We compare the Mazda 3 and CX-3 models with their respective segment competitors to find out if they are expensive to repair.
Mazda has over the years acquired a reputation for manufacturing reliable vehicles, however, something can happen at any time that will require an owner to complete repairs. Whether it be a mechanical failure or a collision, repairs could become expensive very quickly, but how do the costs of repairing a Mazda compare with vehicles in the same segment?
In this article, we will be comparing the Mazda 3 and CX-3 models with some of their closest segment competitors to find out how expensive the Japanese brand is when it comes to parts required for repairs.
Mazda 3
The Mazda 3 is offered in hatchback configuration only, however, customers have a choice between six derivatives. For this segment, we will be focussing on the Mazda 3 hatch 1.5 in Dynamic guise and will be comparing it to the Toyota Corolla hatch 1.2T in XS guise, which is similarly priced and sized. The components listed in the article are common items needing replacing after an accident but exclude any mechanical parts or labour costs.
For the comparison, we will be drawing on information sourced from the 2020 AA Kinsey Report that is available here.
| Mazda 3 hatch 1.5 Dynamic | Toyota Corolla hatch 1.2T XS | |
| Bonnet | R 8,882.19 | R 7,142.05 |
| Front bumper skin | R 7,401.81 | R 3,217.48 |
| Grille | R 4,499.64 | R 3,349.73 |
| Front fender left | R 2,663.81 | R 3,396.67 |
| Wheel rim | R 3,769.45 | R 7,493.79 |
| Headlight assembly left | R 17,716.27 | R 17,382.14 |
| Windscreen front | R 11,794.81 | R 6,781.53 |
| Aircon condenser | R 8,206.81 | R 7,701.37 |
| Radiator | R 8,660.54 | R 7,582.97 |
| Door front right | R 9,622.36 | R 7,799.71 |
| Door rear right | R 5,977.91 | R 6,603.56 |
| Front window glass right | R 2,469.36 | R 2,239.30 |
| Rear bumper skin | R 3,261.81 | R 4,050.73 |
| Rear fender left | R 14,036.26 | R 9,018.12 |
| Bootlid | R 7,608.81 | R 12,954.80 |
| Taillight assembly left | R 6,360.55 | R 4,830.69 |
| Rear windscreen | R 5,597.37 | R 4,310.73 |
*The prices listed in this table were correct at the time of the report, however, can change at any time and without notice.
Mazda CX-3
The Mazda CX-3 crossover is also offered in six derivatives, however, unlike the Mazda 3, only come with one engine option. Competing against the Mazda CX-3 2.0 Dynamic as it is similarly priced and sized is the Honda HR-V 1.5 in Comfort guise. The components listed in the article are common items needing replacing after an accident but exclude any mechanical parts or labour costs.
For the comparison, we will be again drawing on information sourced from the 2020 AA Kinsey Report that is available here.
| Mazda CX-3 2.0 Dynamic | Honda HR-V 1.5 Comfort | |
| Bonnet | R 8,882.19 | R 7,419.14 |
| Front bumper skin | R 8,010.16 | R 6,997.77 |
| Grille | R 4,499.64 | R 14,063.70 |
| Front fender left | R 2,663.81 | R 3,627.16 |
| Wheel rim | R 7,765.64 | R 9,189.94 |
| Headlight assembly left | R 22,847.36 | R 16,158.49 |
| Windscreen front | R 21,542.64 | R 8,791.60 |
| Aircon condenser | R 8,206.81 | R 14,139.58 |
| Radiator | R 8,660.56 | R 6,069.69 |
| Door front right | R 9,622.36 | R 6,745.00 |
| Door rear right | R 5,977.91 | R 6,761.26 |
| Front window glass right | R 2,469.36 | R 764.58 |
| Rear bumper skin | R 3,261.81 | R 1,598.11 |
| Rear fender left | R 14,036.27 | R 17,799.11 |
| Bootlid | R 7,608.81 | R 7,824.86 |
| Taillight assembly left | R 8,192.19 | R 6,729.89 |
| Rear windscreen | R 4,867.27 | R 7,052.82 |
*The prices listed in this table were correct at the time of the report, however, can change at any time and without notice.
Verdict
As can be seen in the comparisons, in one area the Mazda products are more expensive than their counterparts, but in other areas, they are more affordable. The result is that they are very competitively priced in terms of repairs needed should the vehicle be in an accident. As such, from this comparison, we can conclude that the repair costs on Mazda products are relative to their segments.
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