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    2008 Mazda 3

    Used from

    $20,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    4 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6 - 10 L / 100km

    About the Mazda 3

    The 2008 Mazda 3 is a small car offered in both 4D sedan and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $20,990 for the NEO Sport variant and topping out at $43,690 for the MPS Sports Pack.

    There are 15 variants of the Mazda 3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2006.

    Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (108kW/182Nm), 2.3L multi-point injection (115kW/203Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (105kW/360Nm) and 2.3L turbo petrol direct injection (190kW/380Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Mazda 3 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    74.82 - 137.13 kW/t
    54.52 kW/t
    149.14 kW/t
    Boot Space
    290 - 413 litres
    275 litres
    520 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    10.31 L/100km
    10.31 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $20,990 - $43,690
    $18,990
    $64,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 - 4 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    22 years
    5 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2008 Mazda 3 Price

    MPS

    MPS Sports Pack

    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Mazda 3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mazda 3

    Neo Sport

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 994
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 951
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1065
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 922
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1394
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1371
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electric
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Neo

    Adds to Neo Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    Removes from Neo Sport:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1

    Neo Power Pack

    Adds to Neo:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    Removes from Neo:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable

    Neo Safety Pack

    Adds to Neo Power Pack:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Removes from Neo Power Pack:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1

    Neo Power & Safety Pack

    Adds to Neo Safety Pack:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    Removes from Neo Safety Pack:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Internally Adjustable

    Maxx

    Adds to Neo Power & Safety Pack:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Multi-function
    Removes from Neo Power & Safety Pack:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4

    Maxx Sport

    Same inclusions as the Maxx

    Maxx DSC

    Adds to Maxx Sport:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Maxx Sport DSC

    Same inclusions as the Maxx DSC

    Base

    Same inclusions as the Maxx Sport DSC

    SP23

    Adds to Base:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    SP23 DSC

    Adds to SP23:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    Removes from SP23:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black

    SP23 Luxury Pack

    Adds to SP23 DSC:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from SP23 DSC:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    MPS

    Adds to SP23 Luxury Pack:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from SP23 Luxury Pack:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.1
      • Headroom Front: 994
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Rear: 951
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1065
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 36.3
      • Leg Room Rear: 922
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1394
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 54
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1371
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Carbon Fibre Look
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7

    MPS Sports Pack

    Adds to MPS:
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
    Removes from MPS:
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    See all 2008 Mazda 3 Specs

    2008 Mazda 3 Dimensions

    1465mm
    1755mm
    4475mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Mazda 3 Dimensions

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    2008 Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda 3

    The most fuel efficient Mazda 3 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mazda 3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the MPS Sports Pack with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 10L of premium 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.

    See all Mazda 3 Fuel Economy

    2008 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.

    Next Steps

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    Mazda 3 FAQs

    The cheapest Mazda 3 is the Neo Sport that starts from $20,990.

    The most expensive Mazda 3 is the MPS Sports Pack that starts from $43,690.

    The best towing capacity of a Mazda 3 is 900 kg offered by the following variants: Neo Sport, Neo, Neo Power Pack, Neo Safety Pack, Neo Power & Safety Pack, Maxx Sport, Maxx, Maxx Sport DSC, Maxx DSC, Base, SP23, SP23 DSC, SP23 Luxury Pack, MPS and MPS Sports Pack.

    The largest Mazda 3 is the SP23 which measures 1755mm wide, 4500mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Mazda 3 is the MPS which has 190kW of power from its 2.3L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mazda 3 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mazda 3 is the MPS which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mazda 3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded, unleaded or diesel.