Mazda 3 BL

The Mazda 3 is a very popular golf class model that replaced the Mazda 323 back in 2003. In November 2008, the second generation model with the BL index was officially presented in the United States at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The European premiere took place in March 2009 in Geneva. The car retained a dashing look and excellent handling characteristics. The only restyling of the second “three” was held in 2011. The updated Mazda 3 BL received a new front bumper with round halogen fog lamps. The rear bumper has changed a little. In addition, an eco-indicator appeared on the dashboard, signaling the appropriate moment of transition to a higher gear. The backlight of the display changed from red to blue, and the lever of the parking brake began to be skinned. In addition to everything, a completely different design has acquired wheels. The first-generation Mazda 3 was technically very close to the Ford Focus 2. The second generation trio is the release of the first, but with a number of significant changes that are not obvious at first glance. In particular, the rigidity of the power frame of the body was increased by 30%. The shape of the spangers in the engine compartment and on the rapids has changed. As a result, the second generation in the crash tests of Euro NCAP earned 5 stars, while the previous generation – only four.

Too tight.

Although the Mazda 3 is considered a long car, the interior dimensions are quite mediocre. There's not enough space, especially in the back. If two people are 180 centimeters tall in front, the passengers of the second row will rest their knees in the backs of the seats. Not much space in the trunk. Its capacity is 340 liters, while the Honda Civic VIII offers 415 liters and the Volkswagen Golf VI offers 350 liters.

The quality of the assembly and finishing materials is not bad. A strong impression is made by deep wells of speed and revolution indicators. Unfortunately, on the driver's seat relatively quickly appear traces of wear and breaks of upholstery (especially on the left side).

Mazda 3 BL already in the basic configuration boasts front and side airbags, electric windows, air conditioning and audio system built into the central panel. Richer versions were equipped with heated seats, parking sensors, color navigation, electrically controlled mirrors, cruise control and onboard computer.

Engines

The range of engines Mazda 3 BL is quite scant. Diesel versions in our market are a real exotic. However, some proposals are met. Under the hood of such a car installed 1.6-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 115 liters. with. In Western Europe, you can even come across rare instances equipped with a 2.2-liter turbodiesel with a capacity of 185 hp. There are four petrol engines. The weakest was the atmospheric tank with a volume of 1.6 liters (Z6), developing a power of 105 liters. with. Next comes a 2-liter unit (MZR-DISI) with a return of 150 hp. The car with such an engine in combination with the manual transmission accelerates to 100 km / h in 10.4 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 206 km / h. The version with the machine is only slightly slower - 10.6 seconds and 205 km / h, respectively. Gasoline engines are almost flawless and usually do not cause any problems. The only complaints are the dynamics with a 1.6-liter gasoline atmospheric. 105 forces are too small to go really fast. With dynamic driving, fuel consumption increases significantly - up to 10-11 liters. At a rhythmic pace, a 2-liter unit can swallow more, but at the same time, under normal conditions, it is quite realistic to fit into a reasonable 7 liters. Both petrol units use a chain-type HRM drive, which is reliable and does not require replacement due to the stretching of the chain, as in the famous “Germans” or some French. Maintenance of the petrol versions is reduced to the replacement of oil and filters.

General concerns

The supports of the power unit can wear out after 120-150 thousand km - vibrations appear. More often it is necessary to update the right pillow (3-6 thousand rubles).

After 100-150 thousand km, sometimes the noise of the bypass and stretch roller (from 1000 rubles per analogue) begins.

With age, the first oxygen sensor begins to fail (from 5000 rubles per analog).

2.3 MZR-DISI was intended for the sporty MPS version. The engine is demanding on fuel and needs qualified maintenance. Over time, it begins to consume oil through a turbocharger, and the valve timing drive chain is pulled out. At large runs, piston rings wear out, and sometimes cylinder sleeves.

turbodiesel

Diesel engines are more difficult to operate. 1.6 MZ-CD is nothing more than a 1.6 HDi from PSA. Until 2010, it met Euro-4 emission standards, had two camshafts, 16 valves and a particulate filter with additives. Since 2010, the engine met the Euro-5 standards, the power increased from 109 to 116 hp, only one camshaft and 8 valves remained. The nozzle supplier has also changed. Instead of Bosch, VDO-Siemens were installed. In addition, the particulate filter no longer used additives. 1. 6 MZ-CD is equipped with a variable geometry turbocharger and a Common Rail injection system. The turbine (from 60 000 rubles) with regular oil change and proper operation lasts a long time. The belt of the HRM changes here every 200,000 km (from 10,000 rubles together with the pump). Depending on the series, the fuel equipment of Bosch, Delphi or Denso was installed. The cheapest to repair is Bosch, as its nozzles are refurbishable. In two other cases, the nozzles will have to be simply replaced - from 30,000 rubles apiece. The main thing is not to fill diesel Mazda with poor quality fuel. Otherwise, in addition to nozzles, you will have to fight with a faulty wet-type DPF filter. The latter means that a special liquid is needed to neutralize harmful substances, which is replenished every 60,000 km. The pump mixes the liquid with the fuel in a certain proportion. The soot filter, according to the manufacturer, should withstand about 120,000 km. Cars that move mainly on the highway, do without replacing it even after 140-160 thousand km.

Transmission

Gasoline 1.6 was combined with a 5-speed mechanics or 4-band automatic, and gasoline 2.0 and 2.5 - with a 6-speed manual transmission or 5-band automatic. The sports version of MPS was equipped with 6-speed mechanics and a self-locking differential. The diesel 1.6 MZ-CD / 109 hp was combined with a 5-speed manual transmission, and the 2.2 MZR-CD and 1.6 MZ-CD / 116 hp - with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The clutch of a manual transmission usually takes care of more than 200,000 km. The cost of a new set of 12-16 thousand rubles, and work on replacement - about 3,500 rubles.

The mechanics recommend performing the first oil change in an automatic transmission after 80,000 km, and then repeating the procedure every 40,000 km.

4-speed automatic after 150-200 thousand km sometimes begins to bother owners with pushes when switching from 1st to 2nd gear. The reason is the brake band stretching. The disease is treated by replacing the adjusting bolt (500 rubles).

Slippers on the 3rd and 4th gears can be caused by wear of Teflon sealing rings (1000 rubles). With a long disregard for the problem, friction wear is possible, and then the back cover of the box. This problem sometimes occurs after 200,000 km. Fortunately, it is not yet mass-scale.

Walking

There is a multi-link behind, so the car is very obedient and holds the road well. The Mazda 3 BL suspension is quite hardy – all the levers are steel. The front and rear levers will last at least 100-150 thousand km. Much depends on the driving style and the condition of the roads. For a transverse or longitudinal lever of the rear suspension will have to pay 1800-2500 rubles. To this it is worth adding two racks of the stabilizer (1000-2400 rubles). And over time, eccentric bolts adjust the collapse of the rear wheels sour. The worst carry Russian roads racks and bushings of the front stabilizer. The cost of the rack is 1200-2400 rubles, and the bushings - from 400 rubles. For the lower transverse lever ask from 4300 rubles. Front shock absorbers (3-5 thousand rubles) reach 100-150 thousand km, and rear (2-4 thousand rubles) - up to 150-200 thousand km. With age, the support of the rear shock absorber (2-5 thousand rubles) is given - it is destroyed at the fastening points. Front wheel bearings (1-3 thousand rubles) are changed separately from the hubs. They usually pay attention after 100-150 thousand km. Rear bearings are assembled with a hub (7-8 thousand rubles) and have a higher resource. Steering tips can become unusable after 120-150 thousand km (1-3 thousand rubles), and steering thrusts (1-3 thousand rubles) - after 150-200 thousand km. An important technical solution is the transition to electrohydraulic power steering. In the first generation, it was only available in cars with a 2-liter gasoline atmospheric. Defects of electrohydraulic amplifier are very rare.

Rust?!

When buying a Mazda 3 BL, you should carefully inspect the body for corrosion. Unfortunately, this disadvantage is the case, although not clearly expressed. However, red spots can be found on the bottom and in the cavities. On external body elements, "rust" appears, as a rule, after eliminating damages caused by an accident.

One of the causes of rust in the cavities is the uneven application of the protective layer of wax.

Other problems and malfunctions

With age, the glazing of the front optics becomes blurred and cloudy.

A number of owners of the Mazda 3 BL in the sedan body noticed the appearance of knocks in the rear of the cabin. When searching for the source of sound, a broken rear shelf of the body was found.

In addition, sedans sometimes complain about the appearance of water in the trunk. It can get there through clips, bumper holders or light seals.

The braiding of the steering wheel wears out to 80-120 thousand km (5-6 thousand rubles with work for embroidery). Soon, the shabby look acquire the emblem on the steering wheel and the gearbox handle. Over time, the buttons on the steering wheel are erased (2000 rubles for two blocks).

Sometimes the driver’s seat is visible. To eliminate it, it is necessary to drill rivets and install a remap.

Too tight.

• Unfortunately, on the driver's seat relatively quickly appear traces of wear and breaks of upholstery (especially on the left side).

Engines

• Gasoline engines are almost flawless and usually do not cause any problems.
• And after 150 000 km can flow the front oment crankshaft (600 rubles for the original).

General concerns

• The supports of the power unit can wear out after 120-150 thousand km - vibrations appear.

turbodiesel

• The cheapest to repair is Bosch, as its nozzles are refurbishable.
• This leads to wear of the turbocharger and the liners of the crankshaft.
• Therefore, it is vital to regularly change the sealing washers.
• Mazda recommends doing this every 80,000 km, but the interval is better reduced to 60,000 km.

Transmission

• The mechanics recommend performing the first oil change in an automatic transmission after 80,000 km, and then repeating the procedure every 40,000 km.
• Slippers on the 3rd and 4th gears can be caused by wear of Teflon sealing rings (1000 rubles).
• With a long disregard for the problem, friction wear is possible, and then the back cover of the box.
• This problem sometimes occurs after 200,000 km.

Walking

• ruble) - is destroyed at the anchorage points.

Rust?!

• When buying a Mazda 3 BL, you should carefully inspect the body for corrosion.
• On external body elements, "rust" appears, as a rule, after eliminating damages caused by an accident.
• One of the causes of rust in the cavities is the uneven application of the protective layer of wax.

Other problems and malfunctions

• A number of owners of the Mazda 3 BL in the sedan body noticed the appearance of knocks in the rear of the cabin.
• Sometimes the driver’s seat is visible.
• To eliminate it, it is necessary to drill rivets and install a remap.

Most of all emotions will be able to deliver the version with a 2-liter gasoline engine. 1.6-liter atmospheric will satisfy only those who do with short trips to the store and to work. Diesel? Perhaps not, unless you are afraid of possible expensive defects and large runs of specimens once imported from abroad. And yet, the Mazda 3 BL is a decent car that can successfully compete for a garage seat with more popular brands.

• Too tight: Unfortunately, the driver's seat is relatively quickly showing signs of wear and tears upholstery (especially on the left side).
• Engines: Gasoline engines are virtually flawless and generally do not cause any problems.
• Transmission: Slippers on 3rd and 4th gears can be caused by wear of Teflon O-rings (1000 rubles).
• Chasing: ruble - destroyed at the fastening points. Front wheel bearings (1-3 thousand rubles) are changed separately from the hubs.
• Rust?!: When buying a 3 BL Mazda, you should carefully inspect the body for corrosion.
• Other problems and malfunctions: A number of owners of the Mazda 3 BL in the sedan body noticed the appearance of knocks in the rear of the cabin.

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