MYRModel Year Report

1993 Mazda MX3

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1993 Mazda MX3
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:24:55.043Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mazda MX3 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1993 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 44 complaints 1992 1993: 52 complaints 1993 1999: 1 complaints 1999
1993: 52 complaints
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YearComplaints
19900
19911
199244
199352
19991

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SEAT BELTS 56%

56% of complaints: seat belts — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing webbing and retractor.

INJURY
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DT: 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL 72803 IN APRIL 2005 CONCERNING THE SEAT BELTS. THE SEAT BELTS WERE REPAIRED IN APRIL 2005. THE SEAT BELTS MALFUNCTIONED AT LEAST 3 TIMES SINCE THEY WERE REPAIRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050802

MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OCCURED IN AN ACCIDENT. OWNER DISCOVERED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM, BUT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

DRIVERS SIDE AUTOMATIC BELT DOES NOT WORK. CAN ONLY USE LAP BELT. HAD DEALERSHIP CORRECT DURING INITIAL RECALL BUT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM THEN. YEARS LATER PROBLEM BEGAN AND MAZDA WILL NOT CORRECT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190529

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and constant velocity joint.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE BATTERY CAUGHT ON FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170803

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 MAZDA MX3. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V674000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160226

VISIBILITY 8%

8% of complaints: visibility — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and sun/moon roof assembly.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19941012 — PE (closed 19941221)

ALTERNATOR FIRES

I 19941130 — EA (closed 19971126)

AUTO RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAIL

R 19970915 — suspension

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MIN

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 TH

Campaign 97V116000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19980303 — RQ (closed 19981116)

FRONT COIL SPRING FRACTURE

R 19980331 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT SEAT AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS. THE RAIL OF THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT CAN WEAR SUFFICIENTLY SUCH THAT THE CABLE WHICH RETRACTS THE BUCKLE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSIVE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY WITH A MODIFIED ONE (WITH ADDITIONAL DUST LIP) IN VEHICLES WHICH HAVE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM. IN VEHICLES IN WHICH THE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT F

Campaign 97V211000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20151217 — electrical system

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 1989-1998 MPV, 1990-1995 323, 1990-1998 Protege, 1992-1993 MX-3, 1993-1995 929, 1993-1997 MX-6, and 1993-1998 626 vehicles.

Remedy: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Mazda Customer Experience Center at 1-800-222-5500, option#6.

Campaign 15V674000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Mazda MX3 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 97V116000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 97V211000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V674000 (electrical system) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1993 Mazda MX3 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Mazda MX3?

The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Mazda MX3 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.