Mazda 3 BM

The third generation Mazda 3 looks great. The elongated hood, narrowed headlights and the characteristic shape of the grille clearly indicate belonging to the Japanese brand. Mazda 3 BM was offered with two body types - hatchback and sedan. The assembly of the machines was carried out exclusively in Japan. The quality of the interior finishing materials and interior design of the Mazda 3 make a pleasant impression. The front and rear seats are quite large. Despite the decent wheelbase of 2,700mm (more than the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Ford Focus and BMW 1) the rear is a bit tight. The front passenger may be disturbed by a rigid plastic tunnel that rests on the left knee. The trunk of the sedan can accommodate 419 liters of luggage, and in the trunk of the hatchback - 350 liters. However, if necessary, the hatchback can be folded back row of seats, thereby increasing the cargo space to 1250 liters. All the most important security features are present even in the basic version: four pillows, curtains, ABS and stabilization system. In 2013, the “troika” showed an excellent result on the results of the crash tests of Euro NCAP. In 2016, Mazda3 experienced a surface restyling. There was LED optics, transformed grille and rear bumper.

Engines

In the officially sold Mazda 3 BM under the hood placed one of three gasoline engines - 1.5 liters (120 hp), 1.6 liters (104 hp) and 2.0 liters (150 hp). 1. 6 - well known from the previous generation of Mazda 3 BL and is characterized as reliable and hardy. The remaining 1.5 and 2.0 engines are members of the Skyactiv-G family. They are distinguished by the presence of direct fuel injection, phase rotators on both camshafts and an extremely high compression ratio - 14: 1. Unfortunately, the 2-liter engine version left the market in 2014. The fact is that the Mazda 6 assembled in the Far East with a similar engine at a price almost equaled the imported Mazda 3. The management of the concern considered that it is more profitable to give way to a more serious model. All units have a reliable chain of drive valve timing. In general, the engines do not cause serious complaints. However, some owners of cars with Skyactiv engines faced minor shortcomings. For example, sometimes oil traces are found under the valve cover and above it - in the area of the electromagnetic valve control of oil supply to the phase rotator of the exhaust valves. A new valve cover gasket is available for 1200 rubles, and the valve oil - for 700 rubles. If the valve itself flows, then you will have to pay from 3 to 8 thousand rubles for a new part. In a 1.5-liter engine, ignition coils are sometimes brought in (3-7 thousand rubles per piece). It is worth mentioning the premature wear of the plastic roller of the tensioner of the drive belt of the generator (noise appears).

Transmission

The 5-speed mechanics was considered the basic 1.6 / 104 hp, and the 6-speed – 1.5 Skyactiv.

The Old 1.6 was combined with a time-tested 4-speed automatic (FN4A-EL).

The 1.5 and 2.0 were combined with the 6-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic transmission (FS6A-EL). Both boxes have not yet been given any problems.

Walking

On the front axle are the Macpherson struts, and on the back - a multi-link. Electromechanical amplifier is used in steering.

In terms of driving performance, Mazda 3 is certainly at the very top of the segment. It is quite obvious that the engineers tuned the car with an emphasis on handling. The wheels maintain good contact with the road and do not hide the nature of the road surface.

Silent blocks of the front levers are surrendered after 70-120 thousand km. Usually you have to change the rear power block of the lever (900-1500 rubles). Ball supports (1000-1500 rubles) can wear after 100-150 thousand km. For the record, the original front suspension lever will cost 12,000 rubles.

After 80-140 thousand km, the collapse of the turn of one of the rear springs is often detected. The new spring costs 4-6 thousand rubles.

Other problems and malfunctions

Some owners had to repair the electric drive of the exterior mirrors - the gears of the mechanism wore out. The cost of the remake is 4000 rubles.

After 50-100 thousand km had to repair the limiters of the opening of the rear doors. To do this, change plastic fixers - 700 rubles for a set for two doors.

After 5-6 years, the steering wheel noticeably loses its former gloss. The steering wheel will cost 5000 rubles.

Engines

• For example, sometimes oil traces are found under the valve cover and above it - in the area of the electromagnetic valve control of oil supply to the phase rotator of the exhaust valves.
• If the valve itself flows, then you will have to pay from 3 to 8 thousand rubles for a new part.
• It is worth mentioning the premature wear of the plastic roller of the tensioner of the drive belt of the generator (noise appears).

Transmission

• 6 was combined with a time-tested 4-speed automatic (FN4A-EL).
• Both boxes have not yet been given any problems.

Walking

• Ball supports (1000-1500 rubles) can wear after 100-150 thousand km.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Some owners had to repair the electric drive of the exterior mirrors - the gears of the mechanism wore out. The cost of the remake is 4000 rubles.
• The door opening limiters had to be repaired.

The third generation Mazda 3 shows unrivaled handling. But the real pleasure of driving can only give a 2-liter version. "Troika" series BM elegant, decent ride, quite spacious and quite reliable.

• Engines: For example, sometimes oil traces are found under the valve cover and above it - in the area of the electromagnetic valve control of oil supply to the phaser of the exhaust valves.
• Transmission: Both boxes are not yet delivering any problems.
• Ball supports (1000-1500 rubles) can wear after 100-150 thousand km.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Individual owners had to repair the electric drive of the exterior mirrors - the gears of the mechanism wore out. The cost of the remake is 4000 rubles. After 500,000 to 100,000.

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