear sway bar nut almost fell off rattle in rear of car, bad handling symtoms having fuelpump upgrade done tomarrow @ mazda till my pt performace pump shows cdfp the retainer split s*** the ceepers inside the spring how it dident get all tore up ill never no. i drove it that way a week uhh... running corksport tbe short ram intake and boost cut killer running about 18 psi spikes22 ugly waiting to s*** a rod !!
 
Not entirely true. Most of em yeah but theres been one guy who's gone through 3 motors with just an intake and bpv a couple others with intakes only. Yeah every car has its failure rate but don't be suprised when the winter hits and these things start poppin like crazy. The ecu can't adjust to cold weather for s***

MS3 is fail. There is some critical issue with the motor or tune that's causing the motor to pop over time or during partial throttle.
 
07 Speed with turboxs midpipe, ********** mm, and shifter bushings.

-30k miles
-Only one CEL, which was easily solved without needing the dealership.
-Great dealership experiences
-No smoking turbo or mechanical issues

Only things are rattles inside (the motor mount probably added some) and tires need to be replaced soon.
 
Motor mountunder battery failed even after recall

Entire mount and screws completely stripped out of transmission
Housing with 26000 miles on 2007 speed 3
Engine and transmission fell down.

Mazda tried to deny warranty completely
Stock ms3 except for defi boost gauge.
Ended up getting new transmission and
Throttle body was doing 4mph when happened
Tryin to order new mounts from PG get
No response from them are they on
Vacation or something?
 
36k now. No major issues. Broken passenger side engine mount from me I'm almost positive. (Hit a wheel in the middle of the road) Got it replaced under warranty. Great car and dealership experiences so far. About to order a downpipe so I can let the troubles begin. Haha
 
20K on my 09 w/ MSCAI. One warranty issue for the squeaky seat belt buckle bolts.

Car runs great, drives great. Hope to reach 120K with no major issues. We'll see if it happens. :)
 
At 50k the car began throwing the P0401(EGR flow insufficient) code- and the EGR system is not covered by the powertrain warranty or the 49 state emissions warranty....
 
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