Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (BL) (2010 - 2011)

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Second generation (BL) of Mazda Mazda3 has been in production since 2010 by 2011.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (BL) is longer than the previous generation by 3.3 inches , is higher by 0.2 inches. The weight of the car has increased by 79 lbs.
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2011 Mazda Mazda3 Engines list
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Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (BL) dimensions and specs
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Body style | Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan, Coupe |
Engine options | L5-VE, 2.5L I-4, 170 HP, 167 lb/ft |
L3-VDT (Turbo), 2.3L I-4, 263 HP, 280 lb/ft | |
2.0L LF-DE, 2.0L I-4, 143 HP, 136 lb/ft | |
Length | 177.4 - 180.9 in |
Width | 69.10 in |
Height | 57.90 in |
Wheelbase | 103.90 in |
Curb weight | 2859 - 3064 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front hip room | 53.70 in |
Rear hip room | 52.20 in |
Front Headroom | 38.1 - 38.9 in |
Rear Headroom | 37.4 - 38 in |
Front shoulder room | 54.90 in |
Rear shoulder room | 54.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 14.5 - 15.9 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 20 - 25/28 - 33 |
Towing capacity | 2095 - 2600 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 8.1 - 8.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 16 - 16.5 sec |
Mazda Mazda3 Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (BL) production period from 2010 to 2011 drivers have reported 676 complaints. The most common problems are STRUCTURE, SEATS, VISIBILITY/WIPER.
Model Year | Complaints |
2011 Mazda3 |
96
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2010 Mazda3 |
580
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
STRUCTURE last month we noticed that the dashboard of the above car is literally melting. we noticed at it had a... |
112
~ 30762 miles |
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that another vehicle crashed into his from the rear.... |
107
~ 58157 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER i stopped at a stop sign and my car started accelerating as if the accelerator was fully depressed. my foot... |
106
~ 49358 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER my mazda3 has and has always had tons of spiders building nests and webs. this occurs across my mirrors(inside and... |
88
~ 39588 miles |
WHEELS tires cupping and wearing quickly on inside of both tires in the same manner. research and discussion with mechanics indicate |
54
~ 52234 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE after parking i was unable to exit the car. the cable connecting the inside door handle to the door latch... |
52
~ 42182 miles |
POWER TRAIN i stopped at a stop sign and my car started accelerating as if the accelerator was fully depressed. my foot... |
39
~ 47292 miles |
STEERING on september 3 2011 i purchased a brand new 2011 mazda 3 from mazda of escondido. on tuesday september 13... |
39
~ 53227 miles |
AIR BAGS when a passenger who is 5'2" and weighs 95 pounds sits on the front passenger seat of my 2011 mazda... |
39
~ 50033 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the battery appears to be dead. after jump start the car works for about 3 days. the vehicle will not... |
36
~ 122738 miles |
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2011 mazda mazda3 equipped with dunlap sb sport 250 225/40/r18 tires. the contact stated that... |
34
~ 41903 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING vehicle headlight failed due to faulty seal allowing moisture to enter the headlight assembly. i brought the headlight into the... |
30
~ 56753 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES sometimes turns on the light of activated airbags and even if the emergency lever is fully raised the carraige moves |
21
~ 62652 miles |
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. while parked the contact noticed the rear driver side tire was low on... |
18
~ 40787 miles |
ENGINE have had a situation occur about a dozen times since i purchased new in july 2010 with 93 miles -... |
16
~ 122885 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while i was driving and approaching a stop sign my braking was normal and the vehicle decelerated until about 10-15... |
15
~ 38491 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL on september 3 2011 i purchased a brand new 2011 mazda 3 from mazda of escondido. on tuesday september 13... |
12
~ 90397 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i stopped at a stop sign and my car started accelerating as if the accelerator was fully depressed. my foot... |
10
~ 11730 miles |
SUSPENSION clunking noise from rear of vehicle when going over bumps or rough road. dealer found that the sway bar link... |
10
~ 19295 miles |
SEAT BELTS 2011 mazda3 i touring 5 speeds 4 doors. *tr... |
9
~ 39011 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY sunroof shattered while traveling down the highway with no obvious cause. speed approx. 60 mph. open road no overpass no... |
7
~ 46136 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN on friday my wife was driving my car (she learned how to drive on a manual and has no problems... |
6
~ 17105 miles |
VALVE > TIRES tire pressure and regulating systems - i own a 2010 mazda 3 automatic (14 542 miles) --also purchased just over... |
5
~ 24892 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i went on a trip and had my tires rotated and no brake work had been done to my car.... |
5
~ 15000 miles |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY in the mazda 3 the tpms sensor is connected to the air valve. the tpms sensors break easily causing the... |
3
~ 29184 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM around 3000 miles manual transmission developed issue of not going into first gear from a stop. dealer investigated and said... |
3
~ 107077 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES mazda 3 2010 front doors locked and would not unlock-not with key and not from inside car- *tr... |
3
~ 10933 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2010 mazda 3 5 speed. upon shifting from 4th gear into neutral to prepare for a stop foot was taken... |
3
~ 11535 miles |
VISIBILITY rear glass explosion on 2010 mazda 3 sedan. morning 16 degrees f. approached my car in the morning and heard... |
3
~ 24271 miles |
SIDEWALL > TIRES 3 miles from home the front tire on our mazda3 came apart in 3 full pieces two side walls and... |
2
~ 18750 miles |
REAR > SUSPENSION clunking noise from rear of vehicle when going over bumps or rough road started at about 500 miles on the... |
2
~ 4392 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS approximately 60 mph the air bag light illuminated on the dash board. there was a passenger seated in the... |
2
~ 1525 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS air bag light on for passenger seat. passenger air bag will not deploy in a crash because of defective wiring... |
1
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TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that when the vehicle was started the traction control... |
1
~ 103000 miles |
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. while driving 4 mph the contact heard a noise inside the vehicle.... |
1
~ 75000 miles |
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the power steering warning... |
1
~ 90000 miles |
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2010 mazda 3. consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires softness of the brake and resurfacing rotors. *smd the consumer... |
1
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BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. the contact stated that the dashboard had a sticky residue or film... |
1
~ 65000 miles |
BEAD > TIRES new car mazda m3 purchased in april 2010. yokohama tires were on the car. car currently has approximately 18 000... |
1
~ 18000 miles |
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT when jacking the vehicle up to change the tire the main rod that supports the jack bent causing the jack |
1
~ 6000 miles |
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am the original owner of this vehicle purchased brand new. in january 2012 the heater when turning on made... |
1
~ 57890 miles |
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN at 5000 miles clutch started to make squeaking sound and vibration when engaging. *tr... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
PARKING BRAKE lifted parking brake lever to engage parking brake and it came up way further than normal without offering the normal... |
1
~ 13500 miles |
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2010 mazda mazda3. while driving approximately 60 mph the contact engaged the clutch and felt... |
1
~ 33000 miles |
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2010 mazda 3. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated upon starting the... |
1
~ 3500 miles |
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heat is always hot. there is no temperature contol on the heater. *tr... |
1
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RIM > WHEELS the tire pressure warning light came out one week after purchasing my new mazda 3 in july 2010. i filled... |
1
~ 100 miles |
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY i was adjusting my rear view mirror on my new 2010 mazda 3 and it came off. when it came |
1
~ 3500 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Mazda Mazda3 and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Mazda Mazda3 to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
- Need to attach and detach your bumper quickly? Quick release fasteners are great for front bumpers, rear bumpers, and hatch lids that need to be frequently removed. They are perfect for people who go to...
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2 PCS Car Rear Bumper Guard Diffuser Spl...
- ✔ Material: Made of premium quality PP material with carbon fiber pattern coating, the product is enough to prevent cracking with gloss powder-coated finish with an easy bolt-on underneath installation, superior craftsmanship and durability.
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
- ? DECORATIVE USE: Closed end hood scoop enhances the JDM body lines to give your vehicle a racing / sports look. The scoop kit can improve the aerodynamics and fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Give...
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Mega Racer Universal JDM Racing Style Gl...
- ? UNIVERSAL FIT: Our Hood Scoop Is Ultra Light Weight And Designed To Be A Universal Fit With Every Car With A Flat Hood Type. Upgrade The Look Of Your Vehicle With No Cutting Or...
Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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EZ Flares XL – The Original Universal ...
- MAXIMUM PROTECTION & TIRE COVERAGE – The universal EZ Flares XL are fast, easy way to give your truck an aggressive, off-road look and stay legal! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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30PCS Fender Flare Clips, Rocker Mouldin...
- Material: You can find from the photo that it is made of very high-quality material, made of black nylon material, push-on, quick-fastening, and won't break or break easily during use.
- Dimensions: Top Head Dimensions: 14...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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4 Pcs Wheel Cleaner Brush Wheel Barrel B...
- Practical Combination Set: you will receive a total of 4 pieces of wheel cleaning brushes, including 3 pieces of rim brushes for cleaning wheels in 3 different sizes, 1 piece of long soft bristle truck...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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Godspeed MSS0680-B MonoSS Coilover Lower...
- Compatible With Mazda Mazdaspeed 3 (BL) 2010 2011 2012 2013
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm || 5 kg/mm; Damping Levels: 16 Rebound Force Levels
- 52mm Mono-Tube Stainless Steel Shock With 16 Levels of Damping...
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maXpeedingrods Coilovers for Mazda 3 BK ...
- 【Fitment】 for Mazda 3 BK 2004-2009; for Mazda 3 BL 2009-2013. (Includes Mazdaspeed 3)
- 【Spring Rate】 Spring rate Front: 10 kg/mm (560 lbs/in) & Rear: 7 kg/mm (392 lbs/in); Spring preload: 7-10 mm. Hi Tensile...
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Coilover Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2010-2013 for Mazda 3. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: 2 piece front( 8kg/1), 2 pieces rear (6kg/1). The Coilover Struts is able to Independently adjust lower mount allows...
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Coilover Suspensions Shock Struts Kits A...
- FITMENT: The Coilover Suspensions Kits fits for 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 for Mazda 3
- SAFETY AND COMFORT: Easy to control, significantly improves stability when bumping or cornering, effectively dampens...
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Rev9 R9-HS2-034 Hyper-Street II Coilover...
- Compatible With Mazda 3 (BL) 2010 2011 2012 2013
- Spring Rate: Front - 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch) | Rear - 5 kg/mm (280 lbs/inch) // Top Mount: Yes, Pillow Ball Camber Plate | No, Reuse...
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ZENITHIKE 4 pcs Height Strut Coilover Su...
- Coilovers Application - Fit for 2004-2013 for Mazda 3, Front: 8kg/mm 448lbs/in, Rear: 4kg/mm 224lbs/in
- Height Adjustable - With a coilover system, you can custom tune your vehicles ride height to whatever setting you wish
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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Ouzorp Claw Marks Headlight Decal, Car S...
- AGGRESSIVE LOOK:Tired of that boring OEM look? "Claw Marks" makes your car look wild. Your car is like a beast! Look no further this is your most suitable choice... Color: Black, Red, Yellow,Blue,Green,Orange,White. Size: 15.75in...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...

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