You can find these cars at reasonable prices! It's a hidden reliable gem. In this video a former Master Mechanic and Engineer tells you the best years to but the Mazda 3 (1st gen) I'll tell you the best years and which engine to select to meet your needs.


My video showing how to screen a used car’s previous owner:

   • Master Mechanic shares 3 NEW secrets ...  



Mazda 3 repair videos and links:


Burns Auto Mart website:
https://burnsautomart.com/



Colton Richter
YouTube page about Mazda 3 modifications
   • Building The Ultimate MAZDA 3 in 9 Mi...  




Repair Video References:


Cabin air filter

Cabin air filter - there’s actually 2 of them - one on top of the other - it’s alittle tricky to get them in but Colton Richter shows a little trick to make this easier

   • How To Change Mazda 3's CABIN AIR FIL...  

MechDjango

   • 2003-2008 Mazda 3 Cabin air filter ch...  

Colton Richter - says 2004 and 2005 many didn’t come with cabin air filters - there’s a blank piece of plastic in that area- but you can install one anyway

   • How To Change Mazda 3's CABIN AIR FIL...  




Fuel pump

The Parts Factory

How to replace the pump the correct way by dropping the tank

   • How to Replace Mazda 3 Fuel Pump Comp...  

WangYu Autocare -2005 this fuel access hole has been cut before he got to it.
If you cut it - dirt, noise, and insects can now get in under your seat

   • Fuel Pump Installation Mazda 3  




Water pump

Mega safety first good video - at 5:23 he used a silicon gasket maker on the water pump o ring - I would just use a puff of silicon spray to help ease installation

   • Water pump replacement on a Mazda 3  




Electronic power steering pump

Jesse El Mecanico

   • 2004 Mazda 3 Electric Power Steering ...  

   • 2004 Mazda 3 Electric Power Steering ...