1994 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 1994 Mazda MX-3 Hatchback is a 106-hp 1.6-liter inline-4 hatchback with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $14,350 MSRP and is rated at 28 mpg combined.
It makes 106 horsepower. 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 | $14,350 ($31,469 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L DOHC 16-valve I4 (B6-D) |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 106 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 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 |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Mazda MX-3 Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda MX-3. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 22, 1997 · SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND WASHINGTON, DC. IN AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF ROAD SALT ARE USED, CORROSIVE PITS CAN DEVELOP ON THE SURFACE OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRING. REPEATED USE CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE COIL SPRING TO BREAK AND A TIRE COULD BE PUNCTURED FROM CONTACT WITH THE BROKEN COIL SPRING.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A GUARD ASSEMBLY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE BROKEN COIL SPRING FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING THE RECALL CAMPAIGN, MAZDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS FOR THE LIFT OF THE VEHICLE. IF OWNERS HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THESE FRONT COIL SPRINGS, DUE TO ROAD SALT DAMAGE, MAZDA WILL REIMBURSE THESE OWNERS FOR REASONABLE EXPENSES.
NHTSA campaign 97V116000
19 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda MX-3
Owner Complaints
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Mazda MX-3 (7 mention a crash, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Suspension | 9 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 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 1994 MAZDA MX-3. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.