Mazda 3 BL — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

148 bhp

0–60

9.0 s

Top speed

130 mph

MPG

33 mpg (US)

Used

$1,900-$7,000

Strengths

Sharper than BK
Smiley grille divides opinion
MPS continued

Weaknesses

Smiley face polarising
Cabin still cheap-ish
Diesel injectors PSA-shared

Notable tech

Second-gen Mazda 3 (BL)
Ford C1 platform carryover
1.6 / 2.0 petrol
1.6 / 2.2 MZR-CD diesel
MPS variant continued (256 bhp)
i-stop tech debut

Common issues

1.6 diesel injectors
Clutch master cylinder
Front lower arms

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across BL'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)33 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT

2.0 petrol

BHP148

Torque187 Nm

0–609.0 s

Top130 mph

MPG (US)33 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT / 5AT

1.6 MZR-CD diesel

BHP109

Torque240 Nm

0–6011.5 s

Top116 mph

MPG (US)48 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT

2.2 MZR-CD diesel

BHP148

Torque360 Nm

0–608.9 s

Top130 mph

MPG (US)45 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT