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Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a great all-round family hatchback
Mazda 3 Takumi long-term test: a great all-round family hatchback
Final report: we say farewell to our trusty photographer’s assistant
13 May 2024
Mazda 3 review
Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are more practical all-rounders
14 Mar 2024
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2024
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2024
We’ve selected our top ten best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to
2 Feb 2024
Car Deal of the Day: stylish Mazda 3 is a great family hatchback for £209 per month
Car Deal of the Day: stylish Mazda 3 is a great family hatchback for £209 per month
The Mazda 3 hatchback looks great, drives superbly and appeals to the wallet for just £209 a month, making it our Car Deal of the Day for 16 January
16 Jan 2024
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh
2 Aug 2023
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the fourth-generation model that has been on sale since 2019
10 Feb 2023
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions
4 Feb 2023
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Most economical family cars
Most economical family cars
Are you after a spacious and economical new car? Here’s a definitive list of the new family cars that deliver the best MPG.
1 Dec 2022
Mazda leasing deals 2022
Mazda leasing deals 2022
The best Mazda leasing deals available right now
14 Sep 2022
Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review
Used Mazda 3 (Mk 3, 2014-2019) review
A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019
3 May 2022
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review
The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine
14 May 2021
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Mazda 3 Skyactiv-X: long-term test review
Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch
5 Jan 2021
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK
250bhp Mazda 3 Turbo variant not coming to the UK
Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen
5 Aug 2020
MINI Clubman vs Mazda 3
MINI Clubman vs Mazda 3
The MINI Clubman offers more space than a hatch, but does it work as a compact family car? We pitched it against the Mazda 3 to find out
12 Nov 2019
New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review
New Mazda 3 Saloon 2019 review
We find out if the new Mazda 3 makes more sense as a saloon
5 Nov 2019
Mazda 3 review
Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 offers sharp handling and lots of kit, making it a serious contender in the hatchback class
13 Aug 2019
New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced
New 2019 Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X pricing announced
The Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X will go on sale in the UK this October, priced from £23,555
18 Jul 2019
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X 2019 review
Can Mazda's clever new SkyActiv-X engine give the Mazda 3 hatch petrol performance with diesel economy?
14 Jul 2019
Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf
Mazda 3 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf
The new Mazda 3 aims to muscle in on the UK’s best-selling family hatchbacks, the VW Golf and Ford Focus. We put it to the test
22 Jun 2019
New Mazda 3 2019 review
New Mazda 3 2019 review
The sleek new Mazda 3 takes the fight to the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but is it as good as it looks on British roads?
17 May 2019
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-D 2019 review
New Mazda 3 SkyActiv-D 2019 review
Can the new Mazda 3 really be a serious rival for the class-leading hatchback favourites; the VW Golf and Ford Focus?
17 May 2019
Mazda 3 Sport Black 2018 review
Mazda 3 Sport Black 2018 review
Limited-edition Mazda 3 Sport Black hatch has plenty of kit and feels well made, but how does it compare to the standard models?
30 Apr 2018
Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition arrives for 2018
Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition arrives for 2018
Mazda re-releases the Sport Black special edition version of its 3 family hatchback
3 Apr 2018
New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review
New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review
Mazda's clever Skyactiv-X tech promises to squeeze more efficiency from the internal combustion engine
21 Feb 2018
Used Mazda 3 (Mk2, 2008-2013) review
Used Mazda 3 (Mk2, 2008-2013) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk2 (2008-2013)
9 May 2017
Mazda 3 vs Renault Megane
Mazda 3 vs Renault Megane
Has a facelift enhanced the appeal of the Mazda 3 family hatch? We find out as we test it against the Renault Megane
2 Jan 2017
Honda Civic vs Mazda 3
Honda Civic vs Mazda 3
The new Honda Civic Sport belies its entry-level status, but is it a better buy than its Mazda 3 rival?
15 Oct 2016
New Mazda 3 2016 facelift review
New Mazda 3 2016 facelift review
The stylish Mazda 3 hatch gets G-Vectoring tech like 6 saloon - we drive the lightly facelifted model in the UK
4 Oct 2016
New 2017 Mazda 3 revealed: prices, specs and on sale date
New 2017 Mazda 3 revealed: prices, specs and on sale date
Mazda reveals its updated Mazda 3 range will go on sale next month priced from £17,595
7 Sep 2016
New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road
New Mazda 3 Sport Black special edition hits the road
Limited-run, petrol-only Mazda 3 Sport Black available to order on April 1st from £20,995
29 Mar 2016
Mazda 3 vs Volkswagen Golf
Mazda 3 vs Volkswagen Golf
As diesel and petrol prices level out, which fuel is the best? We pitch the new 1.5-litre diesel Mazda 3 against VW’s petrol Golf
9 Feb 2016
New Mazda 3 diesel review
New Mazda 3 diesel review
Does smaller, greener diesel boost the stylish Mazda 3 hatchback’s appeal?
22 Jan 2016
BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf & Mazda 3
BMW 1 Series vs VW Golf & Mazda 3
Is the BMW 116d ED the best compact hatch for business and family buyers? We find out as it takes on VW and Mazda
28 May 2015
Long-term test review: Mazda 3
Long-term test review: Mazda 3
Final report: After nearly 32,000 miles, our man’s at one with his trusty steed
16 Feb 2015