About the Mazda 3
The 2005 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,690 for the NEO variant and topping out at $33,980 for the Sp23 Leather Pack.
There are 8 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2005.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (104kW/181Nm) and 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2005 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2005 Mazda 3 Price
Neo
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,690 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,690 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,690 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $20,690 |
Neo Power Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,550 |
Neo Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,410 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $22,410 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,410 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,410 |
Neo Power & Safety Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,080 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $23,080 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,080 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,080 |
Maxx
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,800 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $24,800 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,800 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,800 |
Maxx Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,455 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $25,455 |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,455 |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,455 |
SP23
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,120 |
| 2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,120 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,120 |
| 2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $29,120 |
SP23 Leather Pack
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.3L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,980 |
| 2.3L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | $31,980 |
| 2.3L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,980 |
| 2.3L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,980 |
All Mazda 3 Pricing
2005 Mazda 3 Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Mazda 3
2005 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3
The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Maxx with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the SP23 Leather Pack with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.3L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mazda 3 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mazda 3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.6 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 8.9 L/100km |
2005 Mazda 3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda 3?
The Mazda 3 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Mazda 3 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo that starts from $20,690.
The most expensive Mazda 3 is the SP23 Leather Pack that starts from $33,980.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo, Neo Power Pack, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Power & Safety Pack, Maxx, Maxx Sport, SP23 and SP23 Leather Pack.
The largest Mazda 3 is the SP23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4540mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda 3 is the SP23 which has 115kW of power from its 2.3L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda 3 is the SP23 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda 3 uses unleaded.