Mazda 3 BK — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

148 bhp

0–60

9.0 s

Top speed

130 mph

MPG

30 mpg (US)

Used

$900-$4,400

Strengths

Original sharp Mazda 3
MPS variant 256 bhp turbo (separate model page)
Hatch and saloon

Weaknesses

Cabin plastics dated
MPS torque steer
Rust

Notable tech

First-gen Mazda 3 (BK)
Ford C1 platform (Focus Mk2 / Volvo S40 sister)
1.4 / 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.3 petrol
1.6 MZR-CD / 2.0 MZR-CD diesel
MPS hot variant separate

Common issues

MPS clutch failure
Suspension top mounts
Rear arches rust

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across BK's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.6 petrol

BHP105

Torque146 Nm

0–6011.0 s

Top116 mph

MPG (US)32 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT

2.0 petrol

BHP148

Torque184 Nm

0–609.0 s

Top130 mph

MPG (US)30 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT / 4AT

1.6 MZR-CD diesel

BHP109

Torque240 Nm

0–6011.5 s

Top118 mph

MPG (US)45 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT

2.0 MZR-CD diesel

BHP141

Torque330 Nm

0–609.4 s

Top127 mph

MPG (US)43 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT