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    Mazda 3 2010 Problems

    Are you having problems with your 2010 Mazda 3? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest 2010 Mazda 3 issues & faults. We have gathered all of the most frequently asked questions and problems relating to the 2010 Mazda 3 in one spot to help you decide if it's a smart buy.

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    Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2013
    By Graham Smith · 9 June 2017
    Who'd have thought it, a Mazda knocking off the likes of Ford, Holden and Toyota to become the most popular car on the Australian market?
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    Mazda 2, 3 and 6 recalled over driver's seat defect
    By Justin Hilliard · 21 February 2017
    Mazda Australia has issued a national recall for 124,686 examples of its last-generation Mazda2, Mazda3 and Mazda6 models which were sold between September 2007 and March 2012.
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    Best first car options?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 11 November 2016

    Do not buy a Cruze, or buy a European brand. They will prove costly. It's best to go for the cars that are well proven over many years. The Lancer is a good one, but so too is the Toyota Yaris or Corolla, Suzuki Swift, Mazda2 or 3, or Mitsubishi Colt.

    Mazda recalls 2.2 million cars over rust risk
    By Andrew Chesterton · 2 September 2016
    Mazda has issued a global recall of more than 2.2 million cars from across its range to rectify a potential corrosion issue that affects some of its best-selling models.
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    Used Mazda 3 review: 2009-2013
    By Graham Smith · 4 August 2016
    Graham Smith reviews the second generation Mazda3 as a used buy. New A car that stormed the market, the Mazda3 was sweetly timed to take advantage of the shift to smaller cars. The first 3, launched in 2004, won a huge following in no time and its 2009 successor maintained the momentum. Mazda had a lot riding on this
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    What's a safe, small car under $15,000?
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 18 March 2016

    I wouldn’t recommend the Focus or the Golf, European is not the way to go. The best choices are the Mazda3, Mitsubishi Lancer and the Hyundai i30.

    Best small hatch for $12k
    Answered by Graham Smith · 26 February 2016

    Typically you're looking at a car around 2010 vintage for that money, so it's got a few years on it and will have done a few kays. With that in mind it's best to go for a car that's going to give you a good run for your money over a few years. Steer clear of European brands, that includes Ford as its small cars come out of Europe, and go for a solid brand with a good reputation for reliability. In my view that means a Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3, Mitsubishi Lancer, Kia Rio, Hyundai i30.

    Used Mazda 3 review: 2004-2015
    By Ewan Kennedy · 15 December 2015
    Ewan Kennedy reviews the first, second and third generation Mazda 3 from 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 as a used buy.
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    Honda Civic vs Mazda 3
    Answered by Carsguide.com.au · 30 July 2015

    Both cars are good ones, and I’m sure you would be happy with either of them. If I had to choose I would probably go for the Mazda, for its economy and servicing costs, and I believe it would be a little more comfortable. The Civic is a very good car, though; it’s well built and a delight to drive.

    Mazda 3 2010: What's a bigger replacement car?
    Answered by Paul Gover · 3 May 2015

    Since you already have a Mazda, then the latest Mazda6 gets The Tick and will suit your needs.

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