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squareballs
post Dec 2 2025, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(SourLemons @ Dec 1 2025, 02:06 PM)
Hi Mazda 3 liftback owners , I'm planning to buy one soon and can you tell me what are the known issues for this car?
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my ownership in 1.5 years

-not senior citizen friendly, not so family friendly.
-piano black center console easy scratch, meter panel SUPER easy to have micro scratches. i wash my car myself, it still scratches even if im super careful, but i dont bother about it already.
-ignite black rims are pain in the ass to clean.
-SC wise so far i claimed new water pump in less than 2 months of ownership, buzzing/frog sound. claimed without any hassle.




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post Dec 3 2025, 08:52 AM

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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 2 2025, 12:24 PM)
my ownership in 1.5 years

-not senior citizen friendly, not so family friendly.
-piano black center console easy scratch, meter panel SUPER easy to have micro scratches. i wash my car myself, it still scratches even if im super careful, but i dont bother about it already.
-ignite black rims are pain in the ass to clean.
-SC wise so far i claimed new water pump in less than 2 months of ownership, buzzing/frog sound. claimed without any hassle.
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u can get TPU film to protect the Piano black center console, including the infotainment panel. no scratchers can be seen.

ayamxxx
post Dec 3 2025, 08:58 AM

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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 2 2025, 12:24 PM)
my ownership in 1.5 years

-not senior citizen friendly, not so family friendly.
-piano black center console easy scratch, meter panel SUPER easy to have micro scratches. i wash my car myself, it still scratches even if im super careful, but i dont bother about it already.
-ignite black rims are pain in the ass to clean.
-SC wise so far i claimed new water pump in less than 2 months of ownership, buzzing/frog sound. claimed without any hassle.
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Which SC u find the best for warranty claim? Mine Glenmarie, Bermaz Motor Trading Sdn Bhd (Body & Paint Centre).

Inb4 claim steering clock spring (other SC just told normal, here test properly and claim this), rear tyre bearing
ZeneticX
post Dec 3 2025, 05:33 PM

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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 2 2025, 12:24 PM)
my ownership in 1.5 years

-not senior citizen friendly, not so family friendly.
-piano black center console easy scratch, meter panel SUPER easy to have micro scratches. i wash my car myself, it still scratches even if im super careful, but i dont bother about it already.
-ignite black rims are pain in the ass to clean.
-SC wise so far i claimed new water pump in less than 2 months of ownership, buzzing/frog sound. claimed without any hassle.
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as above reply mentioned, just get the TPU film and apply onto it, it will cover all the scratches. Same issue on CX30

Mazda actually only recommend to blow of the dust from the panel doh.gif
Fiezannn
post Dec 5 2025, 01:16 PM

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Hello… i would like to ask all sifus gurus here. Is it possible to use original calipers but upgrade to oversized rotors (front)? As in 355mm.

I’ve seen people upsized the rear rotors though…
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post Dec 5 2025, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Fiezannn @ Dec 5 2025, 02:16 PM)
Hello… i would like to ask all sifus gurus here. Is it possible to use original calipers but upgrade to oversized rotors (front)? As in 355mm.

I’ve seen people upsized the rear rotors though…
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not related to mazda 3 specifically but on others, ppl use brackets to attach the stock calipers to the oversized rotors.

the best is still to upgrade both disc and caliper.

 

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