USED Mazda 3 MPS / Mazdaspeed3 - What goes wrong and should you buy one?

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The Mazda 3 MPS . Mazdaspeed3 isn't the first car that comes to mind when you think about hot hatches, but we think it deserves way more respect than it gets. But, whether you're aware of just how great they are, or you're rolling the dice, should you actually buy a used one? What goes wrong with them, what are they like to drive now they're up to 15 years old? We do a deep dive to find out.
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00:00 - Intro
00:16 - What is it?
04:20 - Exterior issues
06:18 - Interior issues
09:06 - Practicality and features
13:25 - Safety
13:56 - What's it like to drive?
16:07 - What goes wrong?
19:40 - Should you buy it?
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@sahandbagheri6641 22 дня назад

this monster was designed back in 2008, it's freaking 16 yearssss ago. props to Mazda for being distinct and not try to be a boring corolla or civic. I had one of these and I can't think of any reliability issues during 5 yrs ownership. Oil, tyres, plugs , waterpump were the only I had to replace.

@AlfiePrice-r3s 22 дня назад

While this is a very good looking car, you can’t say the civic of the same generation was boring. It looks completely stand out from everything else of that time and the K20 engine is one of the most fun engines ever made

@glensubtorq 22 дня назад

I bought one when they first released. It was a crazy car! Tramlined like a monster, ate tyres in months and went like a freak. I hated it and loved it at the same time. Terrible in the wet, no front traction, handled like a wet dog on a tiled floor.

@stevenmuscat8126 21 день назад

Haha- I remember going for a test drive on a main arterial road in the wet. Two lane changes from torque steer. Turned around and returned car.

@heronshorts 22 дня назад

This thing is fun to drive and the torque steer will always wake you up. A mate of mine got his at low mileage from a mother who was selling it because she didnt want her son to have it as his first car coz of how quick it is lol.

@velocity.3bl 22 дня назад

BEEN WAITING FOR THIS EPISODE SINCE THE BEGINNING 🔥

@dhnirt 21 день назад

Owned one of these for 4 years. DP, catback and a good tune. Never ever failed and I really gave that thing a go car 🚗💨

@markbiggart1265 22 дня назад

Oh my goodness you managed to capture rare footage of a new shape Honda Civic that’s actually been sold and driving on Aussie roads?!

@xX_T0X1K_Xx 14 дней назад

I own one. let me correct you it’s pretty much a new shape Focus the engine was even made by ford. I am in Nz and have a JDM BL3FW Axela Mazdaspeed 3 Gen 2 2009 and I can assure you there’s ford logos printed on the engine amazing car lots of fun to drive and has been my reliable daily pushing 300hp

@theaussiecriminologist 21 день назад

I owned a BL MPS for 11 years and did 80,000km in it. I gave it a bit every now and then. I never had a single issue with it. Occasionally the engine light would come on and the mechanic would reset it and tell me to take it out for a good drive in the country, that solved the issue. Sold it second hand in 2022 for $19000.

@SatanDotExe 21 день назад

I would own one of these but the fact there were loads of these cars in the UK, now not many left on the road, that speaks for itself.

@fckuyo3918 2 дня назад

check the hedges of local laneways, there must be a few there...

@WatchKek 22 дня назад

The MPS is cool as, first came across it in Need For Speed Carbon and loved it in that.

@Its-Chuck-G 22 дня назад

Owned a Gen 2 one of these for 8 years, absolutely loved it. Great fun to punt around, only thing that ever needed fixing on it was a loose baffle in the fuel tank - just replaced it with a wrecker tank for a few hundred bucks. Owned a couple of Polo/Golf GTIs and an S3 since, but the MPS was more fun than those other hatches.

@claytonsmoothy314 22 дня назад

I had this exact car, infact that could be my old car,bloody terrific car.fitted Whiteline rear sway bar,eibach lowered springs,intake,rear gearbox mount,Cobb access port and removed second cat.ran semi slicks on front the whole time I owned it.loved it,miss it.took it back to stock to sell it and sold of all mod parts

@nogvdub88 22 дня назад

I wouldnt call it unreliable. I owned a 07 gen1 MPS. Did a few mods to it like HPFP pumps and some bolt on mods, accessport. Really fun part. Only sold it due to losing my licence for 6 months.

@eponymous7910 22 дня назад

I remember seeing plenty of these in the wild upon release but they're rare as hens teeth these days

@jacktomis1743 21 день назад

all got wrapped around trees

@user-pn4vv9cg3y 20 дней назад

As a service consultant at an automotive shop, I frequently encounter issues with TCM in this particular model when it starts ageing

@jacklewis7780 22 дня назад

Drove one for almost ten years. I won’t hear complaints about torque steer when accelerating quickly - you were warned. What is annoying is that when you’re relaxed into your drive and are at cruising speed, steering never seems to find centre so the car wanders even in a straight line and you’re constantly having to correct it.

@alexmedosh5385 21 день назад

Agreed!

@JdmAnts 21 день назад

Perfect timing 👌 was looking at them all week

@waterbourne9282 22 дня назад

Thanks for the heads up.

@NinaMango789 18 дней назад

I absolutely love mine, had a gen 1 and an MS6, the gen 2s hold up to rust a lot better with the new england winters we experience in the US. Good review!

@DarkKnight2845 22 дня назад

Good video, always loved the design of the MPS/Mazdaspeed 3 models

@roadsofjapan6009 22 дня назад

Nice review…. So we just have the ST left to review , great little play list there once the blue oval is reviewed. 👍

@Low760 22 дня назад

Xr5t?

@junaidisrael3723 7 дней назад

I have owned my 2010 mps for 5 years havnt had any issues besides the stock car audio amp failing still runs like a dream completely stock really fun to drive

@znova9240 10 дней назад

06 Gen 1 former owner. What a car. Absolutely cut me to pieces to sell her. It has 282000km on it, 303whp and almost 500nm of torque paired with bigger wheels and tyres, coilovers, polyurethane bushes throughout, upgraded engine mounts, short shifter, front mount intercooler conversion, proper tune from a MPS guru and alot of supporting modifications to ensure reliability. I drove it with respect, and honestly it never left me on the side of the road. Key was maintenance, a good quality tune, monitoring AFR at all times and not driving like a dickhead constantly. It was an absolute weapon of a car. Almost zero torque steer with those suspension upgrades. 0-100 in 5 seconds dead. I kept it fairly stock looking other than the wheels and tyres, wiped the smile off many a V8 owners face even on the highway. The thing I fell in love with and what I miss most was it had personality. It felt alive, like it had a soul. You couldn't just jump in it like a Golf R and floor it if you'd never driven it before or it might bite back! All while looking like a regular old Mazda 3. Really regret selling her.

@anakinskywalker4113 21 день назад

Awesome video as alway guys keep it up. It is such a shame that Mazda doesn’t offer a current version of this car in Australia. It would be great addition to the line up in my view. As for things to be aware of like any performance car they need more maintenance than standard models. Change the oil super often, don’t skimp on anything if it needs maintenance then do it promptly.

@scottcarter2362 20 дней назад

I had a fast ride in one of these a few years ago as a passenger. It was one of the most memorable drives I've had. Admittedly his car had a few mods(most notably an aftermarket differential) but Jeee Zuz that thing was proper fast. I'd love one.

@NJ728 21 день назад

My 2011 3 MPS has 210 000km, still in immaculate condition. Amazing vehicle, and it still keeps up with modern hot hatches.

@joesky011 21 день назад

I used to own one...a black one. Very cool. Yes, torque steer was an issue but the reason I got rid of it was because I clocked up 3 speeding tickets over a 12 month period!! 😀

@Zebra-l6k 21 день назад

Another excellent review from the ReDriven team. Great Aussie content. But Adam .. trakkydaks? Really mate … next thing you’ll be swilling large cappuccino’s instead of your piccolo’s:)

@sereyy 20 дней назад

Bought mine new in 2012 daily it with 230,000 kms now in 2024. Still going strong with no major problems. Only had the right side engine mount break from drag racing at Willowbank hahah. Gonna keep mine until it dies if it does die heheh.

@jesus_built_my_hotrod 22 дня назад

Love the backwards safety features bit

@iamyu7931 22 дня назад

Getting one as a weekender next year when I turn 25. Just have an econobox 10th gen Civic to save that money for now.

@MrWilliam.Stewart 22 дня назад

Some say that the engine has a healthy torque output, and that a little torque steer is possible, all we know is, it can change all three lanes with the throttle alone!

@Low760 22 дня назад

Just like a Saab 9-3 aero.

@andrevanderwalt2515 22 дня назад

Need to do a video on a HSV VXR, a competitor to this...

@1redgod 22 дня назад

169,000kms on mine, daily driven, no problems.

@brown8317 21 день назад

is my man wearing a seiko willard?

@alexcrowther3326 21 день назад

He is. I've seen him wearing G shocks too, he has good taste 👍

@wog008 22 дня назад

Very nice great video & car .. can we please do A review on the RS MK2 Ford focus please..

@JdmAnts 21 день назад

Video on the previous model 3 MPS coming in dew time?

@kathmanduishavingasale2145 21 день назад

welcome to Rhodes! lots of interesting cars here

@ElderlyAnteater 21 день назад

I always think the looks are one of the best things about these! Can't believe people don't like the way they look

@garageblitztv3215 20 дней назад

Rhodes shopping centre and unit accommodation seems to be a popular spot for car reviews.

@glennstagg3559 21 день назад

I have the Mazda 6 MPS, 18years old, it has decent mods and still daily driving hard. No issues with its JDM reliability...just change the oil people.

@daedile282 17 дней назад

Man, I miss my 2007 Speed3. I'm gonna buy one again

@tshepisopromise5559 21 день назад

I was planning on buying this mps this December, I own a 2016 mazda 3 and I wanted to add this hatchback and just fit it with huge sound system.... I don't have issues with my current mazda but it's a no for this one now, rather go for the Austina hatch and modify my sedan look wise

@peterlattimore6013 22 дня назад

Only 2 years to late for my step son...not that he'd listen to advice on buying his 1st car. Was the timing chain due to lack of servicing.

@kriptoknap 22 дня назад

This car is gorgeus! Love the design!

@ashzciwobuz1277 13 дней назад

I've had one in the family since 2011 now with 280k km (not luxury) completely unmodified There have been a few recalls (check those have been done) Biggest problem we've had on this is the handbrake slipping CONSTANTLY. Second the sticky melty dash and the fuel air stuff failing (has had to be replaced on a few occasions) Biggest one missed is the handbrake and recalls

@club1fan552 19 дней назад

The series one did have bad torque steer but in the series 2 the torque was reduced in first and second making it easier to live with. The 6 MPS was a better balanced vehicle with (partial), AWD. Would love to see a review...

@kofnc 22 дня назад

Have to choose the Focus ST just for the 5 cylinder note but Ford quality…

@sjb2471 21 день назад

There’s nothing much wrong with European Ford quality, other than the dry dual clutch gearbox debacle (no different to VW of the era) for the Focus, or the few years we got ours ex South Africa. The German built Focus is known to be very robust

@pn57192 22 дня назад

Fuel tank baffles can be an issue on these. Very common for them to come loose.

@donwijeratne9313 22 дня назад

Yep this happened to me on SP25.

@kingkire1556 21 день назад

What are the symptoms?

@jacklewis7780 21 день назад

@@kingkire1556happened to mine at five years old. You could hear a metallic grinding noise when braking/stopping.

@pn57192 21 день назад

@@kingkire1556 what Jack had said but I had noticed it also leaving driveways as the car shakes about

@kingkire1556 20 дней назад

Thanks for the info guys. So the baffles just end up moving around in the tank but the car will still drive fine. Thanks

@Hubi260 18 дней назад

I miss mine it was amazing

@Grudlin74 22 дня назад

Perhaps for your next sponsor you could find a audio after market specialist. This would many of us stuck in the early 2000's.

@giggygiggy1393 22 дня назад

I think this was the same motor that was in the CX7 but detuned ...........with my CX7 i had Timing belt issues at 90,000km .......engine mounts issues and then weird engine code issues that would put car in limp mode.......not to mention fuel usage of around 18/L per 100km ....was a good car when it was a good car if you know what i mean

@Jimmy180-b1n 22 дня назад

What is the grey car behind Jim? It looks like a Citroen C5 but surely you don’t get those in Oz?

@kimhao7404 22 дня назад

Can you do a review of Mazda bk sp23. Thank you

@adnanrahman5883 7 дней назад

was in the market for the mps, but way too many were either flogged or just not well maintained. Eventually got a focus st instead

@TwistedDonners 22 дня назад

It's a shame that this car has been ruined by association as it seems like it'd be a lot of fun otherwise. I do believe that this is the first time that anyone has received a prezzie on camera for lending their car too you lol. Kinda suprised that it doesn't have the usual Mazda reliability after what Hullsy was saying. Definitely an eye opening video and quite an enjoyable watch as well. Keep up the good work guys and look forward to Sunday's video as per usual 👍.

@MartinJones123 22 дня назад

The MPS uses a 2.3 litre turbo 4 cylinder from Ford... I wish Mazda released a modern day Mazda 3 hothatch, as the brand doesn't have any enthusiast cars except for the MX-5...

@selgeaus 22 дня назад

I wish they released in sedan like Mazda 6 mps..

@skilgour44 22 дня назад

...and that they continued the 6 MPS to this generation.

@Low760 22 дня назад

@@skilgour44we do have a 2.5t Mazda6 now too.

@skilgour44 21 день назад

@@Low760 which is producing about 20kW less. It's better than before, but not the same.

@gregholloway4461 21 день назад

@@skilgour44unless you run the current turbo 6 on 98, then it’s more or less a wash from a power perspective.

@LooseKnob 21 день назад

I've had my BL MPS for a few years now and is stock. Had no major mechanical issues. Just keep it serviced and it will look after you. Mods are tempting but a slippery slope and you risk reliability. Have to agree that you have plenty of power and don’t need more for the street. These cars aren't perfect but a load of fun to drive and that is what makes them special.

@coopsnz1 20 дней назад

bk going up in price in japan, Bl starting to go up

@brandonclarke5083 21 день назад

These are crazy cheap especially the BK which looks much nicer, but the £710 tax a year for these is wild the 2.0 Mazda 3 Sport BK I’m currently selling is still a pricey £385 tax a year 🤦‍♂️ so fun to drive though

@lufunoraphalalani 21 день назад

Please review the 10th and 11th generation Corolla

@markbiggart1265 22 дня назад

Where specifically is that filming location it’s beautiful? Is it somewhere in Newcastle? Looks like a nice spot for a walk.

@tomnewham1269 22 дня назад

I think Leichhardt.

@simoncandy9673 22 дня назад

Looks like Homebush bay area around Sydney Olympic park.

@LooseKnob 21 день назад

That is Rhodes.

@markbiggart1265 8 дней назад

@@LooseKnob where in Rhodes?

@jeremybean-hodges6397 21 день назад

Please Mazda, do a turbo manual with the current 3.

@skilgour44 22 дня назад

I'd get the Civic Type R. I have been underwhelmed by the driving experience of almost every turbocharged engine I've driven. I'd much prefer a high-revving naturally aspirated engine, even if it is slower. The Type R would need some better suspension though; the ride is rock hard.

@jacktomis1743 21 день назад

even though mps fetch a good amount of money, type rs are ridiculously expensive

@skilgour44 21 день назад

@@jacktomis1743 the FK8 isn't that expensive and it's a good deal more unique compared to the base model than the MPS.

@marlboro-manmat295 15 дней назад

The non-turbo SP25 (2.5 litre) version was a exciting car, far better than the SP23, and less audacious in appearance than the turbo.

@MrJumper68 22 дня назад

I live in Denmark.... Mazda is rustning like crazy

@lachlancook6718 20 дней назад

Can we get a video of that Citroen C5 behind Jim there?

@nazul9597 21 день назад

W camera upgrade

@DoPeRiDe123 22 дня назад

Good video, but I disagree with you on not wanting more power. You always want more power!

@aussielegend8576 18 дней назад

Man I wish I could wear my PJ's to work. JK. Another great review. Most enjoyable.

@taman82 22 дня назад

I'm eagerly awaiting for the Mazda CX-9 review

@BEGGARWOOD1 18 дней назад

Why is it that it’s winter in Oz and it looks like Summer and it’s summer in the UK and it’s like winter !🥶

@Low760 22 дня назад

A workmate has one. 300,000km on it. Still going strong.

@brendanh8705 22 дня назад

I would be keen to see a review on an xr5

@MartinJones123 21 день назад

They've already done it... Just search: "Redriven XR5"

@harrisonbrazel440 22 дня назад

Have been the passenger in a veeerrry tuned facelift mps and my fucking god, that thing would wheel spin in 4th at highway speeds 😂

@alistairharris7891 20 дней назад

Buy the manual sp25. Upgrade the suspension and add a sway bar. You will have 90% of the mps fun at 1/2 the price.

@Nimargb 21 день назад

Cool looking pants, can I ask the brand please? Seriously!

@chris_MS3 5 дней назад

I have a gen 1 mps and in my opinion the first gen looks so much better.

@JC_Denton1979 21 день назад

It was MPS in Europe too

@laurence2192 22 дня назад

Can you guys keep the info cards at the start with odometer and price up longer? They go way too quick to read them. Thanks :)

@azzman73 21 день назад

You know you can pause the video aye... 😅

@laurence2192 21 день назад

@@azzman73 oh really I never knew that! The issue is by the time I grab the remote and pause it’s already gone so then I’ve got to rewind.

@PaddyBoy644 20 дней назад

3:24 It ok to be wrong Adam!

@michaelwells6968 21 день назад

Please do a mitsi challenger

@kevinbarry71 22 дня назад

It's a Ford engine with a lot of other Ford components; which pretty much explains the unreliability

@daweigo6851 21 день назад

😅😅😅😅

@MartinJones123 21 день назад

So you're saying that the Mazda Rotary and Mazda Diesels are perfect?

@paulstevens7570 15 дней назад

It’s not a Ford engine

@raymondsetiawan7892 22 дня назад

Please review 2009 Hyundai i30 😊

@eidrag 22 дня назад

アクセラ axela or if going by japanese spelling, should sound like arc sailor

@bluedunn374 22 дня назад

First one I’ve seen without a P plate….Doof Doof Doof…Ptssssss

@ProfessorKahn 20 дней назад

Bros outfit was cleaan

@fineandsmurfy 20 дней назад

I really wanted to buy one of these around 10 years ago, glad I didn't after watching this. The area where I live they are ALL modded in the cheesiest ways.