Table 1 shows eight common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Mazda MAZDA3. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc pads (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (eight problems).
I own a 2004 Mazda 3-manual (5 speed). It only has 40,000 miles on it and each year I get it inspected. Every year large amounts of brake dust accumulates on the rear wheels from the rear brakes. As a result the brake pads on the rear are completely worn while the front brakes seem to be untouched. Read details...
12,000 miles rear brakes completely worn. Passenger side rotor deeply grooved. Have more than 3/4 pad left. Read details...
2004 Mazda 3, brought brand new from dealer. Had rear brake problems, was fixed due to bad equipment/metal used for rotors or that was what I was told. Warranty covered. Now I am at just under 50,000 miles and my clutch needs replaced, cause they said I burned it up. Not covered by warranty. Read details...