One problem related to tire bulge has been reported for the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Mazda MAZDA3 based on all problems reported for the 2008 MAZDA3.
Tire was on rental car picked up from hertz at cincinnati airport. Noticed ride was rough and noisy. On arriving at destination (lexington, ky, about 70 miles by highway), examined tires. Saw bulge on sidewall on passenger-side front tire. Returned car to hertz at lexington bluegrass airport to be exchanged.