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2023 Mazda 3

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 3.

The 2023 Mazda 3 recorded zero recalls and twelve owner complaints, with the Power Train as the most common issue, marking this model year as a notably trouble-free entry in the model's reliability history.

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Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 1WPY14302. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter1WPY14302 alt 1WPE14302
Engine air filterPAH9133A0A alt PAJ8133A0A
Fuel filterPX4J13ZE0 alt PXLR13ZE0
Spark plugP5SP18110 alt PY8V18110
Battery0000800035WB alt PAF318520A9U
Front wiper bladesBDTT67330 alt BDTS67330
Serpentine beltP30115908 alt P54G15908
ThermostatP50215171 alt PYFD1516ZA
Cabin air filterBDGF61J6X

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.8 in
Overall width70.5 in
Overall height61.4 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3655 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)40/60

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Service checks

Engine Oil Pressure34-75 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure57-94 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.012 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.009-0.012 in
Intake Valve Lash0.009-0.011 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.011-0.012 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 75,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Clutch Master Cylinder (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 75,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 180,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2023 Mazda 3 lead in one area — the power train, 3 of 12 reports (25%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 3 of the reports describe a crash and 2 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
318
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
12
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train3
Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes1
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Unknown Or Other,Engine1
Tires1
Air Bags,Unknown Or Other1
Electrical System,Structure,Engine1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 318 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SA-042-262026-06-30Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SAs listed below. The changes are…
SA-041-262026-06-18Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are noted in…
SA-027-26a2026-06-16Electrical SystemThis SA supersedes the previously issued bulletin(s) listed below. The changes are noted…
SA-040-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA(s) listed below. The changes are…
SA-039-262026-06-15Electrical SystemThis Service Alert supersedes the previously issued SA listed below. The changes are…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 3 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.