Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (BL) - Facelift (2012 - 2013)

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Second generation (BL) - Facelift of Mazda Mazda3 has been in production since 2012 by 2013.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. Second generation (BL) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.2 inches . The weight of the car has increased by 7 lbs.
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Mazda Mazda3 Second generation (BL) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Second generation (BL) - Facelift | |
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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 | 2866 - 3048 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 - 28/28 - 40 |
Towing capacity | 2095 - 2600 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.9 - 8.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.1 - 16.6 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) - Facelift production period from 2012 to 2013 drivers have reported 258 complaints. The most common problems are EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN.
Model Year | Complaints |
2013 Mazda3 |
90
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2012 Mazda3 |
168
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i started driving and put on my headlights. everytime i put on the brakes the headlights dim as the |
49
~ 52331 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i drove the car on friday 4/26/13 for about 120 miles. on 4/29/13 i found the battery died. this was... |
44
~ 72947 miles |
POWER TRAIN my new 2013 mazda3 with only 3660 miles failed on a busy highway. first the engine made a loud noise... |
43
~ 28291 miles |
ENGINE my new 2013 mazda3 with only 3660 miles failed on a busy highway. first the engine made a loud noise... |
38
~ 26855 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL on friday 11/22/13 4pm i went to get my oil changed and car serviced. it was the end of the... |
22
~ 17919 miles |
STEERING while practicing parallel parking electric power steering motor became hot power steering mil was on and no assist to steer. |
21
~ 53346 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL when braking the headlights pulse. when braking the car rides bumpy. the stability control light will come on at random... |
18
~ 28031 miles |
AIR BAGS my wife and i bought a brand new mazda 3 i-touring edition in 2013. on approximately 10/10/2014 she picked up... |
18
~ 40083 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES driving down the street at 15 mph the car in front of myself had slowed down and stopped at a... |
17
~ 42929 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER on april 27 2016 i noticed a gap between the screen or my information display and the upper portion of... |
16
~ 26615 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM car's electrical system will cut out without warning. this has happened on the interstate. the radio shuts down the ability... |
14
~ 54463 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE a few months ago i bumped a pickup truck - at perhaps 2 or 3 mph. air bags didn't deploy... |
14
~ 17830 miles |
SEATS tl- the contact owns a 2013 mazda 3. the contact had noticed extensive spider webs within the interior of the... |
14
~ 62994 miles |
WHEELS brake calipers and pistons were defected and wouldn't release after you released the brake. the wheels had to be moving... |
13
~ 34223 miles |
SUSPENSION clicking nosie in the rear end of car.... |
9
~ 36611 miles |
STRUCTURE 2013 mazda3 hazard involving the design of the window and door which the posts are wider in this car and |
5
~ 5410 miles |
SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2013 mazda mazda 3. the contact stated that while sitting at a traffic stop another... |
5
~ 47000 miles |
TIRES premature tire cupping of rear tires. all tires rotated according to mazda maintenance schedule. result in tire road noise uneven |
4
~ 30175 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER noticed flickering of headlights during night driving while braking. this headlight flicker was repeatable while night driving and braking at |
4
~ 35141 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY while traveling approximately 35 - 40 mph (accelerating) on a long winding wooded rural interstate onramp no other vehicle traffic... |
3
~ 25067 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when the car decelerates (braking or down-shifting) the headlights flash. when i take the car back to mazda service they... |
3
~ 6200 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda mazda3. the contact stated that the fuel system was defective and that there... |
3
~ 7333 miles |
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i was driving on the freeway when suddenly the traction control indicator lit up on my dashboard. when i exited... |
2
~ 12578 miles |
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 3. the contact stated that the vehicle leaked fuel. the vehicle was taken... |
1
~ 142000 miles |
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 3. while driving 55 mph the clutch failed on the highway. the contact... |
1
~ 10000 miles |
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda 3. the contact stated that the instrument panel was popping out of the... |
1
~ 62000 miles |
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE we received a notice that our vehicle had a safety recall for lift gate stay dampers in october 2016. at... |
1
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TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE > TIRES ran car into side fencing put up for construction in regards to dodging debris on i295 from construction work. my... |
1
~ 50700 miles |
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2013 mazda 3. consumer writes in regards to headlight condensation. *ld the consumer stated the headlights were repaired but the |
1
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EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY dashboard pops out in 85 degree weather... |
1
~ 29387 miles |
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl * the contact owns a 2013 mazda 3. the contact stated that the vehicle's headlight assembly was completely melted.... |
1
~ 15000 miles |
VISIBILITY overnight the moonroof glass broke along the forward leading edge parallel to the metal brace that is in contact with... |
1
~ 21140 miles |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN approximately two or three times a week when downshifting out of a right or left hand curve or turn my... |
1
~ 100 miles |
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the drivers door would not open from the inside. broken inner drivers door cable. *tr... |
1
~ 4164 miles |
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2012 mazda mazda3. while the vehicle was parked the air bag light illuminated on the... |
1
~ 10 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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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Spoiler + Si...
- ?1 set of Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler Guard Body Kits (3pcs) + Side Skirt Splitter (2pcs) + Rear Bumper Lip Wrap Splitter Canard (2pcs)
- ?Material: Premium quality ABS
- ?Stereoscopic design, fluid curve surface
- ?No...
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GOOACC 5PCS Auto Trim Removal Tool Kit N...
- SAVE TIME, FRUSTRATION AND MONEY -There are 5 pcs different kinds of trim tools, including 4 pcs car door panel removal tool and 1 fastener remover to facilitate your needs when repairing.
- PREMIUM GRADE NYLON...
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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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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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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...
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BDK (4-Pack) Premium 16" Wheel Rim Cover...
- Please Ensure to Check your Tire/Wheel Size Before Purchase! Designed for (P16) 16” Stock Steel Wheels and will not fit over alloy wheels
- Designed from OEM Replica Style Wheels– For Replacement with Fast & Easy...
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 Struts Spring Shocks Adjustable...
- APPLICABILITY: the coilover suspension struts fit for 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 for Mazda 3. Professional installation recommended.
- ADJUSTABLE PERforMANCE: Front: 8kg/mm 448lbs/in, Rear: 4kg/mm 224lbs/in. The Coilover Struts is...
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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...
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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