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Mazda MX3Model year report

1995 Mazda MX3 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
130,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
25 mpgcombined, 1.6L 4-cyl FWD · 22 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Mazda MX3 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mazda MX3. The part named most often is air bags, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and brakes (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 130,000 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the coil springs and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “At stop light, proceeded forward, truck making right turn, applied brakes, vehicle slid into truck, passenger's side air bag deployed, but driver's side did not; truck left scene of accident.”

NHTSA complaint #806329, filed 1996-12

Suspension: “The contact owns a 1995 Mazda mx-3. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. He removed the passenger side front tire and noticed that the coil spring had failed. His VIN is not included in recall # 97v116000 (suspension:front:springs:coil springs). The contact feels that it should be included because he is experiencing the same failure as noted in the recall. The current mileage is 145,222 and failure mileage was 130,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10194745, filed 2007-06, 130,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–100100%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (1 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 130,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

199519966199719982007
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1995 Mazda MX3 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MX-3 FWD1.6L 4-cyl5-speed manual253428$2,400
MX-3 FWD1.6L 4-cyl4-speed automatic223125$2,700
MX-3 FWD1.9L 6-cyl5-speed manual202622$3,050
MX-3 FWD1.9L 6-cyl4-speed automatic182520$3,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 1995 Mazda MX3 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Mazda MX3

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
199510130,0001—25—Not enough data
19941995,9001—25—Stable
199354133,2163—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199245120,0003—25Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Mazda MX3 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Mazda MX3 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1995 Mazda MX3 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1995 Mazda MX3 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.

Has the 1995 Mazda MX3 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Mazda MX3 get?

The EPA rates the 1995 Mazda MX3 (MX-3, 1.6L 4-cyl) at 25 mpg combined, 22 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,700 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Mazda MX3 reported?

Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 130,000 miles and the middle half falls between 130,000 and 130,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.