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Two Strikes Against
The two strikes against the 2009 Mazda3 are its crash tests and its gas mileage. With the crash tests, the problem isn't the results, it's the lack thereof. The Insurance Institute for Highway Saf ...

Warning/Indicator Lights
Warning/Indicator lights will appear in any of the highlighted areas Brake System Warning Light This warning has the following functions: Parking brake warning The light illuminates when t ...

Interior
Up to five people can fit inside the Mazda3. The steering column tilts and telescopes, and the instruments sit in a trio of round, recessed nacelles. A ratchet-type mechanism permits seat adjustme ...