One problem related to steering column has been reported for the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2005 MAZDA3.
Ticking / clicking sound coming from steering column / dashboards area. Not necessarily when on rough road, but that seems to magnify it. Service department aware of, and heard noise but could not pinpoint problem. Head of service department referred me to Mazda north America for further assistance. Not corrected as of 1/06.