1992 Mazda MX-3 Hatchback
All photo credits
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-3 ABS 1.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 at the Mazda-Museum Augsburg by Tobias ToMar Maier, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 arriving Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda MX-3 in Germany by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Mazda MX-3 ABS 1.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1992 Mazda MX-3 Hatchback is an 88-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $11,350 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 88 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 98 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 32 mpg highway (28 mpg combined).
The MX-3 measures 165.7 inches long on a 96.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,332 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $11,350 ($26,292 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L SOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-ME) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 88 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 98 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 32 MPG |
| Combined | 28 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular |
| Tank Capacity | 13 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in |
| Height | 51.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,332 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 33.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 31.1 in |
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Rivals to the 1992 Mazda MX-3 Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MX-3.
47 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MX-3
Owner Complaints
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Mazda MX-3 (1 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Seat Belts | 31 |
| Suspension | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1992 MAZDA MX-3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.